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Homophone riddles...

*HOMOPHONE RIDDLES* *What did the dog say to the insect that bit him?* Flee, flea! *What do you call a huge pile of money?* A cash cache. *What do you call a rough path?* A coarse course. *What’s an untied string?* Not a knot! *What do you call a gathering of butchers?* A meat meet. *What do you call a discounted boat ride?* A sail sale. *What do you call two pears?* A pear pair. *Who did Uncle Bug marry?* Aunt Ant. *What do you call a scary bear?* A grisly grizzly. *Why did the cowboy give cough medicine to his steed?* He had a hoarse horse. *What do you call a lazy statue?* An idle idol. *How did the moose begin the letter to his cousin?* Dear Deer. *What do you call a young coal digger?* A minor miner. *What do you say to a soldier in shining armor when he goes to bed?* Night-night, Knight! *What do you call a scared bucket?* A pale pail. *What do you call bunny fur?* Hare hair. *What is a quick look at a mountaintop?* A peak peek...

Spelling correction rules...

10 Golden Rules on Spelling Correction in English Grammar* *Rule 1:* When the suffix “full” is added to a word, one “ I” is removed. Faith + full = faithful Use + full= useful *Rule 2:* If the word to which the suffix “full” is added ends in “ll”, one “I” is removed from the word also. Skill +full = skilful Will + full= wilful *Rule 3:* Words of two or three syllables ending in single vowel + single consonant double the final consonant if the last syllable is stressed. Eg- Permit + ed = permitted Occur + ing =occurring Control + ed =controlled Begin + ing = beginning *Rule 4:* Consonant ‘L’ is doubled in the words ending in single vowel + “I” before a suffix beginning with a vowel eg. Signal + ing = signalling Repel + ent = repellent Quarrel + ed = quarrelled Travel + er = traveller *Rule 5:* Words ending in silent “e”, drop the “e” before a suffix beginning with a voweleg. Hope + ing = hoping Live + ed = lived Drive + er = driver Tire + ing= tiring *Rule 6:* If ...

12 boring words....

👉🏻 _*12 Boring 😬 Words and What You Can Use Instead*_ 🗂 *Instead of _“ACTUALLY”_ ,use:* • Absolutely • As a matter of fact • Indeed • In fact • In point of fact • In reality • Indeed • Certainly • Veritably • Genuinely • Sincerely • Truly 🗂 *Instead of _“AMAZING“,_ use:* • Surprising • Astonishing • Fascinating • Fabulous • Incredible • Marvelous • Prodigious • Shocking • Stunning • Surprising • Unbelievable • Wonderful 🗂 *Instead of _“AWESOME”,_ use:* • Awe-inspiring • Breathtaking • Extraordinary • Fantastic • Grand • Impressive • Magnificent • Mind-blowing • Outstanding • Remarkable • Wonderful 🗂 *Instead of _“BEAUTIFUL“,_ use”* • Attractive • Cute • Elegant • Exquisite • Glamorous • Gorgeous • Handsome • Lovely • Neat • Pretty • Striking • Stunning 🗂 *Instead of _“GREAT”,_ use:* • Astounding • Commendable • Exemplary • First-rate • Fantastic • Incredible • Legendary • Noble • Phenomenal • Stupendous •...
10 Golden Rules on Spelling Correction in English Grammar *Rule 1:* When the suffix “full” is added to a word, one “ I” is removed. Faith + full = faithful Use + full= useful *Rule 2:* If the word to which the suffix “full” is added ends in “ll”, one “I” is removed from the word also. Skill +full = skilful Will + full= wilful *Rule 3:* Words of two or three syllables ending in single vowel + single consonant double the final consonant if the last syllable is stressed. Eg- Permit + ed = permitted Occur + ing =occurring Control + ed =controlled Begin + ing = beginning *Rule 4:* Consonant ‘L’ is doubled in the words ending in single vowel + “I” before a suffix beginning with a vowel eg. Signal + ing = signalling Repel + ent = repellent Quarrel + ed = quarrelled Travel + er = traveller *Rule 5:* Words ending in silent “e”, drop the “e” before a suffix beginning with a voweleg. Hope + ing = hoping Live + ed = lived Drive + er = driver Tire + ing= tiring *Rule 6:...