QB 24 September 20

Vocabulary: to witness means a. to see

b. to joke

c. to come together

Idiom: We are thick as thieves. means a. We are not very intelligent.

b. We are criminals. c. We are very good friends.

Grammar: Which is correct? a. Masks are wear by many people in public places.

b. Masks are worn by many people in public places.

c. Masks are weared by many people in public places.

Vocabulary: to witness

means a. to see (an event take place) - used often when speaking about crimes and accidents

noun - a witness = a person who sees an event take place

A witness gives testimony in court.

He gave an eyewitness (eye-witness) account of the robbery.

Examples

• The man witnessed a car accident while he was walking along the street.

• I didn't witness the crash, but I heard it.

• Did you witness the incident?

Idiom: We are (as) thick as thieves.

means c. We are very good friends.

Examples

• Nicky and I are thick as thieves. We tell each other all our secrets.

• Those three are as thick as thieves. They are always together.

Grammar: Which is correct? b. Masks are worn by many people in public places. - the passive voice - "to be" conjugated in the correct form + past participle

Examples

• Aesop's Fables are read all over the world.

• The next president will be elected in November.

• Witness statements have been requested by the police.