Exercises in oral and written expression, based on old school textbooks
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Use each word in this list in a sentence, and say whether you have used it as a noun or as a verb.
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Show that you know the difference between glint, twinkle and flash.
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Make up sentences to show the subtle shades of meaning in words such as slither, soar and stampede.
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Use your own sentences to distinguish glance from gaze, or peer from perceive.
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Compose sentences to bring out the difference between whispering and whining.
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Make up a scenario for each of these prepositional phrases, such as ‘beyond endurance’ or ‘for no reason at all’.