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| NOVEMBER 2001 |
| A Word from the Editor Here's another write-up I came across in the newspaper. It also deals with the English language. This time, it concerns homophones- words which are spelt the same and sound the same but have different meanings. See how many you can pick up from this write-up. There are at least thirteen. Because it is a little long the section on suggested websites has been held over. Read and enjoy! Isn't this a splendid way to improve your vocabulary? |
| The English Language Some words have different meanings, And yet they are spelt the same. A cricket is an insect, To play it - it's a game. On every hand, in every land, It's thoroughly agreed The English language to explain is very hard indeed. Some people say that you're a dear, Yet dear is far from cheap, A jumper is a thing you wear, Yet a jumper has to leap. It's very clear, it's very queer And pray who is to blame For different meanings to some words pronounced and spelt the same? A little journey is a trip A trip is when you fall It doesn't mean you have to dance Whene'er you hold a ball. Now here's a thing that puzzles me: Musicians of good taste Will very often form a band, I've one around my waist! You spin a top, go for a spin, Or spin a yarn, maybe - Yet every spin's a different spin As you can plainly see. Now here's a most peculiar thing, "twas told to me as a joke - A dumb man wouldn't speak a word, Yet seized a wheel and spoke. A door may often be ajar, But give the door a slam, And then your nerves reeive a jar - And there are pots of jam. You've heard, of course, of traffic jams, And jams you give your thumbs. And adders too - one is a snake, The other adds up sums. A policeman is a copper it's a nickname (impolite) Yet a copper in a kitchen Is an article you light. On every hand, in every land, It's thoroughly agreed - The English language to explain is very hard indeed. |
| QUOTE OF THE MONTH Imagination is more important than knowledge |
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