Some quotes collected over time 🙂 Behold, the half was not told me. ~ Bible Little things affect little minds. ~ Benjamin Disraeli There are three kinds of lies; lies, damned lies, and statistics. ~ Mark Twain I think I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree. ~ Joyce Kilmer O dark, … Continue reading Quotes-My Collection
Figures of Speech
Figures of speech used in the English language enhance the meaning of what's being said and make the reader understand the text better. It brings out the creativity and imagination of the writer, making it more memorable. It enhances the writing, delivering a more graphic, clear, emphatic and interesting piece. The few figures of speech … Continue reading Figures of Speech
Nouns: Case
An attempt to explain Nouns: Case through this PowerPoint presentation. Go to the link and check it out. Cases of Nouns
Idioms with numbers
Well, there are idioms and idioms and we all use them freely in our speech and writing. Here are just a few with numbers. You can add your choice of idiom with numbers and make a sentence with it to highlight the meaning. Two left feet means that one is a bad dancer or having … Continue reading Idioms with numbers
New Proverbs
I got this as a forward, and liked it enough to share. I am sure you will agree with this too. Tough times, stay at home days, mind works overtime and at times gets dull. What a variety of emotions are being experienced!! More of that later, read this, add your own too. *30 New … Continue reading New Proverbs
CONTRARY PROVERBS
*CONTRARY PROVERBS* 1 All good things come to those who wait. BUT Time and tide wait for no man. 2 The pen is mightier than the sword. BUT Actions speak louder than words. 3 Wise men think alike. BUT Fools seldom differ. 4The best things in life are free . BUT There's no such thing … Continue reading CONTRARY PROVERBS
Picture Composition
PICTURE COMPOSITION I have made this PowerPoint presentation for understanding how to write a Picture Composition. Do write your comments and thoughts below. Click on the link to know more.
JUST A MINUTE
Some interesting topics for Just A Minute. It is an activity that as an English teacher I have found very fascinating. The participant must start by repeating the topic, then continue speaking on it for a minute without pausing ( a minor pause for breath is allowed, the decision lies with the moderator), without repetition … Continue reading JUST A MINUTE
Prepositions
A. Â Fill in the blanks with appropriate Prepositions: The manager set ______the plan of operation in his diary. The boys set ____ work the moment the bell rang. The girls set _____their task in an unruffled manner. Winter set _____late this year, in the south. The judge set ______their decisions in an autocratic manner. The … Continue reading Prepositions
Conjunctions
Some insights Though/Although/Even though (Inspite of something)( Contrast) But (Contrasting Conjunctions) Even though I earn a lot of money every month I never seem to have any spare. Though more expensive, the new model is safer and more efficient. We didn't make any profit though nobody knows why. Harry is a great friend though we … Continue reading Conjunctions
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