Describe events that happened a short time ago.
The idea
Recent describes something from a short time ago. Most recent identifies the latest among several.
Examples
- A recent storm damaged the pier.
- Her recent visit brought us joy.
- This article describes recent changes in the town.
- The discovery is recent.
- Our most recent trip was in May.
- Recent rain has filled the pond.
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Recent does not specify an exact number of days; the context determines the relevant period.
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Choose the correct answer. The festival happened last week, not years ago: it is ___. (recent / ancient)
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recent
Recent fits an event from last week.
Choose the correct answer. Of three visits, the last one is the ___. (most recent / oldest)
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most recent
Most recent selects the latest visit.
Choose the correct answer. Does a recent event have to be exactly two days old? (yes / no)
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no
No is correct: the word gives no exact date.
Practice round
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Choose the correct answer. The festival happened last week, not years ago: it is ___. (recent / ancient)
Choose the correct answer. Of three visits, the last one is the ___. (most recent / oldest)
Choose the correct answer. Does a recent event have to be exactly two days old? (yes / no)
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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