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DON’T LET THIS ONE FRIGHTEN YOU
Cinquain
A CINQUAIN is a poem with five lines .
Example: Dentist
In charge
Drills, talks, tortures!
Fills me with dread -
Pain.
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Another way to get rid of verbophobia is to try some verbalism.
Some what? VERBALISM = a very close attention to words.
Nouns | Verbs | Answer |
1. The stars | A howled | 1C |
2. The leaves | B exploded | |
3. The witches | C twinkled | |
4. The bomb | D roared | |
5. The wind | E applauded | |
6. The raindrops | F jingled | |
7. The chains | G pattered | |
8. The spectators | H flashed | |
9. The owl | I rustled | |
10. The wolves | J cackled | |
11. The lightning | K hooted |
As its name suggests, an adverb adds to the meaning of a verb. Complete each sentence by selecting the most suitable adverb from the group of three on the right. Highlight your choice.
LEARNING OUTCOME 5: THINKING AND REASONING The learner is able to use language to think and reason, as well as to access, process and use information for learning.
Assessment Standard
We know this when the learner:
5.3 processes information:
5.3.4 puts information in the right order.
5.4 uses language to think creatively:
5.4.3 finds different ways to express ideas using a thesaurus and discusses nuances in meaning.
LEARNING OUTCOME 6: LANGUAGE STRUCTURE AND USE The learner will know and be able to use the sounds, words and grammar of the language and interpret texts.
Assessment Standard
We know this when the learner:
6.2 works with sentences:
6.2.5 identifies and uses nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions.
Memorandum
Activity 2
Activity 3
1. happily
2. loudly
3. stealthily
4. patiently
5. impudently
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