Sunday 9 February 2020

Homonyms- Drive (As a Verb and Noun)



(verb) - operate

  • Tim drives like a maniac (= mad person)! I am never getting into his car again!




(noun)  
1. trip

  • Thankfully, the 3-hour drive to my aunt's house was a pleasant one.  
  • The Johnsons went for a drive in the country last Saturday and loved it.


2. desire

  • His drive to be successful was so great that he became the CFO of a multinational company by the time he was 35.
  • Melissa's boss was so impressed by her drive and focus to succeed that he immediately hired her.

Sunday 2 February 2020

Homonyms - Voice (As a Verb and Noun)



1. (noun) - Sound coming from the mouth.

  • Sarah lost her voice again when she caught the flu two days ago.
  • John lowered his voice when he spoke to avoid being heard by the others in the room.



2. (verb) - To express feelings, opinion etc. 

  • Upon voicing his dissatisfaction for his meal, the restaurant immediately responded by serving John a complimentary dessert.   
  • Mr Johnson voiced his concern when his son insisted on travelling despite the recent Coronavirus outbreak.