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Posted in: QuestionsSunday, March 27, 2011
Questions
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Posted in: Questions[Tip] Replay vs Reply
Replay means to play again; reproduce (a recording) on a recorder; play (a melody) again; or repeat a game against the same opponent.
Reply is a verb that means to react verbally or show a response or a reaction to something. As a noun, it means A statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange.
Examples:
The lawyers replayed the conversation to show that their client was innocent.
The result was a draw, so both teams will have to replay the game.
She didn't want to reply.
He wrote replies to several of his critics.
Posted in: Tip of the day[Idiom] Chasing rainbows
It means trying to get something that you will never obtain; trying to achieve something that is not possible or practical.
e.g. "He's trying to get into Harvard but I think he's chasing rainbows."
Posted in: Idioms
Friday, March 11, 2011
[Tip] Moral vs. Morale
* Moral can be used as an adjective or as a noun. It describes standards of good or bad character and behaviour because it's concerned with principles of right and wrong. It can also mean the significance of a story or event; can be used describe a kind of story that tells you how you should or should not behave.
* Morale is a noun. It means a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose; the spirit of a group that makes the members want the group to succeed.
Examples:
He had no moral sense on the one hand, on the other, no fear.
He claimed his book was a very moral work.
The moral of the story is to love thy neighbour.
It is a difficult task but not impossible now our morale's improved so much.
You know the California crew - the morale's up there.
Posted in: Tip of the day
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
[Tip] Wonder vs. Wander
* Wander is a verb. It means to travel aimlessly or without any destination. It also means to lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking.
* Wonder ,as a verb, means means to consider or question some issue; to have a wish or desire to know something; be amazed at something. As a noun, it means something that causes feelings of wonder; the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising; a state in which you want to learn more about something.
Examples:
After dinner, we wandered into town.
I often wander through the woods, it helps me think.
I wonder whether this was the right thing to do.
The pyramids are a wonder to behold.
Quiz: Wander vs. Wonder.
Posted in: Tip of the day[Quote] Sense of humor
"A sense of humor... is needed armor. Joy in one's heart and some laughter on one's lips is a sign that the person down deep has a pretty good grasp of life."
-- Hugh Sidey--
Posted in: Beautiful Quotes
