Thursday, April 23, 2009

FINE DIFFERENCES

TORTUROUS/TORTUOUS

Explain the difference between the words "torturous" and "tortuous".
What part of speech is each word?
Use "torturous" and "tortuous" in sentences that display their respective meanings.

BONUS

What is the easiest way to determine what part of speech a word is, if you are unsure?


TODAY'S WORD

Today's word is "larcenous".
What part of speech is "larcenous"?
Define "larcenous" and use it in a sentence and in your speech today.

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