Describe things that yield to pressure and sounds that are gentle.
The idea
Use soft before a noun or after be or feel. It describes texture or a gentle sound.
Examples
- This pillow feels soft.
- The baby has a soft blanket.
- She heard a soft knock at the door.
- The sand is soft under our feet.
- A soft voice came from the next room.
- The cat sleeps on a soft rug.
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Watch out
A soft sound is quiet, but a soft pillow is about touch, not volume.
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Choose the right word. The cushion is easy to press; it is ___. (soft / hard)
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soft
Soft fits a cushion that yields to pressure.
Choose the right word. Please play the music at a ___ volume. (soft / loud)
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soft
Soft describes low volume here.
Choose the right word. The wool feels ___ against my skin. (soft / noisy)
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soft
Soft describes how the wool feels.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the right word. The cushion is easy to press; it is ___. (soft / hard)
Choose the right word. Please play the music at a ___ volume. (soft / loud)
Choose the right word. The wool feels ___ against my skin. (soft / noisy)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe a soft object and a soft sound.