Think and Speak

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

The verbs below all indicate movement in some way. Use each one in a sentence, in such a way as to make its meaning clear, and distinguish it from the other words in the list.

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

The verbs below all indicate some use of the eyes. Use each one 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.

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

The words below are all commonly used to refer to speaking, and especially the manner of speaking — whether speech is gentle or soft, loud or quiet, with anger or tenderness. Use each word in a sentence, in such a way as to make its meaning clear.

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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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