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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

VISUAL DICTIONARY

In today's post I'd like to draw your attention to a magnficent and free tool on the internet. It's the Merriam-Webster Visual dictionary. An added feature is the fact that you can click on the word to find out how it's pronounced. I think you'll really like it and I'm sure you'll find it very helpful.
Click on this link to check it out http://visual.merriam-webster.com/

Friday, February 24, 2012

ANSWER KEY p. 58 ex. 5c: VOCABULARY

1 dresser
2 glass
3 entrance
4 gallery
5 upstairs
6 airy
7 shutters
8 patio

ANSWER KEY FOR EX. 4B p. 137: SECOND CONDITIONAL

a 1. It would be better for me if we met tomorrow.
2. She wouldn't treat him like that if she really loved him.
3. If I could live anywhere in the world, I'd/would live in New Zealand.
4. The kitchen would look bigger if we painted it white.
5. I wouldn't buy that house if I were you.
6. He'd/would be more attractive if he wore nicer clothes.
7. If we didn't have children, we'd/would travel more.
8. What would you do in this situation if you were me?

b. 1. get
2.'d/would feel
3. lost
4. 'll cook
5. didn't live
6. doesn't get lost
7. gets
8. 'd/would enjoy

Sunday, February 5, 2012

WRITING TIPS

WRITING CHECKLIST

There are eight points that one must keep in mind when writing, to wit:

1. Content points have been covered.

2. The register is appropriate.

3. There is evidence of good vocabulary.

4. There is evidence of a good range of grammar.

5. The composition is divided into paragraphs.

6. There are linkers.

7. The format adopted is appropriate.

8. Would the reader understand your point of view?