A1 Collocation خنثی

small town

A compact settlement.

معنی

A relatively small community or settlement, smaller than a city.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Small towns in the US are often associated with 'Main Street' and high school football culture. In the UK, 'small town' often refers to market towns with historic centers.

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Hyphenation Rule

Remember: 'I live in a small town' (no hyphen). 'I have a small-town life' (hyphen).

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The 'Small Town' Vibe

In English, calling something a 'small town' can be a compliment (cozy) or an insult (boring). Context matters!

معنی

A relatively small community or settlement, smaller than a city.

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Hyphenation Rule

Remember: 'I live in a small town' (no hyphen). 'I have a small-town life' (hyphen).

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The 'Small Town' Vibe

In English, calling something a 'small town' can be a compliment (cozy) or an insult (boring). Context matters!

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the sentence.

I grew up in a ____ town, so I know everyone.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: small

Small town is the correct collocation.

Which is correct?

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: It is a small town.

Small town is a noun phrase here, so no hyphen.

Match the word to its meaning.

Small town = ?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: B

A small town is a type of community.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Do you like the city? B: No, I prefer a ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: small town

The context is comparing city life to town life.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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Complete the sentence. جای خالی A1

I grew up in a ____ town, so I know everyone.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: small

Small town is the correct collocation.

Which is correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: It is a small town.

Small town is a noun phrase here, so no hyphen.

Match the word to its meaning. Match A1

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: B

A small town is a type of community.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Do you like the city? B: No, I prefer a ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: small town

The context is comparing city life to town life.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

6 سوال

Usually, a village is smaller. A town has more shops and services.

Yes, it is very common and sounds friendly.

When it's an adjective before a noun, like 'small-town girl'.

No, it's a neutral description.

Big city or metropolis.

You can call it a 'sleepy town' or a 'one-horse town'.

عبارات مرتبط

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Hometown

builds on

The town where you were born.

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One-horse town

specialized form

A very small, boring town.

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Big city

contrast

A large urban area.

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