Describing Actions
Silly: foolish or stupid or ridiculous, the opposite of serious.
He is being silly, so we should just ignore him.
That's a silly idea, so I don't think she means what she's saying.
That kind of silly behavior is an acceptable in our office.
He expects people to laugh when he's being silly, but I don't think it's funny.
Amazing: to be incredible or so good as to be hard to believe； the opposite of ordinary.
That company's new products are truly amazing.
She gave an amazing performance, especially after all the difficulties she had to overcome.
He was in a terrible accident, so it's amazing that he is still alive.
It’s amazing what people can accomplish if they are determined.
Crucial: to be of extreme importance or an essential part; the opposite of optional.
It's crucial that we get them to sign the contract by the end of the week.
Getting that data is crucial for our success.
It's crucial that airplane pilots get enough sleep before they fly.
Impressive: to stand out and be unforgettable in a good way.
His presentation was so impressive that we decided to hire him right away.
They have an impressive website, but the quality of their products is pathetic.
He made an impressive entrance, but when he left the meeting he looked tired and defeated.
Realistic: to be possible and attainable.
That deadline isn't realistic, so we need to ask for more time.
He isn't being realistic when he expects to charge such high prices for his products.
Exercises:
1. Their company failed because their sales projections were unrealistic and their expenses were way too high.
2. Which of these words is an synonym for silly? (foolish)
3. To be incredible or so good as to be hard to believeT —— amazing.
Amazing the opposite of ordinary
4. To be of extreme importance or an essential part —— crucial.
Crucial the opposite of optional
5. To stand out and be unforgettable in a good way —— impressive.
6. He is being silly, so we should just ignore him.
7. It's crucial that we get them to sign the contract by the end of the week.
8. His presentation was so impressive that we decided to hire him right away.
That’s a silly idea so I don’t think she means what she saying.
Repeat & Read Sentences:
1. He is being silly, so we should just ignore him.
2. Getting that data is crucial for our success.
3. This is no time for silly behavior, so I'm asking everyone to work harder and take things seriously.
4. That company's new products are truly amazing.
5. It's crucial that we get them to sign the contract by the end of the week.
6.He was in a terrible accident so it’s amazing that he is still alive.
7.The words silly foolish and stupid are synonyms, which means they have similar means.
