Idiom of the Week-Like the Back of My Hand

like the back of my hand--know something very well

ex. Jenny knows Paris like the back of her hand so I don't think you'll get lost there as long as you are with her.

Weekly Exercise-Adjective Identification

Instructions: Identify the adjective/s in the sentence.

  1. This book is mine.

    1. book
    2. is
    3. this


  2. There are three loaves of bread in the paper bag.

    1. bread, bag
    2. are, in

    3. three, paper


  3. What did you do yesterday?

    1. did
    2. what
    3. yesterday


  4. The boy found a toy in his Christmas stocking.

    1. found, toy
    2. the, a, Christmas
    3. boy, stocking



  5. An apple a day is good for one's health.

    1. apple
    2. an, good
    3. healt


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A Blog Carnival of English Learning-January 28, 2009

Welcome to the January 28, 2009 edition of a blog carnival of english learning.

English Subject presents Learn English - English Speaking Tutorial » Blog Archives » Understanding English Language Contractions posted at English Tutorial, saying, "As if English wasn��t complicated enough already, you��ll eventually be faced with the challenge of throwing in contractions."

Rani presents How to write a short story- review posted at Rayray's writing, saying, "I am in the process of showing everybody how to write a short story. Read how I filled out the different steps of writing a short story, then read the posts of my short story."

Rafal Barnowski presents They are baaack! - new set of exercises posted at English for Advanced Students, saying, "The current crisis can produce a wave of boomerangers, i.e. children_that_just_weren’t_supposed_to _live_with_us_any_longer. Parents are going to struggle as their adult children are forcing themselves back into the folks’ houses. But is it always going to be a nuisance?

Find out at ESL Master, where you can improve your English while reading interesting articles!"

Simone presents IELTS Speaking tips that helped Phuong get Band 7 | IELTS-Blog posted at IELTS-Blog, saying, "Here are some tips from a high achiever that aced his English test"

Rani presents How to write a personal letter- Apologies posted at Rayray's writing, saying, "Do you need help writing a personal letter? This week it is how to write apologies."

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Thought for the Week-True Courage


Courage is doing what you're afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you're scared.

Eddie Rickenbacker(1890 - 1973)

Word of the Week-Putrid

putrid


Part of Speech: adjective
Pronunciation:  pyoo-trid

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Meanings:
*in a decaying, rotting or decomposing state
*having the smell of decaying flesh
*corrupt or evil
ex.  Don't eat the vegetables in the cupboard anymore for they already have a putrid smell.

Idiom of the Week-Twenty-four/seven

Twenty-four/seven--means every minute, all the time



ex. 'Ministop' convenience stores are open 24/7.

Weekly Exercise-Pronoun Quiz

Instructions: Choose the pronoun that makes the sentence correct.

  1. Give the message to __________ arrives first.

    1. whomever
    2. whoever


  2. David asked ________ sister to do the dishes.

    1. his
    2. her



  3. The prince watched _________ dog play ball.

    1. her
    2. his


  4. I like my niece very much for _________ is very charming.

    1. she
    2. he


  5. The waiter apologized when _________ accidentally stepped on the man's foot.


    1. she
    2. he


  6. The book is on the table where you placed ___________.

    1. it
    2. him


  7. When I see my uncle, I will tell _________ about you.

    1. her
    2. him



  8. Did Maria give _______ dress to Dianne?

    1. her
    2. his


  9. Each member of the club should do ______ best in the competition.

    1. his
    2. her


  10. She ____________ went to the shop to check if it's really closed.


    1. herself
    2. himself


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Thought for the Week-Minds are Parachutes


Minds are like parachutes. They only function when they are open.

Sir James Dewar, Scientist (1877-1925)

Word of the Week-Doppelganger

dop·pel·gäng·er

Part of Speech: noun
Pronunciation: doppl-ganger

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Trivia:  Doubleganger is another term for doppelganger.

Meaning:
*someone closely resembling another person
*a ghost or apparition identical to a living person
ex. I would probably faint if I saw my own doppelganger.

Idiom of the Week-Who Wears the Pants?

Who wears the pants?--it's the same as asking who is the dominant person in the relationship; who is in control

ex. Why are you so afraid to go home late? Who wears the pants in your house anyway?

Weekly Exercise-Pronoun Identification Quiz

Instructions: Identify the pronouns in the sentences.

  1. He likes her a lot.

    1. a, lot
    2. he,her
    3. likes


  2. It grew dark all of a sudden.

    1. It
    2. dark

    3. sudden


  3. You make me happy.

    1. you, me
    2. make
    3. happy


  4. Each is entitled to his own opinion.

    1. each, his
    2. own
    3. entitled



  5. I myself gave him the gift.

    1. I, myself, him
    2. the gift
    3. gave


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A Blog Carnival of English Learning-January 13, 2009

Welcome to the January 13, 2009 edition of a blog carnival of english learning.

Praveen presents More on Minimalist Writing posted at Tao of Simplicity.

English Subject presents Learn English - English Speaking Tutorial » Blog Archives » Introducing Your Children to English Speaking Schools posted at English Tutorial, saying, "How to introduce your children to English speaking schools"

Simone presents Reading, Writing and Speaking tips from Band 8 achiever | IELTS-Blog posted at IELTS-Blog, saying, "IELTS exam tips from a high achiever"

Cheryl St.John presents Letter Writing: The Lost Art posted at Petticoats & Pistols.

One Language presents Learn English Articles » Blog Archive » Simple English Sentence Construction posted at Learn English Articles, saying, "One of the most challenging aspects of learning a new language is understanding how to string together all the words you��ve learned into a cohesive sentence."

Kakie presents Award winning ?Anna Goes Hiking? children?s book teaches kids about nature and the outdoors posted at Bur Bur & Friends: Community Park, saying, "This book is good for ESL, special ed and kids ages 2-7. The series is called Bur Bur and Friends, an award winning children's book series that uses a cast of multicultural characters who educate kids about sports, outdoor exploration and active play through their experiences."

Rani presents How to write a short story. posted at Rayray's writing, saying, "Learn and follow along with me as we develop and write a short story."

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Thought for the Week-Time


Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.

H. Jackson Brown

Word of the Week-Spiel

spiel

Part of Speech: noun
Pronunciation: speel or shpeel

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Meaning:
*speech designed to convince (usually long and delivered rapidly and extravagantly)
ex. The popular TV host writes her own spiels.

Idiom of the Week-Hot Button

hot button--hot issue

ex. Late last year, the elections in the US was a hot button.

Weekly Exercise-Possessive Case of Nouns Quiz

Instructions: Choose the correct possessive case of the noun.

  1. What is the possessive case (singular) of the noun 'boy'?

    1. boy's
    2. boys
    3. boys'


  2. What is the possessive case (plural) of the noun 'hero'?

    1. hero's
    2. heroes'

    3. heros


  3. What is the possessive case (plural) of the noun 'wife'?

    1. wifes'
    2. wife's
    3. wives'


  4. What is the possessive case (singular) of the noun 'son-in-law'?

    1. sons-in-law
    2. son-in-law's
    3. sons-in-law's



  5. What is the possessive case (singular) of the noun 'man'?

    1. mans
    2. men's
    3. man's


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A Blog Carnival of English Learning-January 9, 2009

Welcome to the January 7, 2009 edition of a blog carnival of english learning.



makingthishome presents Making This Home » Blog Archive » The Problems with Speaking English at Our House posted at Making This Home, saying, "We're an English speaking family struggling with our language in Germany with a few laughs here. Thanks for hosting!"


Britannica Blog presents "Study Skills" Ought to Include an Understanding of Memory posted at Britannica Blog, saying, "Schooling in the United States—especially beginning around the sixth grade—requires that students do a certain amount of memorization. Sometimes the demands on memory are overt and narrow, as when students are given a spelling list to learn, and other times the memory demands are implicit and broader, as when students are asked to compare a poem they are reading in class to one that they read a week ago."


Tiffany Holley presents Learning the Lingo posted at Life on the Road: Home Business, Homeschool, and Cats!.


Catherine Eagleson presents Word Puzzles…Perfect for Kids? Brains! posted at Crosswords For Fun, saying, "Word puzzles are great way make English fun to learn."


Scott Palat presents 6 Tips for Success in School | posted at Colleen Palat.


One Language presents A Basic Introduction to Adverbs posted at Learn English Articles, saying, "What you should know when trying to learn about adverbs"



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Thought for the Week-Illiteracy of the 21st Century


The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.

Alvin Toffler

Word of the Week-Angst

angst

Part of Speech: noun
Pronunciation: angkst

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Meaning:

*fear or anxiety
ex. I was filled with angst when I heard that my friend needs to undergo surgery.

Tongue Twister of the Week-L and R







Idiom of the Week-Go Fly a Kite

go fly a kite--an expression used to tell someone to leave you alone

ex. I'm very busy right now. Why don't you go fly a kite?

Weekly Exercise-Noun Gender Quiz

Instructions: Choose the correct gender of the noun.

  1. teacher

    1. common
    2. masculine
    3. neuter
    4. feminine


  2. nephew

    1. feminine

    2. common
    3. neuter
    4. masculine


  3. grandchild

    1. neuter
    2. masculine
    3. feminine
    4. common


  4. mountain


    1. neuter
    2. common
    3. feminine
    4. masculine


  5. hen

    1. feminine
    2. common
    3. masculine
    4. neuter


  6. alumnus


    1. neuter
    2. common
    3. feminine
    4. masculine


  7. aunt

    1. masculine
    2. feminine
    3. common
    4. neuter


  8. hero


    1. masculine
    2. feminine
    3. common
    4. neuter


  9. landlord

    1. common
    2. feminine
    3. neuter
    4. masculine


  10. heiress


    1. feminine
    2. common
    3. masculine
    4. neuter


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