Exercises

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

Use each word below in a sentence, in such a way as to make its meaning clear and distinguish it from the other words in the list. Some topics have been suggested underneath, though ‘eyes’ will work in almost every case.

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These rather strong adjectives need some careful handling; see if you are up to the task.

Choose an adjective from the list below, and use it in a sentence that makes its meaning clear. Some topics have been suggested underneath.

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Compose your own sentences to bring out the meaning of these adjectives.

For each word below, compose sentences to show that it may be used as an adjective. Adjectives provide extra information about a noun, e.g. a black cat, a round table, the early bird etc..

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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.

Which of the words below can be used as a verb? Justify your answer using sentences.

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

Use the following phrases in suitable sentences, or little snatches of dialogue. You will notice that each phrase begins with a preposition.

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Show you can distinguish these similar-sounding words.

In each group below, you will find words that sound the same, but differ in spelling and also in meaning. Compose your own sentences to bring out the differences between them.

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