Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Proverbs and Sayings - Still Waters Run Deep

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Meaning – used to describe people who have deep, interesting personalities despite being quiet and calm. Ø       We were pleasantly sur...
Saturday, 27 June 2015

Homophones - Throne v Thrown

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Throne ( noun ) 1.         the chair specifically used by the king or queen Ø      I like the painting of the king sitting on the thr...
Thursday, 25 June 2015

Homophones - Root v Route

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Root 1.   ( noun ) - part of plant Ø       The roots of plants grow deep into the earth to get water and food. They are also respon...
Tuesday, 23 June 2015

Similes with As - As fresh as a daisy

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Meaning – very fresh Ø       After a good night’s sleep, I felt as fresh as a daisy . Ø       Despite the long journey, John was ene...
Saturday, 20 June 2015

Phrasal Verbs - Back (Back down v Back out v Back up)

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Back down – give way, admit defeat Ø      After weeks of negotiations, the management finally backed down and accepted the workers’ dem...
Thursday, 18 June 2015

Common Idioms - To be Miles Away

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Meaning – to be day-dreaming Ø       Kate was miles away this morning. I can’t help but wonder what’s on her mind. Ø       Everyone...
Tuesday, 16 June 2015

Similes With Like - Fight Like Cats and Dogs

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Meaning – to fight fiercely Ø       It’s good to see that even though the two brothers fight like cats and dogs , they’re always the...