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Practice #3
Meaning

Read each sentence and answer the questions below:

Yes       No        Probably        Probably Not       I can't tell

1. We're experiencing a tornado.

a. Is there a tornado right now?
b. Did the tornado start a few days ago?
c. Is the tornado in the same place as the speaker?

2. The wind is much calmer now.

a. Is the wind blowing hard now?
b. Is the wind stronger now than before?
c. Is the storm beginning to stop?

3. The storm is stopping.

a. Is the storm getting stronger?
b. Is the wind blowing less?
c. Is the family safe?

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