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
Some fun with puns 😜
Now, I got this as a forward. Honestly speaking, I wish I was so creative. Hats off to whoever has penned this down. The Covid issues are draining everyone’s patience, but some people are making their minds work overtime and it’s fun. So here goes.. enjoy 😉 For the PUN lovers ☺☺☺ This lock-down is … Continue reading Some fun with puns 😜
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
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
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
Prepositions
Prepositions: Pre-position: A strategic word positioned after a noun or a pronoun and its object. Examples: The book is on the table. book: Noun; Table: object. On: preposition. is: linking verb. https://youtu.be/SlKdc3qf7c8 The ants get in your ear while you are asleep. ants: noun; ear :object. In: Preposition. your: modifier. Inside every cynical person, there … Continue reading Prepositions
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
Letter Writing
Ideas for letter Writing: Informal Write a letter to your friend thanking him or er for the gift you received on your birthday. Write a letter to your sister describing a family function that she could not attend. Write a letter to your friend telling her about a summer camp you attended during your vacation. … Continue reading Letter Writing
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