Vocabulary

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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Suggest words that seem opposite in meaning to the words in this list.

Suggest words or phrases that seem opposite in meaning to each of the words below. We have suggested some possible answers; see if you can find any others.

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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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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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