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Ulysses S. Grant: Well-Meaning

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Understand noun clauses and “turned out to be”.

Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.

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Words to know

congressman
A member of the U.S. Congress.
personally
As an individual; in person.
military
Relating to the army and soldiers.

Answer key

  1. But his presidency is not what made him famous.“What made him famous” is a noun clause.
  2. The congressman did not know Grant personally.“Personally” means in person, as an individual.
  3. He said he would not do it when he was an adult.“Would not do it” reports a promise about the future.
  4. But he turned out to be an excellent military leader.“Turned out to be” means was found to be in the end.
  5. Without his family nearby, Grant began having problems with money.“Without… nearby” means when they were not close to him.

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