Saying how you feel — and why
Some verbs need a complement to finish the skeleton — "I was happy" isn't complete until the adjective is there. Build that core (subject + be + adjective), then add the reason with because or because of.
Read the sentences below, then practice the whole lesson with audio.
- 1He was nervous because of the exam.
- 2I stayed home because of the rain.
- 3I was happy because you came yesterday.
- 4I'm excited because I bought a new phone.
- 5I am ready for tomorrow’s trip.
- 6I laughed because of my friend.
- 7I got angry at his rude words.
- 8I am bored with the drama.
- 9I was tired of the long wait.
- 10I'm sorry for being late.
- 11I'm sorry for teasing you.
- 12I was glad to hear your news.
- 13I'm sad because I couldn't watch the movie.
- 14I feel sorry that you are sick.
- 15I was surprised to hear the news.
FAQ
- How does this dictation practice work?
- Play a sentence, type exactly what you hear, then press check — Dictation Trainer shows word-level feedback: which words you misheard, misspelled, confused for a homophone, or missed.
- Do I need an account, and is it free?
- You can read the sentences here without signing up. To practice with audio and save progress, create a free account — practice runs on Echoes you earn for free, starting with 100.
- What level is this lesson?
- This lesson is graded A2 on the CEFR scale and has 15 sentences. Dictation Trainer lessons currently run from A1 to B2, with more lessons on the way.