Elementary 1 - States of Being

Here you will learn some English words about states of being, such as "great", "active", and "incomplete", prepared for elementary level students.

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Elementary 1
serious [adjective]

(of a person) quiet, thoughtful, and showing little emotion in one's manner or appearance

Ex: She maintained a serious expression throughout the meeting .
strange [adjective]

having unusual, unexpected, or confusing qualities

Ex: It 's strange that he did n't call , he 's usually so punctual .
great [adjective]

worthy of being approved or admired

Ex: She 's a great friend , always there when you need her .
quiet [adjective]

(of a person) not talking too much

Ex: I am usually quiet but my mind is full of ideas .
active [adjective]

(of a person) doing many things with a lot of energy

Ex: She 's active in the art community , regularly attending exhibitions and workshops .
unimportant [adjective]

having no value or significance

Ex: Losing a game is unimportant as long as you learn from it .
incomplete [adjective]

not having all the necessary parts

Ex: The building seems incomplete as the windows are still missing .
available [adjective]

ready for being used or acquired

Ex: The hotel offers a range of available room options to suit different budgets .
surprising [adjective]

causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

Ex: It 's surprising how quickly the time has passed .
broken [adjective]

(of a thing) physically divided into pieces, because of being damaged, dropped, etc.

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usual [adjective]

conforming to what is generally anticipated or considered typical

Ex: They followed the usual protocol during the meeting .
wet [adjective]

covered with or full of water or another liquid

Ex: She wiped her wet hair with a towel after swimming .
dry [adjective]

lacking moisture or liquid

Ex: The towel felt dry to the touch after being hung out in the sun .