1 November 22
The verb walk does not give much idea of the kind of movement involved. Compose sentences for which these verbs would be more suitable than ‘walk’.
1 Sidle.
2 Totter.
3 Stride.
Which word would you find most suitable for these situations?
ISomeone who has just received a blow to the head. IISomeone pilfering food at a party. IIISomeone before or after issuing a complaint or a threat. IVSomeone approaching a celebrity for an autograph. VSomeone who has just received a threat. VISomeone who has just lost his footing (why?). VIISomeone trying to cross a crowded room without being noticed.
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2 November 10
Prove by examples that the verb ‘strike’ can be used to express all of these ideas. Try to make the meaning as unmistakable as you can. For example:
Dismantle tents.
→ At first light, we struck camp and mounted up, with two hours’ hard riding to look forward to.
1 Hit something or someone.
2 Find a deposit of some mineral.
3 Begin playing music.
4 Make a new friend.
5 Suddenly get an idea.
6 Embark on a challenging journey, or a new and independent endeavour.
7 Interrupt a conversation.
8 Erase a name or a record.