Thursday, February 25, 2010

MOOT/MUTE

I cite these words because I have been listening to the Vancouver Olympics commentators and one of them cannot distinguish between "moot" and "mute". It is a question of pronunciation.

Therefore, define pronunciation.
Define "moot" and "mute" and explain the difference between the words.
Explain the difference in pronunciation of "moot" and "mute".
Create sentences for "moot" and "mute" that reveal the correct use of the words.

TODAY'S WORD

The word for today is "twitter".
Define "twitter". You must give the traditional definition and avoid any reference to computer communications.
How many parts of speech can you list for "twitter"?
Create a sentence using "twitter" in its original meaning.

LET US CELEBRATE - NATIONAL GRAMMAR DAY - MARCH 4

There is a wonderful site that comprehensively covers a multitude of grammar questions and it is listed as National grammar Day.
Visit the site. It is worth the effort if you value the correct use of the English language.
Check the site listed below. It is great.

nationalgrammarday.com

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