Think and Speak

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Verb or Noun

Use each word in this list in a sentence, and say whether you have used it as a noun or as a verb.

Verbs of Light

Show that you know the difference between glint, twinkle and flash.

Verbs of Motion

Make up sentences to show the subtle shades of meaning in words such as slither, soar and stampede.

Verbs of Seeing

Use your own sentences to distinguish glance from gaze, or peer from perceive.

Verbs of Speaking

Compose sentences to bring out the difference between whispering and whining.

By Leaps and Bounds

Make up a scenario for each of these prepositional phrases, such as ‘beyond endurance’ or ‘for no reason at all’.

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Clay Lane