CAMBRIDGE EMPOWER A2 • UNIT 11

Entertainment, Media & People

Film genres, music concerts, personality adjectives, Adverbs of Manner & Defining Relative Clauses

Unit 11 Vocabulary Matrix • جدول المفردات اللغوية

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#	Word / Expression	Part of Speech	Meaning in Context	الترجمة العربية	Natural Example Sentence
1	actor	noun	a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in films, or on television	مُمَثِّل	“The lead actor delivered a powerful and emotionally touching performance.”
2	actress	noun	a female actor in theatre, film, or television	مُمَثِّلة	“The young Saudi actress won Best Emerging Talent at the film festival.”
3	film director	noun phrase	a person who directs the making of a film by supervising the actors and crew	مُخْرِج سِينَمائِي	“The visionary film director spent two years shooting the desert epic in AlUla.”
4	documentary	noun	a movie or television program providing a factual record or report	فِيلْم وَثائِقِي	“We watched an inspiring documentary about the Arabian leopard conservation program.”
5	action film	noun phrase	a film genre in which the protagonist is thrust into a series of events with fast-paced violence and stunts	فِيلْم حَرَكة (أكْشِن)	“The action film featured exhilarating car chases through neon-lit streets.”
6	comedy	noun	a movie, play, or broadcast program intended to make an audience laugh	فِيلْم كُومِيدِي / كُومِيديا	“The new family comedy had the entire cinema audience laughing out loud.”
7	science fiction	noun phrase	fiction based on imagined future scientific or technological advances and major social changes (sci-fi)	خَيال عِلْمِي	“I enjoy science fiction films depicting space exploration and futuristic robotics.”
8	animated film	noun phrase	a film made by photographing a series of drawings or computer graphics	فِيلْم رُسُوم مُتَحَرِّكة (أنِمِيشَن)	“The Arabic animated film was praised for its gorgeous visual artistry.”
9	horror film	noun phrase	a film genre that seeks to elicit fear or disgust in its audience for entertainment	فِيلْم رُعْب	“She refuses to watch horror films late at night because they give her nightmares.”
10	romantic comedy	noun phrase	a light-hearted, humorous movie centered on romantic ideals (rom-com)	كُومِيديا رُومانْسِيّة	“The romantic comedy was a huge box-office hit during the holiday season.”
11	stunt double	noun phrase	a trained professional who stands in for an actor to perform dangerous physical stunts	بَدِيل المَشاهِد الخَطِرة (دُوبْلِير)	“The stunt double performed the motorcycle jump across the river canyon.”
12	scene	noun	a sequence of continuous action in a play, movie, or book	مَشْهَد (فِي فِيلْم أو مَسْرَحِيّة)	“The final emotional scene brought tears to many viewers’ eyes.”
13	plot	noun	the main events of a play, novel, or movie, devised and presented by the writer	حَبْكة دِرامِيّة / قِصّة الفِيلْم	“The mystery film has an intricate plot full of unexpected twists and turns.”
14	soundtrack	noun	the music recorded for a movie, video game, or television show	المُوسِيقى التَّصْوِيرِيّة	“The orchestral soundtrack composed for the historical epic was mesmerizing.”
15	review	noun / verb	a critical appraisal of a book, play, movie, or exhibition published in a periodical	مُراجَعة نَقْدِيّة / تَقْيِيم	“The film received glowing five-star reviews from international film critics.”
16	audience	noun	the assembled spectators or listeners at a public event such as a play or concert	جُمْهُور المُشاهِدِين / الحُضُور	“The enthusiastic audience gave the young musicians a standing ovation.”
17	cinema screen	noun phrase	the large white surface on which movies are projected in a movie theatre	شاشَة العَرْض السِينَمائِي	“Watching the film on a giant IMAX cinema screen was breathtaking.”
18	special effects	noun phrase (plural)	illusions or visual tricks used in the film, television, or entertainment industries	المُؤَثِّرات البَصَرِيّة الخاصّة (CGI)	“The visual special effects in the sci-fi adventure won an Academy Award.”
19	trailer	noun	a short commercial preview of a movie that will be released in the future	إِعْلان تَرْوِيجِي لِفِيلْم (تِرِيلَر)	“The viral official trailer reached ten million online views in just twenty-four hours.”
20	character	noun	a person in a novel, play, or movie	شَخْصِيّة خَيالِيّة (فِي قِصّة)	“The animated film features charming, lovable animal characters.”
21	performance	noun	an act of staging or presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment	أَداء تَمْثِيلِي / عَرْض	“Her expressive performance as the caring mother touched everyone deeply.”
22	award	noun / verb	a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement	جائِزة تَقْدِيرِيّة	“The historical drama swept six major awards at the Red Sea Film Festival.”
23	role	noun	an actor’s part in a play, movie, or TV series	دَوْر تَمْثِيلِي	“He played the challenging role of a traditional master pearl diver.”
24	premiere	noun / verb	the first performance of a musical or theatrical work or the first showing of a movie	العَرْض الأَوَّل (بْرِيمْيِير)	“Hollywood and Arab celebrities attended the red-carpet world premiere in Jeddah.”
25	soap opera	noun phrase	a television or radio drama series dealing with daily events in the lives of the same characters	مُسَلْسَل دِرامِي اجْتِماعِي	“My grandmother watches her favorite historical soap opera every evening.”
26	concert	noun	a musical performance given in public by several performers or of several compositions	حَفْل مُوسِيقِي	“The national orchestra performed a sold-out classical concert in Maraya Hall.”
27	musician	noun	a person who plays a musical instrument, especially as a profession, or is musically talented	عازِف / مُوسِيقار	“The talented Saudi oud musician performed traditional melodic maqams.”
28	singer	noun	a person who sings, especially professionally	مُغَنٍّ / مُطْرِب	“The renowned singer captivated ten thousand fans at the outdoor amphitheatre.”
29	orchestra	noun	a large group of musicians who play together on various instruments	أُورْكِسْتْرا (فِرْقة مُوسِيقِيّة كَبِيرة)	“The Saudi National Symphony Orchestra performed traditional Arabian melodies.”
30	classical music	noun phrase	serious music following long-established European and world artistic traditions	مُوسِيقى كلاسِيكِيّة	“Listening to classical music helps me focus while writing engineering reports.”
31	folk music	noun phrase	music that originates in traditional popular culture or that is written in such a style	مُوسِيقى شَعْبِيّة تَراثِيّة	“Traditional Ardah drumming is an iconic form of Saudi folk music and dance.”
32	concert hall	noun phrase	a large public building designed for the performance of concerts	صالَة الحَفَلات المُوسِيقِيّة	“Maraya Concert Hall in AlUla is the largest mirrored building in the world.”
33	band	noun	a small group of musicians and vocalists who play pop, rock, or traditional music together	فِرْقة مُوسِيقِيّة (بانْد)	“The local indie jazz band played smooth rhythms at the cultural lounge.”
34	stage	noun	a raised floor or platform on which actors, entertainers, or speakers perform	خَشَبَة المَسْرَح / المَنَصّة	“The performers stepped onto the illuminated stage amid thunderous applause.”
35	instrument	noun	an object or device for producing musical sounds, such as a violin, flute, or oud	آلَة مُوسِيقِيّة	“The oud is a timeless stringed musical instrument widely cherished in the Arab world.”
36	lyrics	noun (plural)	the words of a song	كَلِمات الأُغْنِية	“The poetic lyrics celebrate the rich history and beauty of the homeland.”
37	melody	noun	a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune	لَحْن مُوسِيقِي عَذْب	“The peaceful violin melody echoed gently through the quiet auditorium.”
38	rhythm	noun	a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound	إِيقاع مُوسِيقِي	“The traditional hand-drumming created an energetic, hypnotic rhythm.”
39	album	noun	a collection of audio recordings issued as a single collection on disc, tape, or digital format	أَلْبُوم غِنائِي / مُوسِيقِي	“The singer released a chart-topping digital album of acoustic ballads.”
40	composer	noun	a person who writes music, especially as a professional occupation	مُلَحِّن / مُؤَلِّف مُوسِيقِي	“The talented composer blended traditional oriental scales with Western symphony harmonies.”
41	track	noun	an individual song or piece of music on a recording	مَقْطَع صَوْتِي / أُغْنِية فِي أَلْبُوم	“Track five is an inspiring instrumental tribute to the historic desert city.”
42	applause	noun (uncountable)	approval or praise expressed by clapping hands	تَصْفِيق حارّ واسْتِحْسان	“The lecture concluded with a burst of enthusiastic applause from the audience.”
43	festival	noun	a day or period of celebration, typically for cultural or religious reasons	مَهْرَجان ثَقافِي / فَنِّي	“Riyadh Season is a massive annual entertainment and arts festival.”
44	venue	noun	the place where an organized event, such as a concert, conference, or sports game, happens	مَقَرّ الفَعالِيّة / مَوْقِع الحَدَث	“The brand-new cultural arena is the premier venue for international spectacles.”
45	ticket office	noun phrase	a place where tickets for entertainment or travel are sold (box office)	شُبّاك التَّذاكِر	“You can collect your VIP event passes directly from the central ticket office.”
46	talented	adjective	having a natural aptitude or skill for something	مَوْهُوب	“The talented young painter exhibited her landscape oils in a prestigious gallery.”
47	successful	adjective	accomplishing an aim or purpose; having achieved wealth, popularity, or status	ناجِح	“He is a highly successful software entrepreneur who founded three tech firms.”
48	generous	adjective	showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary	كَرِيم / سَخِيّ	“Our host was exceptionally generous, providing a lavish banquet for all guests.”
49	patient	adjective	able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed	صَبُور	“Teaching energetic young children requires a remarkably patient teacher.”
50	honest	adjective	free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere	صادِق / أَمِين	“An honest mechanic will explain exactly what repairs your car truly needs.”
51	polite	adjective	having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people	مُؤَدَّب / لَبِق	“The receptionist was polite and greeted every visitor with a warm smile.”
52	cheerful	adjective	noticeably happy and optimistic	مَرِح / بَشُوش	“Her cheerful attitude always brightens up the entire office workspace.”
53	hardworking	adjective	tending to work with energy and commitment; diligent	مُجْتَهِد ومُثابِر فِي العَمَل	“The hardworking laboratory technicians completed the chemical tests before midnight.”
54	creative	adjective	relating to or involving the use of the imagination or original ideas to create something	مُبْدِع / خَلّاق	“Architects need creative problem-solving skills to design sustainable structures.”
55	brave	adjective	ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage	شُجاع / مِقْدام	“The brave rescue workers entered the flooded valley to save trapped motorists.”
56	curious	adjective	eager to know or learn something	شَغُوف بِالمَعْرِفة / فُضُولِي بِإِيجابِيّة	“Curious students ask insightful questions during scientific laboratory experiments.”
57	modest	adjective	unassuming in the estimation of one’s abilities or achievements; humble	مُتَواضِع	“Despite winning multiple international science prizes, Professor Zaid remains very modest.”
58	ambitious	adjective	having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed	طَمُوح	“Young Saudi tech graduates are ambitious and determined to launch global innovations.”
59	masterpiece	noun	a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship	تُحْفة فَنِّيّة / شاهِكار	“The restored historic palace of Al-Turaif is an architectural masterpiece.”
60	recommendation	noun	a suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action	تَوْصِية / نَصِيحة مُقْتَرَحة	“My colleague gave me a wonderful recommendation for a heritage boutique hotel.”
61	worth watching	phrase	good enough to spend time viewing; valuable and entertaining	يَسْتَحِقّ المُشاهَدة	“The new historical documentary on Bedouin traditions is definitely worth watching.”
62	spectacular	adjective	beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way	مُذْهِل / مُبْهِر لِلغايَة	“The opening ceremony featured a spectacular holographic laser show.”
63	exhibition	noun	a public display of works of art or items of interest held in an art gallery or museum	مَعْرِض ثَقافِي / فَنِّي	“We visited a contemporary Saudi photography exhibition in the cultural district.”
64	celebrity	noun	a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports	شَخْصِيّة مَشْهُورة (نَجْم / مَشْهُور)	“Thousands of fans waited outside the hotel to greet the visiting sports celebrity.”
65	inspiration	noun	the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something creative	إِلْهام / مَصْدَر وَحْي فَنِّي	“The serene desert landscape served as a profound source of inspiration for the artist.”
66	heritage	noun (uncountable)	property that is or may be inherited; valued objects and qualities such as historic buildings	تُراث / مَوْرُوث حَضارِي	“Preserving our national cultural heritage is a cornerstone of Vision 2030.”
67	tradition	noun	the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation	تَقْلِيد / عُرْف مُتَوارَث	“Serving Arabic coffee to arriving guests is a cherished cultural tradition.”
68	tribute	noun	an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude and respect	تَحِيّة تَقْدِير وتَكْرِيم	“The symphony orchestra performed a touching musical tribute to traditional folk poets.”
69	broadcast	verb / noun	to transmit a program or some information by radio or television	يَبُثّ / بَثّ إذاعِي أو تِلْفِزْيُونِي	“The cultural symposium was broadcast live to international viewers over the internet.”
70	critique	noun / verb	a detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or artistic work	نَقْد تَحْلِيلِي فَنِّي	“The literature professor wrote an insightful critique of contemporary Arab poetry.”

Unit 11 Vocabulary Assessment Lab • بنك أسئلة المفردات

70 Cambridge A2-calibrated diagnostic multiple choice questions.

Score: 0 / 70

Item 1 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “actor”?

“actor” means: a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in films, or on television. Example: The lead actor delivered a powerful and emotionally touching performance.

كلمة «actor» تعني: مُمَثِّل. مثال: The lead actor delivered a powerful and emotionally touching performance.

Item 2 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “actress”?

“actress” means: a female actor in theatre, film, or television. Example: The young Saudi actress won Best Emerging Talent at the film festival.

كلمة «actress» تعني: مُمَثِّلة. مثال: The young Saudi actress won Best Emerging Talent at the film festival.

Item 3 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “film director”?

“film director” means: a person who directs the making of a film by supervising the actors and crew. Example: The visionary film director spent two years shooting the desert epic in AlUla.

كلمة «film director» تعني: مُخْرِج سِينَمائِي. مثال: The visionary film director spent two years shooting the desert epic in AlUla.

Item 4 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “documentary”?

“documentary” means: a movie or television program providing a factual record or report. Example: We watched an inspiring documentary about the Arabian leopard conservation program.

كلمة «documentary» تعني: فِيلْم وَثائِقِي. مثال: We watched an inspiring documentary about the Arabian leopard conservation program.

Item 5 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “action film”?

“action film” means: a film genre in which the protagonist is thrust into a series of events with fast-paced violence and stunts. Example: The action film featured exhilarating car chases through neon-lit streets.

كلمة «action film» تعني: فِيلْم حَرَكة (أكْشِن). مثال: The action film featured exhilarating car chases through neon-lit streets.

Item 6 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “comedy”?

“comedy” means: a movie, play, or broadcast program intended to make an audience laugh. Example: The new family comedy had the entire cinema audience laughing out loud.

كلمة «comedy» تعني: فِيلْم كُومِيدِي / كُومِيديا. مثال: The new family comedy had the entire cinema audience laughing out loud.

Item 7 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “science fiction”?

“science fiction” means: fiction based on imagined future scientific or technological advances and major social changes (sci-fi). Example: I enjoy science fiction films depicting space exploration and futuristic robotics.

كلمة «science fiction» تعني: خَيال عِلْمِي. مثال: I enjoy science fiction films depicting space exploration and futuristic robotics.

Item 8 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “animated film”?

“animated film” means: a film made by photographing a series of drawings or computer graphics. Example: The Arabic animated film was praised for its gorgeous visual artistry.

كلمة «animated film» تعني: فِيلْم رُسُوم مُتَحَرِّكة (أنِمِيشَن). مثال: The Arabic animated film was praised for its gorgeous visual artistry.

Item 9 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “horror film”?

“horror film” means: a film genre that seeks to elicit fear or disgust in its audience for entertainment. Example: She refuses to watch horror films late at night because they give her nightmares.

كلمة «horror film» تعني: فِيلْم رُعْب. مثال: She refuses to watch horror films late at night because they give her nightmares.

Item 10 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “romantic comedy”?

“romantic comedy” means: a light-hearted, humorous movie centered on romantic ideals (rom-com). Example: The romantic comedy was a huge box-office hit during the holiday season.

كلمة «romantic comedy» تعني: كُومِيديا رُومانْسِيّة. مثال: The romantic comedy was a huge box-office hit during the holiday season.

Item 11 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “stunt double”?

“stunt double” means: a trained professional who stands in for an actor to perform dangerous physical stunts. Example: The stunt double performed the motorcycle jump across the river canyon.

كلمة «stunt double» تعني: بَدِيل المَشاهِد الخَطِرة (دُوبْلِير). مثال: The stunt double performed the motorcycle jump across the river canyon.

Item 12 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “scene”?

“scene” means: a sequence of continuous action in a play, movie, or book. Example: The final emotional scene brought tears to many viewers’ eyes.

كلمة «scene» تعني: مَشْهَد (فِي فِيلْم أو مَسْرَحِيّة). مثال: The final emotional scene brought tears to many viewers’ eyes.

Item 13 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “plot”?

“plot” means: the main events of a play, novel, or movie, devised and presented by the writer. Example: The mystery film has an intricate plot full of unexpected twists and turns.

كلمة «plot» تعني: حَبْكة دِرامِيّة / قِصّة الفِيلْم. مثال: The mystery film has an intricate plot full of unexpected twists and turns.

Item 14 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “soundtrack”?

“soundtrack” means: the music recorded for a movie, video game, or television show. Example: The orchestral soundtrack composed for the historical epic was mesmerizing.

كلمة «soundtrack» تعني: المُوسِيقى التَّصْوِيرِيّة. مثال: The orchestral soundtrack composed for the historical epic was mesmerizing.

Item 15 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “review”?

“review” means: a critical appraisal of a book, play, movie, or exhibition published in a periodical. Example: The film received glowing five-star reviews from international film critics.

كلمة «review» تعني: مُراجَعة نَقْدِيّة / تَقْيِيم. مثال: The film received glowing five-star reviews from international film critics.

Item 16 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “audience”?

“audience” means: the assembled spectators or listeners at a public event such as a play or concert. Example: The enthusiastic audience gave the young musicians a standing ovation.

كلمة «audience» تعني: جُمْهُور المُشاهِدِين / الحُضُور. مثال: The enthusiastic audience gave the young musicians a standing ovation.

Item 17 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “cinema screen”?

“cinema screen” means: the large white surface on which movies are projected in a movie theatre. Example: Watching the film on a giant IMAX cinema screen was breathtaking.

كلمة «cinema screen» تعني: شاشَة العَرْض السِينَمائِي. مثال: Watching the film on a giant IMAX cinema screen was breathtaking.

Item 18 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “special effects”?

“special effects” means: illusions or visual tricks used in the film, television, or entertainment industries. Example: The visual special effects in the sci-fi adventure won an Academy Award.

كلمة «special effects» تعني: المُؤَثِّرات البَصَرِيّة الخاصّة (CGI). مثال: The visual special effects in the sci-fi adventure won an Academy Award.

Item 19 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “trailer”?

“trailer” means: a short commercial preview of a movie that will be released in the future. Example: The viral official trailer reached ten million online views in just twenty-four hours.

كلمة «trailer» تعني: إِعْلان تَرْوِيجِي لِفِيلْم (تِرِيلَر). مثال: The viral official trailer reached ten million online views in just twenty-four hours.

Item 20 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “character”?

“character” means: a person in a novel, play, or movie. Example: The animated film features charming, lovable animal characters.

كلمة «character» تعني: شَخْصِيّة خَيالِيّة (فِي قِصّة). مثال: The animated film features charming, lovable animal characters.

Item 21 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “performance”?

“performance” means: an act of staging or presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment. Example: Her expressive performance as the caring mother touched everyone deeply.

كلمة «performance» تعني: أَداء تَمْثِيلِي / عَرْض. مثال: Her expressive performance as the caring mother touched everyone deeply.

Item 22 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “award”?

“award” means: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement. Example: The historical drama swept six major awards at the Red Sea Film Festival.

كلمة «award» تعني: جائِزة تَقْدِيرِيّة. مثال: The historical drama swept six major awards at the Red Sea Film Festival.

Item 23 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “role”?

“role” means: an actor’s part in a play, movie, or TV series. Example: He played the challenging role of a traditional master pearl diver.

كلمة «role» تعني: دَوْر تَمْثِيلِي. مثال: He played the challenging role of a traditional master pearl diver.

Item 24 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “premiere”?

“premiere” means: the first performance of a musical or theatrical work or the first showing of a movie. Example: Hollywood and Arab celebrities attended the red-carpet world premiere in Jeddah.

كلمة «premiere» تعني: العَرْض الأَوَّل (بْرِيمْيِير). مثال: Hollywood and Arab celebrities attended the red-carpet world premiere in Jeddah.

Item 25 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11A

What is the meaning or best context for: “soap opera”?

“soap opera” means: a television or radio drama series dealing with daily events in the lives of the same characters. Example: My grandmother watches her favorite historical soap opera every evening.

كلمة «soap opera» تعني: مُسَلْسَل دِرامِي اجْتِماعِي. مثال: My grandmother watches her favorite historical soap opera every evening.

Item 26 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11B

What is the meaning or best context for: “concert”?

“concert” means: a musical performance given in public by several performers or of several compositions. Example: The national orchestra performed a sold-out classical concert in Maraya Hall.

كلمة «concert» تعني: حَفْل مُوسِيقِي. مثال: The national orchestra performed a sold-out classical concert in Maraya Hall.

Item 27 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11B

What is the meaning or best context for: “musician”?

“musician” means: a person who plays a musical instrument, especially as a profession, or is musically talented. Example: The talented Saudi oud musician performed traditional melodic maqams.

كلمة «musician» تعني: عازِف / مُوسِيقار. مثال: The talented Saudi oud musician performed traditional melodic maqams.

Item 28 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11B

What is the meaning or best context for: “singer”?

“singer” means: a person who sings, especially professionally. Example: The renowned singer captivated ten thousand fans at the outdoor amphitheatre.

كلمة «singer» تعني: مُغَنٍّ / مُطْرِب. مثال: The renowned singer captivated ten thousand fans at the outdoor amphitheatre.

Item 29 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11B

What is the meaning or best context for: “orchestra”?

“orchestra” means: a large group of musicians who play together on various instruments. Example: The Saudi National Symphony Orchestra performed traditional Arabian melodies.

كلمة «orchestra» تعني: أُورْكِسْتْرا (فِرْقة مُوسِيقِيّة كَبِيرة). مثال: The Saudi National Symphony Orchestra performed traditional Arabian melodies.

Item 30 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11B

What is the meaning or best context for: “classical music”?

“classical music” means: serious music following long-established European and world artistic traditions. Example: Listening to classical music helps me focus while writing engineering reports.

كلمة «classical music» تعني: مُوسِيقى كلاسِيكِيّة. مثال: Listening to classical music helps me focus while writing engineering reports.

Item 31 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11B

What is the meaning or best context for: “folk music”?

“folk music” means: music that originates in traditional popular culture or that is written in such a style. Example: Traditional Ardah drumming is an iconic form of Saudi folk music and dance.

كلمة «folk music» تعني: مُوسِيقى شَعْبِيّة تَراثِيّة. مثال: Traditional Ardah drumming is an iconic form of Saudi folk music and dance.

Item 32 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11B

What is the meaning or best context for: “concert hall”?

“concert hall” means: a large public building designed for the performance of concerts. Example: Maraya Concert Hall in AlUla is the largest mirrored building in the world.

كلمة «concert hall» تعني: صالَة الحَفَلات المُوسِيقِيّة. مثال: Maraya Concert Hall in AlUla is the largest mirrored building in the world.

Item 33 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11B

What is the meaning or best context for: “band”?

“band” means: a small group of musicians and vocalists who play pop, rock, or traditional music together. Example: The local indie jazz band played smooth rhythms at the cultural lounge.

كلمة «band» تعني: فِرْقة مُوسِيقِيّة (بانْد). مثال: The local indie jazz band played smooth rhythms at the cultural lounge.

Item 34 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11B

What is the meaning or best context for: “stage”?

“stage” means: a raised floor or platform on which actors, entertainers, or speakers perform. Example: The performers stepped onto the illuminated stage amid thunderous applause.

كلمة «stage» تعني: خَشَبَة المَسْرَح / المَنَصّة. مثال: The performers stepped onto the illuminated stage amid thunderous applause.

Item 35 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11B

What is the meaning or best context for: “instrument”?

“instrument” means: an object or device for producing musical sounds, such as a violin, flute, or oud. Example: The oud is a timeless stringed musical instrument widely cherished in the Arab world.

كلمة «instrument» تعني: آلَة مُوسِيقِيّة. مثال: The oud is a timeless stringed musical instrument widely cherished in the Arab world.

Item 36 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11B

What is the meaning or best context for: “lyrics”?

“lyrics” means: the words of a song. Example: The poetic lyrics celebrate the rich history and beauty of the homeland.

كلمة «lyrics» تعني: كَلِمات الأُغْنِية. مثال: The poetic lyrics celebrate the rich history and beauty of the homeland.

Item 37 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11B

What is the meaning or best context for: “melody”?

“melody” means: a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune. Example: The peaceful violin melody echoed gently through the quiet auditorium.

كلمة «melody» تعني: لَحْن مُوسِيقِي عَذْب. مثال: The peaceful violin melody echoed gently through the quiet auditorium.

Item 38 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11B

What is the meaning or best context for: “rhythm”?

“rhythm” means: a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound. Example: The traditional hand-drumming created an energetic, hypnotic rhythm.

كلمة «rhythm» تعني: إِيقاع مُوسِيقِي. مثال: The traditional hand-drumming created an energetic, hypnotic rhythm.

Item 39 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11B

What is the meaning or best context for: “album”?

“album” means: a collection of audio recordings issued as a single collection on disc, tape, or digital format. Example: The singer released a chart-topping digital album of acoustic ballads.

كلمة «album» تعني: أَلْبُوم غِنائِي / مُوسِيقِي. مثال: The singer released a chart-topping digital album of acoustic ballads.

Item 40 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11B

What is the meaning or best context for: “composer”?

“composer” means: a person who writes music, especially as a professional occupation. Example: The talented composer blended traditional oriental scales with Western symphony harmonies.

كلمة «composer» تعني: مُلَحِّن / مُؤَلِّف مُوسِيقِي. مثال: The talented composer blended traditional oriental scales with Western symphony harmonies.

Item 41 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11B

What is the meaning or best context for: “track”?

“track” means: an individual song or piece of music on a recording. Example: Track five is an inspiring instrumental tribute to the historic desert city.

كلمة «track» تعني: مَقْطَع صَوْتِي / أُغْنِية فِي أَلْبُوم. مثال: Track five is an inspiring instrumental tribute to the historic desert city.

Item 42 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11B

What is the meaning or best context for: “applause”?

“applause” means: approval or praise expressed by clapping hands. Example: The lecture concluded with a burst of enthusiastic applause from the audience.

كلمة «applause» تعني: تَصْفِيق حارّ واسْتِحْسان. مثال: The lecture concluded with a burst of enthusiastic applause from the audience.

Item 43 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11B

What is the meaning or best context for: “festival”?

“festival” means: a day or period of celebration, typically for cultural or religious reasons. Example: Riyadh Season is a massive annual entertainment and arts festival.

كلمة «festival» تعني: مَهْرَجان ثَقافِي / فَنِّي. مثال: Riyadh Season is a massive annual entertainment and arts festival.

Item 44 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11B

What is the meaning or best context for: “venue”?

“venue” means: the place where an organized event, such as a concert, conference, or sports game, happens. Example: The brand-new cultural arena is the premier venue for international spectacles.

كلمة «venue» تعني: مَقَرّ الفَعالِيّة / مَوْقِع الحَدَث. مثال: The brand-new cultural arena is the premier venue for international spectacles.

Item 45 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11B

What is the meaning or best context for: “ticket office”?

“ticket office” means: a place where tickets for entertainment or travel are sold (box office). Example: You can collect your VIP event passes directly from the central ticket office.

كلمة «ticket office» تعني: شُبّاك التَّذاكِر. مثال: You can collect your VIP event passes directly from the central ticket office.

Item 46 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11C

What is the meaning or best context for: “talented”?

“talented” means: having a natural aptitude or skill for something. Example: The talented young painter exhibited her landscape oils in a prestigious gallery.

كلمة «talented» تعني: مَوْهُوب. مثال: The talented young painter exhibited her landscape oils in a prestigious gallery.

Item 47 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11C

What is the meaning or best context for: “successful”?

“successful” means: accomplishing an aim or purpose; having achieved wealth, popularity, or status. Example: He is a highly successful software entrepreneur who founded three tech firms.

كلمة «successful» تعني: ناجِح. مثال: He is a highly successful software entrepreneur who founded three tech firms.

Item 48 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11C

What is the meaning or best context for: “generous”?

“generous” means: showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary. Example: Our host was exceptionally generous, providing a lavish banquet for all guests.

كلمة «generous» تعني: كَرِيم / سَخِيّ. مثال: Our host was exceptionally generous, providing a lavish banquet for all guests.

Item 49 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11C

What is the meaning or best context for: “patient”?

“patient” means: able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed. Example: Teaching energetic young children requires a remarkably patient teacher.

كلمة «patient» تعني: صَبُور. مثال: Teaching energetic young children requires a remarkably patient teacher.

Item 50 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11C

What is the meaning or best context for: “honest”?

“honest” means: free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere. Example: An honest mechanic will explain exactly what repairs your car truly needs.

كلمة «honest» تعني: صادِق / أَمِين. مثال: An honest mechanic will explain exactly what repairs your car truly needs.

Item 51 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11C

What is the meaning or best context for: “polite”?

“polite” means: having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people. Example: The receptionist was polite and greeted every visitor with a warm smile.

كلمة «polite» تعني: مُؤَدَّب / لَبِق. مثال: The receptionist was polite and greeted every visitor with a warm smile.

Item 52 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11C

What is the meaning or best context for: “cheerful”?

“cheerful” means: noticeably happy and optimistic. Example: Her cheerful attitude always brightens up the entire office workspace.

كلمة «cheerful» تعني: مَرِح / بَشُوش. مثال: Her cheerful attitude always brightens up the entire office workspace.

Item 53 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11C

What is the meaning or best context for: “hardworking”?

“hardworking” means: tending to work with energy and commitment; diligent. Example: The hardworking laboratory technicians completed the chemical tests before midnight.

كلمة «hardworking» تعني: مُجْتَهِد ومُثابِر فِي العَمَل. مثال: The hardworking laboratory technicians completed the chemical tests before midnight.

Item 54 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11C

What is the meaning or best context for: “creative”?

“creative” means: relating to or involving the use of the imagination or original ideas to create something. Example: Architects need creative problem-solving skills to design sustainable structures.

كلمة «creative» تعني: مُبْدِع / خَلّاق. مثال: Architects need creative problem-solving skills to design sustainable structures.

Item 55 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11C

What is the meaning or best context for: “brave”?

“brave” means: ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage. Example: The brave rescue workers entered the flooded valley to save trapped motorists.

كلمة «brave» تعني: شُجاع / مِقْدام. مثال: The brave rescue workers entered the flooded valley to save trapped motorists.

Item 56 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11C

What is the meaning or best context for: “curious”?

“curious” means: eager to know or learn something. Example: Curious students ask insightful questions during scientific laboratory experiments.

كلمة «curious» تعني: شَغُوف بِالمَعْرِفة / فُضُولِي بِإِيجابِيّة. مثال: Curious students ask insightful questions during scientific laboratory experiments.

Item 57 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11C

What is the meaning or best context for: “modest”?

“modest” means: unassuming in the estimation of one’s abilities or achievements; humble. Example: Despite winning multiple international science prizes, Professor Zaid remains very modest.

كلمة «modest» تعني: مُتَواضِع. مثال: Despite winning multiple international science prizes, Professor Zaid remains very modest.

Item 58 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11C

What is the meaning or best context for: “ambitious”?

“ambitious” means: having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed. Example: Young Saudi tech graduates are ambitious and determined to launch global innovations.

كلمة «ambitious» تعني: طَمُوح. مثال: Young Saudi tech graduates are ambitious and determined to launch global innovations.

Item 59 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11D

What is the meaning or best context for: “masterpiece”?

“masterpiece” means: a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship. Example: The restored historic palace of Al-Turaif is an architectural masterpiece.

كلمة «masterpiece» تعني: تُحْفة فَنِّيّة / شاهِكار. مثال: The restored historic palace of Al-Turaif is an architectural masterpiece.

Item 60 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11D

What is the meaning or best context for: “recommendation”?

“recommendation” means: a suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action. Example: My colleague gave me a wonderful recommendation for a heritage boutique hotel.

كلمة «recommendation» تعني: تَوْصِية / نَصِيحة مُقْتَرَحة. مثال: My colleague gave me a wonderful recommendation for a heritage boutique hotel.

Item 61 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11D

What is the meaning or best context for: “worth watching”?

“worth watching” means: good enough to spend time viewing; valuable and entertaining. Example: The new historical documentary on Bedouin traditions is definitely worth watching.

كلمة «worth watching» تعني: يَسْتَحِقّ المُشاهَدة. مثال: The new historical documentary on Bedouin traditions is definitely worth watching.

Item 62 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11D

What is the meaning or best context for: “spectacular”?

“spectacular” means: beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way. Example: The opening ceremony featured a spectacular holographic laser show.

كلمة «spectacular» تعني: مُذْهِل / مُبْهِر لِلغايَة. مثال: The opening ceremony featured a spectacular holographic laser show.

Item 63 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11D

What is the meaning or best context for: “exhibition”?

“exhibition” means: a public display of works of art or items of interest held in an art gallery or museum. Example: We visited a contemporary Saudi photography exhibition in the cultural district.

كلمة «exhibition» تعني: مَعْرِض ثَقافِي / فَنِّي. مثال: We visited a contemporary Saudi photography exhibition in the cultural district.

Item 64 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11D

What is the meaning or best context for: “celebrity”?

“celebrity” means: a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports. Example: Thousands of fans waited outside the hotel to greet the visiting sports celebrity.

كلمة «celebrity» تعني: شَخْصِيّة مَشْهُورة (نَجْم / مَشْهُور). مثال: Thousands of fans waited outside the hotel to greet the visiting sports celebrity.

Item 65 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11D

What is the meaning or best context for: “inspiration”?

“inspiration” means: the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something creative. Example: The serene desert landscape served as a profound source of inspiration for the artist.

كلمة «inspiration» تعني: إِلْهام / مَصْدَر وَحْي فَنِّي. مثال: The serene desert landscape served as a profound source of inspiration for the artist.

Item 66 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11D

What is the meaning or best context for: “heritage”?

“heritage” means: property that is or may be inherited; valued objects and qualities such as historic buildings. Example: Preserving our national cultural heritage is a cornerstone of Vision 2030.

كلمة «heritage» تعني: تُراث / مَوْرُوث حَضارِي. مثال: Preserving our national cultural heritage is a cornerstone of Vision 2030.

Item 67 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11D

What is the meaning or best context for: “tradition”?

“tradition” means: the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation. Example: Serving Arabic coffee to arriving guests is a cherished cultural tradition.

كلمة «tradition» تعني: تَقْلِيد / عُرْف مُتَوارَث. مثال: Serving Arabic coffee to arriving guests is a cherished cultural tradition.

Item 68 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11D

What is the meaning or best context for: “tribute”?

“tribute” means: an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude and respect. Example: The symphony orchestra performed a touching musical tribute to traditional folk poets.

كلمة «tribute» تعني: تَحِيّة تَقْدِير وتَكْرِيم. مثال: The symphony orchestra performed a touching musical tribute to traditional folk poets.

Item 69 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11D

What is the meaning or best context for: “broadcast”?

“broadcast” means: to transmit a program or some information by radio or television. Example: The cultural symposium was broadcast live to international viewers over the internet.

كلمة «broadcast» تعني: يَبُثّ / بَثّ إذاعِي أو تِلْفِزْيُونِي. مثال: The cultural symposium was broadcast live to international viewers over the internet.

Item 70 of 70 Vocabulary Unit 11: 11D

What is the meaning or best context for: “critique”?

“critique” means: a detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or artistic work. Example: The literature professor wrote an insightful critique of contemporary Arab poetry.

كلمة «critique» تعني: نَقْد تَحْلِيلِي فَنِّي. مثال: The literature professor wrote an insightful critique of contemporary Arab poetry.

Unit 11 Grammar Masterclass • الدليل الشامل لقواعد الوحدة

Deep conceptual breakdown of grammatical structures, visual comparison matrices, and Saudi ESL learner alerts.

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Adverbs of Manner (-ly) vs. Adjectives & Defining Relative Clauses

Master adverb formation, adjective vs adverb distinction, and relative pronouns (Who, Which, That, Where) (CEFR A2 Standard)

1. Adverbs of Manner: How an Action Is Performed (+ly & Irregulars)

Adjectives describe nouns (people/things: “He is a careful driver”). Adverbs of manner describe verbs (actions: “He drives carefully”).

Rule Type	Adjective	Adverb of Manner	Example Sentence
Regular (+ly)	quick, careful, quiet, fluent	quickly, carefully, quietly, fluently	He speaks English fluently.
Consonant + y → -ily	easy, happy, heavy, noisy	easily, happily, heavily, noisily	She solved the puzzle easily.
Irregulars (Special Forms)	good → well fast → fast hard → hard early → early late → late	well, fast, hard, early, late	The orchestra played well. He trains hard every day.

2. Defining Relative Clauses: Who, Which, That & Where

👤 WHO / THAT (People)

Refers to people:

“An actor is a person who performs in films.”

🎬 WHICH / THAT (Things & Animals)

Refers to objects, movies, or concepts:

“A documentary is a film which tells a true story.”

📍 WHERE (Places)

Refers to locations and venues:

“A cinema is a building where you watch movies.”

Unit 11 Grammar Diagnostic Bank • بنك أسئلة القواعد

75 ALTE & Cambridge A2 psychometrically balanced questions.

Score: 0 / 75

Grammar Item 1 of 75 Adverbs of Manner: Regular (-ly)

The national symphony orchestra played ______ during the concert premiere.

Describing the action verb “played” requires the adverb of manner “beautifully”.

لوصف الفعل played نحتاج إلى ظرف الكيفية: beautifully.

Grammar Item 2 of 75 Adverbs of Manner: Fluently

Eng. Mansoor speaks English and Arabic ______.

Describing the verb “speaks” → adverb “fluently”.

لوصف طريقة التحدث باللغة نستخدم الظرف: fluently.

Grammar Item 3 of 75 Adverbs of Manner: Carefully

Fahad drove ______ through the heavy desert sandstorm to ensure his family’s safety.

Describing how he drove → “carefully”.

لوصف طريقة القيادة الحذرة: carefully.

Grammar Item 4 of 75 Spelling: Adverbs ending in -ily

The computer programmer solved the complex software error ______.

Consonant + y changes to -ily: easy → “easily”.

الصفة المنتهية بـ y تتحول إلى ily عند صياغة الظرف: easily.

Grammar Item 5 of 75 Irregular Adverbs: Fast

The high-speed electric bullet train travels remarkably ______ across the desert.

Irregular adverb of “fast” is “fast” (never *fastly).

الظرف من الصفة fast يبقى كما هو fast ولا يضاف له ly أبداً.

Grammar Item 6 of 75 Irregular Adverbs: Hard

The students worked ______ all night to complete their robotics project.

Adverb of manner for working with effort is “hard” (“hardly” means almost not).

ظرف الكيفية للعمل بجد واجتهاد هو hard (بينما hardly تعني بالكاد).

Grammar Item 7 of 75 Irregular Adverbs: Good → Well

The young actor performed very ______ on stage and received a standing ovation.

Irregular adverb of the adjective “good” is “well”.

الظرف الشاذ للصفة good هو well.

Grammar Item 8 of 75 Invariable Adverbs: Early

The flight arrived thirty minutes ______ due to favorable tailwinds.

Adverb form of “early” is “early”.

الظرف من early يبقى early.

Grammar Item 9 of 75 Invariable Adverbs: Late

Tariq arrived ______ for the morning meeting because of traffic congestion.

Adverb form meaning not on time is “late” (“lately” means recently).

الظرف الدال على التأخر هو late (بينما lately تعني مؤخراً).

Grammar Item 10 of 75 Adverbs of Manner: Quietly

The children walked ______ into the quiet library reading hall.

Describing the action “walked” → adverb “quietly”.

لوصف المشي بهدوء: quietly.

Grammar Item 11 of 75 Adverbs: Quickly

The chef chopped the fresh herbs and garlic ______ with a sharp knife.

Adverb of quick → “quickly”.

الظرف من quick هو quickly.

Grammar Item 12 of 75 Adverbs: Politely

She answered the interviewer’s questions ______ and with great confidence.

Adverb of polite → “politely”.

الظرف من polite هو politely.

Grammar Item 13 of 75 Spelling: Heavily

The rain poured ______ against the hotel window panes all night long.

Consonant + y → “heavily”.

الظرف من heavy هو heavily.

Grammar Item 14 of 75 Adverbs: Attentively

The audience listened ______ to the inspirational keynote speech.

Adverb → “attentively”.

الظرف: attentively (بانتباه).

Grammar Item 15 of 75 Adverbs: Slowly

The old diesel truck climbed the steep mountain pass ______.

Adverb → “slowly”.

الظرف من slow هو slowly.

Grammar Item 16 of 75 Adverbs: Creatively

The graphic designer arranged the visual elements ______ on the poster.

Adverb → “creatively”.

الظرف من creative هو creatively.

Grammar Item 17 of 75 Adverbs: Clearly

He explained the complex scientific equation ______ so everyone understood.

Adverb → “clearly”.

الظرف من clear هو clearly.

Grammar Item 18 of 75 Adverbs: Deeply

The marathon runner breathes ______ and steadily during long uphill climbs.

Adverb → “deeply”.

الظرف: deeply (بعمق).

Grammar Item 19 of 75 Adverbs: Cheerfully

She greeted every customer ______ as they entered the bakery.

Adverb → “cheerfully”.

الظرف من cheerful هو cheerfully.

Grammar Item 20 of 75 Adverbs: Gently

The doctor examined the injured patient’s arm ______.

Adjective gentle → adverb “gently”.

الظرف من gentle هو gently.

Grammar Item 21 of 75 Adverbs: Loudly

The emergency siren wailed ______ through the downtown streets.

Adverb → “loudly”.

الظرف من loud هو loudly.

Grammar Item 22 of 75 Adverbs: Correctly

He answered all seventy exam questions ______ and scored one hundred percent.

Adverb → “correctly”.

الظرف من correct هو correctly.

Grammar Item 23 of 75 Adverbs: Gracefully

The eagle flew ______ across the open desert sky.

Adverb → “gracefully”.

الظرف: gracefully (برشاقة).

Grammar Item 24 of 75 Adverbs: Peacefully

They lived ______ in their mountain villa for over thirty years.

Adverb → “peacefully”.

الظرف: peacefully (بسلام).

Grammar Item 25 of 75 Adverbs: Expertly

The technician fixed the air conditioning system ______ and efficiently.

Adverb → “expertly”.

الظرف: expertly (بمهارة وخبرة).

Grammar Item 26 of 75 Adjective vs Adverb: Describing Nouns

He is a ______ driver who always follows all traffic rules.

Describing the noun “driver” requires the adjective “careful”.

لوصف الاسم driver نستخدم الصفة: careful.

Grammar Item 27 of 75 Adjective: Talented

The young girl is a very ______ pianist.

Describing the noun pianist → adjective “talented”.

الصفة لوصف الاسم: talented.

Grammar Item 28 of 75 Predicate Adjectives: Boring

The lecture was so ______ that several listeners fell asleep.

Predicate adjective after verb be → “boring”.

الصفة بعد فعل الكينونة: boring.

Grammar Item 29 of 75 Feelings Adjective: Excited

The children were ______ to visit the science discovery center.

Adjective describing people’s feelings → “excited”.

الصفة الدالة على شعور الأشخاص: excited.

Grammar Item 30 of 75 Adjective Modifying Noun: Substantial

The company announced a ______ increase in annual profits.

Describing the noun “increase” → adjective “substantial”.

الصفة لوصف الاسم increase: substantial.

Grammar Item 31 of 75 Sense Verbs + Adjectives

The soup smells ______ and appetizing.

Sense verbs (smell, taste, look, sound, feel) take adjectives, not adverbs → “delicious”.

أفعال الحواس (smell, taste, look, feel) تأتي بعدها صفات وليس ظروف: delicious.

Grammar Item 32 of 75 Sense Verbs: Taste Wonderful

The Arabian coffee tastes ______ with fresh honey dates.

Sense verb “taste” takes adjective “wonderful”.

فعل الحواس taste يأخذ صفة: wonderful.

Grammar Item 33 of 75 Sense Verbs: Look Professional

Your new office looks very ______ and modern.

Sense verb “look” takes adjective “professional”.

فعل الحواس look يأخذ صفة: professional.

Grammar Item 34 of 75 Sense Verbs: Feel Smooth

The silk abaya feels exceptionally ______ and lightweight.

Sense verb “feel” takes adjective “smooth”.

فعل الحواس feel يأخذ صفة: smooth.

Grammar Item 35 of 75 Sense Verbs: Sound Enchanting

The classical violin melody sounded ______ in the open courtyard.

Sense verb “sound” takes adjective “enchanting”.

فعل الحواس sound يأخذ صفة: enchanting.

Grammar Item 36 of 75 Relative Pronouns: Who for People

A film director is a person ______ manages the actors and technical crew on set.

Relative pronoun referring to a person (“a person”) → “who” (or “that”).

ضمير الوصل الذي يعود على العاقل (شخص) هو who.

Grammar Item 37 of 75 Relative Pronouns: Which for Things

A documentary is a movie ______ presents factual information about real events.

Relative pronoun referring to a non-human thing (“a movie”) → “which” (or “that”).

ضمير الوصل الذي يعود على غير العاقل (فيلم) هو which.

Grammar Item 38 of 75 Relative Pronouns: Where for Places

A concert hall is a venue ______ musicians and orchestras perform live music.

Relative pronoun referring to a place / location → “where”.

اسم الموصول الذي يعود على المكان هو where.

Grammar Item 39 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Who

This is the talented young architect ______ designed the iconic cultural centre.

Referring to a person (architect) → “who”.

يعود على المعماري (عاقل): who.

Grammar Item 40 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Which

We visited the historic fortress ______ was built in the eighteenth century.

Referring to a building as a subject/thing → “which” (or “that”).

يعود على الحصن كشيء/مبنى: which.

Grammar Item 41 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Where

AlUla is a magnificent historic region ______ thousands of international tourists visit every winter.

Referring to a place where an activity happens → “where”.

يعود على المكان الذي تحدث فيه الزيارة: where.

Grammar Item 42 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Who for Doctors

I met an experienced surgeon ______ has performed over a thousand pediatric operations.

Referring to a doctor/surgeon → “who”.

يعود على الجراح (عاقل): who.

Grammar Item 43 of 75 Relative Pronoun: That for Things

The smartphone ______ I bought last week has an exceptional camera resolution.

Referring to an object (smartphone) → “that” (or “which”).

يعود على الهاتف (غير عاقل): that أو which.

Grammar Item 44 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Where

That is the traditional souq ______ my grandmother buys handmade embroidery.

Place where she buys → “where”.

المكان الذي تشتري منه: where.

Grammar Item 45 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Who for Stunt Doubles

The stunt double ______ performed the high-speed car jump was uninjured.

Person (stunt double) → “who”.

البديل (عاقل): who.

Grammar Item 46 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Which for Films

The animated film ______ won the festival award was produced in Riyadh.

Film (thing) → “which”.

فيلم الرسوم المتحركة: which.

Grammar Item 47 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Where for Stadiums

Is this the sports complex ______ the national basketball tournament took place?

Location of the tournament → “where”.

موقع إقامة البطولة: where.

Grammar Item 48 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Who for Teachers

The teacher ______ taught us English grammar was exceptionally kind and patient.

Teacher (person) → “who”.

المعلم (عاقل): who.

Grammar Item 49 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Which for Music

The soundtrack ______ played during the final battle scene was composed by a master musician.

Soundtrack (thing) → “which”.

الموسيقى التصويرية: which.

Grammar Item 50 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Where for Labs

This is the laboratory ______ research scientists develop renewable solar batteries.

Laboratory (place) → “where”.

المختبر كمكان للبحث: where.

Grammar Item 51 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Who for Pilots

A pilot is an aviation professional ______ operates commercial aircraft.

Pilot (person) → “who”.

الطيار (عاقل): who.

Grammar Item 52 of 75 Relative Pronoun: That for Apps

The application ______ I downloaded tracks my daily cardiovascular fitness metrics.

Application (thing) → “that”.

التطبيق الإلكتروني: that.

Grammar Item 53 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Where for Parks

The city park ______ we jog every morning has designated rubber running tracks.

Park (place) → “where”.

الحديقة كمكان للجري: where.

Grammar Item 54 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Who for Actresses

The actress ______ played the lead character received worldwide critical acclaim.

Actress (person) → “who”.

الممثلة (عاقل): who.

Grammar Item 55 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Which for Trains

The luxury train ______ connects Makkah and Madinah travels at 300 km/h.

Train (thing) → “which”.

القطار السريع (غير عاقل): which.

Grammar Item 56 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Where for Workshops

This is the workshop ______ master craftsmen weave traditional carpets by hand.

Workshop (place) → “where”.

الورشة الحرفية كمكان للعمل: where.

Grammar Item 57 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Who for Technicians

The technician ______ repaired our high-speed fiber internet was very knowledgeable.

Technician (person) → “who”.

الفني التقني (عاقل): who.

Grammar Item 58 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Which for Emails

The email message ______ contained the project contracts was delivered this morning.

Email (thing) → “which”.

رسالة البريد الإلكتروني: which.

Grammar Item 59 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Where for Libraries

The university library is a quiet building ______ students study for examinations.

Library (place) → “where”.

المكتبة كمكان للدراسة: where.

Grammar Item 60 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Who for Authors

The author ______ wrote this historical biography was awarded the King Faisal Prize.

Author (person) → “who”.

الكاتب والمؤلف (عاقل): who.

Grammar Item 61 of 75 Relative Pronoun: That for Cameras

The camera ______ was used to film the documentary is capable of 8K resolution.

Camera (thing) → “that”.

الكاميرا (غير عاقل): that.

Grammar Item 62 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Where for Trails

The mountain trail ______ hikers climb to reach the peak is steep and rocky.

Trail (place/path) → “where”.

المسار الجبلي كمكان للمشي: where.

Grammar Item 63 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Who for Journalists

A journalist is a writer ______ reports breaking news stories for media organizations.

Journalist (person) → “who”.

الصحفي (عاقل): who.

Grammar Item 64 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Which for Exhibitions

The exhibition ______ opened yesterday at the art gallery attracted thousands of visitors.

Exhibition (thing) → “which”.

المعرض الفني: which.

Grammar Item 65 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Where for Hospitals

The medical hospital ______ my brother works is one of the top cardiology centers.

Hospital (place) → “where”.

المستشفى كمكان للعمل: where.

Grammar Item 66 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Who for Musicians

The musician ______ composed the soundtrack has won numerous international trophies.

Musician (person) → “who”.

الموسيقار (عاقل): who.

Grammar Item 67 of 75 Relative Pronoun: That for Laptops

The laptop ______ I use for video editing has thirty-two gigabytes of memory.

Laptop (thing) → “that”.

الحاسوب المحمول: that.

Grammar Item 68 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Where for Cafés

This is the café ______ the creative writing group meets every Tuesday afternoon.

Café (place) → “where”.

المقهى كمكان للقاء: where.

Grammar Item 69 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Who for Pharmacists

A chemist is a qualified medical professional ______ prepares and dispenses medicine.

Chemist/pharmacist (person) → “who”.

الصيدلي (عاقل): who.

Grammar Item 70 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Which for Novels

The novel ______ was translated into fifteen languages became a global bestseller.

Novel (thing) → “which”.

الرواية الأدبية: which.

Grammar Item 71 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Where for Terminals

The airport terminal ______ our international flight landed was modern and clean.

Terminal (place) → “where”.

صالة المطار كمكان للهبوط: where.

Grammar Item 72 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Who for Volunteers

The volunteer ______ guided our group through the historical district was very polite.

Volunteer (person) → “who”.

المرشد المتطوع (عاقل): who.

Grammar Item 73 of 75 Relative Pronoun: That for Screens

The 4K television ______ we bought during the shopping festival has amazing picture quality.

Television (thing) → “that”.

شاشة التلفزيون: that.

Grammar Item 74 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Where for Villages

The historic village ______ the documentary was filmed is nestled in the Sarawat mountains.

Village (place) → “where”.

القرية التراثية كموقع للتصوير: where.

Grammar Item 75 of 75 Relative Pronoun: Who for Poets

The young poet ______ recited the national anthem won first prize in the competition.

Poet (person) → “who”.

الشاعر الشاب (عاقل): who.