BACKWARD/BACKWARDS
What is the difference between "backward" and "backwards"?
Are the words interchangeable?
Create sentences using each word correctly.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "diffidence".
Define "diffidence" and use it in a sentence.
CORRECTIONS & EXPLANATIONS
Corrections and explanations will be posted on Sunday.
Have a sunny weekend!
Friday, April 18, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
ANOTHER LITTLE TEST
CONFUSING?
Choose the correct form of the verb in each example below:
1. Occasionally I (lie, lay) on the couch.
2. Yesterday I (laid, lay) in the sun.
3. Usually I (lie, lay) on my right side.
4. The town (lies, lays) in a pleasant valley.
5. The responsibility (lies, lays) with you.
6. When school closed I (laid, layed) my books away.
7. He (laid, layed) claim to the insurance payment.
8. That book (has lain, has laid) on my desk for several days.
9. Shall I (lie, lay) your book on the desk?
10. You cannot (lie, lay) down to sleep but you can (lie, lay) down to sleep.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "stultify".
Define "stultify" and use it in a sentence.
Choose the correct form of the verb in each example below:
1. Occasionally I (lie, lay) on the couch.
2. Yesterday I (laid, lay) in the sun.
3. Usually I (lie, lay) on my right side.
4. The town (lies, lays) in a pleasant valley.
5. The responsibility (lies, lays) with you.
6. When school closed I (laid, layed) my books away.
7. He (laid, layed) claim to the insurance payment.
8. That book (has lain, has laid) on my desk for several days.
9. Shall I (lie, lay) your book on the desk?
10. You cannot (lie, lay) down to sleep but you can (lie, lay) down to sleep.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "stultify".
Define "stultify" and use it in a sentence.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
ANOTHER EASY DAY
DIFFUSE/DEFUSE
Explain the difference between "diffuse" and "defuse"
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Who said the following?
“A handful of patience is worth more that a bushel of brains.”
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "imperturbable".
Define "imperturbable" and use it in a sentence.
Explain the difference between "diffuse" and "defuse"
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Who said the following?
“A handful of patience is worth more that a bushel of brains.”
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "imperturbable".
Define "imperturbable" and use it in a sentence.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
WORD FUN
WRAPPED/RAPT/RAPPED - Part 1
Here is a fun one. Explain the differences in meaning of the words, "wrapt", "rapt" and "rapped".
WRAPPER/RAPTOR/RAPPER - Part 2
How do "wrapper", "raptor" and "rapper" relate to the words above?
Be sure to define each word.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "hypothetical".
Define "hypothetical" and use it in a sentence.
Here is a fun one. Explain the differences in meaning of the words, "wrapt", "rapt" and "rapped".
WRAPPER/RAPTOR/RAPPER - Part 2
How do "wrapper", "raptor" and "rapper" relate to the words above?
Be sure to define each word.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "hypothetical".
Define "hypothetical" and use it in a sentence.
Monday, April 14, 2008
EASY START
WENT/GONE
What part of speech is each word? Be specific.
Explain the correct uses of the words "went" and "gone".
Create sentences using each word correctly.
What is the most common misuse of these words?
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "imperturbable".
Define "imperturbable" and use it in a sentence.
What part of speech is each word? Be specific.
Explain the correct uses of the words "went" and "gone".
Create sentences using each word correctly.
What is the most common misuse of these words?
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "imperturbable".
Define "imperturbable" and use it in a sentence.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
CORRECTIONS & EXPLANATIONS - April 13, 2008
Here are the corrections for last week's postings.
Monday
ATTAIN/OBTAIN
“Attain” means reach, achieve or accomplish. Some effort is implied.
“Obtain” means get or acquire. There is no implication of effort.
Tuesday
Correct the error in the sentence below.
"A pair of eagle-eyed cops have nabbed the alleged gunmen believed to be behind a recent robbery downtown."
“Pair” is the singular subject of the sentence and demands a singular verb.
"A pair of eagle-eyed cops has nabbed the alleged gunmen believed to be behind a recent robbery downtown."
Wednesday
TROUPE/TROOPS
“Troupe” (n.) means a company, cast or band of performers. A “Trouper” is an actor.
“Troupe” is not used as a verb.
“Troops” (n.) always means a group of people, often military. Two troops means two groups, not two individuals. A member of a troop is a “trooper“.
As a verb, the army “trooped” through the mud and often individuals troop, or march, together for security.
Thursday
Choose the correct verb in each of the following sentences.
The corrected version is the second entry of each.
1. We (did, done) some new work today.
We did some new work today.
2. The players (began, begun) the game today.
The players began the game today
3. We had (came, come) home early.
We had come home early.
4. I (did, done) my homework at school today.
I did my homework at school today.
5. He (doesn't, don’t) come here often.
He doesn't come here often.
6. (May, Can) I borrow your coat?
May I borrow your coat?
7. We (came, come) here last week for a picnic.
We came here last week for a picnic.
8. I have (began, begun) my lessons today.
I have begun my lessons today.
9. You (can, may) have my pen.
You may have my pen.
10. I always (bring, fetch) my lunch to work.
I always bring my lunch to work.
Friday
BLATANT/FLAGRANT
“Blatant” (adj.) means highly objectionable and obvious, deliberate behaviour. It is always negative in connotation.
The adverbial form is “blatantly”.
“Flagrant” (adj.) means glaring or obvious.
The adverbial form is “flagrantly”.
"Blatant" and "flagrant" are not interchangeable.
QUOTE
“A mind without instruction can no more bear fruit than can a field, however fertile, without cultivation.”
This was said by Cicero.
THIS WEEK’S WORDS
“Apotheosis” (n.) means the ideal, one without equal or the model of perfection.
“Perfidious” (adj.) means treacherous, deceitful or unscrupulous.
“Impugn” (v.) means to attack as false or wrong, to censure, charge or accuse.
“Surreptitious” (adj.) means sneaky, underhanded or furtive.
“Diffidence” (n.) means self-doubt, reticence or a lack of self-confidence.
Monday
ATTAIN/OBTAIN
“Attain” means reach, achieve or accomplish. Some effort is implied.
“Obtain” means get or acquire. There is no implication of effort.
Tuesday
Correct the error in the sentence below.
"A pair of eagle-eyed cops have nabbed the alleged gunmen believed to be behind a recent robbery downtown."
“Pair” is the singular subject of the sentence and demands a singular verb.
"A pair of eagle-eyed cops has nabbed the alleged gunmen believed to be behind a recent robbery downtown."
Wednesday
TROUPE/TROOPS
“Troupe” (n.) means a company, cast or band of performers. A “Trouper” is an actor.
“Troupe” is not used as a verb.
“Troops” (n.) always means a group of people, often military. Two troops means two groups, not two individuals. A member of a troop is a “trooper“.
As a verb, the army “trooped” through the mud and often individuals troop, or march, together for security.
Thursday
Choose the correct verb in each of the following sentences.
The corrected version is the second entry of each.
1. We (did, done) some new work today.
We did some new work today.
2. The players (began, begun) the game today.
The players began the game today
3. We had (came, come) home early.
We had come home early.
4. I (did, done) my homework at school today.
I did my homework at school today.
5. He (doesn't, don’t) come here often.
He doesn't come here often.
6. (May, Can) I borrow your coat?
May I borrow your coat?
7. We (came, come) here last week for a picnic.
We came here last week for a picnic.
8. I have (began, begun) my lessons today.
I have begun my lessons today.
9. You (can, may) have my pen.
You may have my pen.
10. I always (bring, fetch) my lunch to work.
I always bring my lunch to work.
Friday
BLATANT/FLAGRANT
“Blatant” (adj.) means highly objectionable and obvious, deliberate behaviour. It is always negative in connotation.
The adverbial form is “blatantly”.
“Flagrant” (adj.) means glaring or obvious.
The adverbial form is “flagrantly”.
"Blatant" and "flagrant" are not interchangeable.
QUOTE
“A mind without instruction can no more bear fruit than can a field, however fertile, without cultivation.”
This was said by Cicero.
THIS WEEK’S WORDS
“Apotheosis” (n.) means the ideal, one without equal or the model of perfection.
“Perfidious” (adj.) means treacherous, deceitful or unscrupulous.
“Impugn” (v.) means to attack as false or wrong, to censure, charge or accuse.
“Surreptitious” (adj.) means sneaky, underhanded or furtive.
“Diffidence” (n.) means self-doubt, reticence or a lack of self-confidence.
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