Consider the bold words in the text: it (l. 16); where (l. 19); themselves (l. 21); which (l. 21). Choose the alternative that states what the words refer to, in the order they are mentioned in the text.
Decide whether the statements about the following sentence are true or false:
“Since the word entered the American lexicon, it has become a full-blown, Instagram-worthy lifestyle filled with warm blankets and glowing candles.” (l. 02-04).
( ) Warm blankets and glowing candles are representations of Instagram lifestyle.
( ) The word ‘lifestyle’ is a compound noun.
( ) The underlined phrase is an example of the present perfect verb tense.
( ) The word ‘since’ is used to describe the duration of an action, rather than the moment when the action begins.
Choose the alternative with the correct answers, in order.
Nouns as ‘food’ (l. 06) may be countable or uncountable, depending on the context. The following nouns usually follow the same rule, EXCEPT:
Consider the suggested changes to the sentence “But why are people so obsessed with it?” (l. 10-11).
- But why are people so obsessed about it?
- But why are people obsessed by it?
- But why people obsess over it?
Which ones are correct?
Choose the sentence with the same use of the –ing structure as in “it means socializing with loved ones” (l. 05).
