Thirsty describes the feeling of needing a drink.
The idea
Say I am thirsty, she feels thirsty, or ask are you thirsty? The feeling can be caused by heat or salty food.
Examples
- I am thirsty after the walk.
- Are you thirsty? There is water on the table.
- She felt thirsty during the journey.
- The children were thirsty after playing.
- This salty food makes me thirsty.
- If you are thirsty, would you like some tea?
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In English, use a form of be or feel with the adjective: I am thirsty, not I have thirsty.
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Choose the linking verb. I ___ thirsty after the walk. (am / have)
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am
Am links I to the adjective thirsty.
Choose the question. Ask about the feeling: ___ (Are you thirsty? / Do you thirsty?)
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Are you thirsty?
Are you thirsty? asks about the feeling.
Choose a response to thirst. Your guest is thirsty. Offer ___. (some water / a sandwich)
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some water
A drink addresses thirst; hungry refers to needing food.
Practice round
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Choose the linking verb. I ___ thirsty after the walk. (am / have)
Choose the question. Ask about the feeling: ___ (Are you thirsty? / Do you thirsty?)
Choose a response to thirst. Your guest is thirsty. Offer ___. (some water / a sandwich)
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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Ask someone whether they are thirsty and offer a suitable drink.