EN: The Past Simple tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. For regular verbs like 'happen', we add '-ed' to the end.
The accident happened yesterday morning.
EN: The French Open is one of the four 'Grand Slam' tennis tournaments. It is famous for being played on red clay courts, which makes the ball bounce higher and move slower.
EN: The verb 'routed' is used to describe a very easy or overwhelming victory where one side wins by a large margin.
The home team routed their rivals 5-0.
EN: In tennis, a score of 6-0 is called a 'bagel,' representing a dominant set where the opponent won no games.
EN: Using 'every' with a singular noun refers to all members of a group individually. In tennis, 'every game' means each individual segment of a set.
Every student in the class has a book.
EN: In tennis, a 'game' is a specific unit of scoring. A player needs to win at least six games to win a 'set'. Saying someone was strong in 'every game' emphasizes total dominance.
EN: The verb 'to be' (is) followed by a prepositional phrase (in the semifinals) is used to describe a person's current status or location in a competition.
The team is in the finals of the cup.
EN: In tennis, the 'semifinals' are the round before the final match. Reaching this stage is a significant achievement for a young player like Mirra Andreeva.
EN: The verb 'overpowered' is in the past tense (ending in -ed). It means to be much stronger than an opponent and win easily.
The champion overpowered his opponent in the final round.
EN: An 'all-Ukrainian match' refers to a sporting event where both competing players or teams are from Ukraine. This is common in international tournaments like the French Open when multiple high-ranking players from the same country face each other.
EN: The phrase 'after + -ing' is used to show that one action happens after another. It is a shorter way to say 'after someone did something'.
He went home after finishing his work.
EN: In tennis, a 'set' is a major unit of the match. Winning a set usually requires winning at least six games. 'Fighting back' is a common sports term for making a comeback when losing.
EN: Comparative adjectives are used to compare two things. For short words, we add '-er' to the end (e.g., fast -> faster, strong -> stronger).
She is taller than her brother.
EN: In tennis, a 'set' is a major unit of the game. Winning a set usually requires winning at least six games. The score '6-2' indicates a decisive victory in that set.
EN: The word 'will' is used to talk about future plans or events. It is followed by the base form of the verb (play).
Zverev will play tonight.
EN: The French Open is one of the four 'Grand Slam' tennis tournaments. Reaching the semifinals is a major achievement for any professional player.
EN: The Past Simple tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. For regular verbs, we add '-ed', but 'beat' is an irregular verb where the past tense form is the same as the base form.
She beat her brother at chess yesterday.
EN: In tennis reporting, it is common to mention a player's age or seed (ranking) to provide context about the match's expectations, such as a veteran playing against a 'young' newcomer.
EN: The conjunction 'and' is used to connect two independent sentences that are related to each other.
She is a student, and she works part-time.
EN: In professional tennis, a 19-year-old player is considered very young and a 'rising star,' as most top players reach their peak in their mid-20s.
EN: The phrasal verb 'come back' in sports means to return to a winning position after losing or being behind.
The team came back in the second half to win the game.
EN: In tennis, a 'tiebreaker' is a special game played when the score in a set is tied at 6-6 to decide the winner of the set.
EN: The structure 'too + adjective + for + person' is used to say that someone's ability or a quality is at such a high level that another person cannot compete with or handle it.
The exam was too hard for the students.
EN: In tennis reporting, scores are listed with the winner's games first (e.g., 6-1). A 'set' is won by the first player to reach 6 games with a lead of at least 2. If the score is 6-6, a tiebreaker is played.
EN: The verb 'is' connects the subject to a description or a title. When using 'and', you can connect two different descriptions to the same person.
She is a doctor and a talented singer.
EN: In sports like tennis, a 'seed' is a ranking given to players in a tournament. The 'number 1 seed' is the highest-ranked player. A 'favorite' is the person most people expect to win.
EN: The phrase 'will + verb' is used to talk about future events or plans that are certain to happen.
She will watch the tennis match tomorrow.
EN: In tennis tournaments like the French Open, the semifinals are the matches that determine who will play in the final championship match. 'Against' is the standard word used to describe facing an opponent in sports.
EN: Use 'will' followed by the base form of a verb to talk about future events or plans.
The game will start at eight.
EN: In sports like the French Open, matches are often scheduled for the 'night session' to accommodate television audiences and cooler temperatures.
EN: The verb 'look' is a linking verb used to describe the appearance or state of the subject. It is followed by an adjective (strong) rather than an adverb.
The tennis player looks tired after the long match.
EN: In tennis, the 'quarter-finals' is the round where only eight players remain. Winning this round is a significant achievement as it guarantees a spot in the top four (semifinals).
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: separuh akhir, suku akhir
Dalam konteks: kejohanan, liga
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
To try to stop someone or something that is attacking you, or to make an effort to win after losing.
Melawan balik, berusaha mengejar
To return to a successful position after being in a losing position.
bangkit kembali, membuat kemunculan semula
A player who is ranked second in a competition based on their previous performance.
pemain pilihan kedua