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Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by boay(m): 6:11pm On Nov 06, 2013
Jodekss: Which of the following sentences is correct?
(a) Our aim is to rid this government of corruption.
(b) Our aim is to rid off this government of corruption.
B

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Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by boay(m): 6:12pm On Nov 06, 2013
@ Jodekss
Pls always post the correct answer. Thanks

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Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by Jodekss(m): 6:12pm On Nov 06, 2013
Nah, ya are not rice.
Elliotwiz1: a
boay:

AT, but not sure
'at' is used for positions, directions, states but not for this. It would rather be 'in'
Elliotwiz1: Please wait for questions to be answered before you add more, going through the whole thing looks stressful now
gotcha...
Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by boay(m): 6:13pm On Nov 06, 2013
Jodekss: Which of the following sentences is incorrect; and why?
(a) If you need any extra help then just call me.
(b) If you need any extra help, just call me.
A
Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by boay(m): 6:15pm On Nov 06, 2013
Jodekss: [size=17]Choose the best option to fill in the blank.
Why don't you come to my house ________ Christmas.
(a) in
(b) at
(c) on
(d) by
(e) no preposition.[/size]

AT, but not sure
Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by Nobody: 6:17pm On Nov 06, 2013
Please wait for questions to be answered before you add more, going through the whole thing looks stressful now
Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by rkarang: 6:19pm On Nov 06, 2013
Jodekss: there's difference betwixt the pronunciation of the first alphabets of UNIVERSITY AND UBIQUITOUS. Try it, you'd point out that the shape of your mouth and tongue differs. That's why we may have, THE/A preceding UNIVERSITY and not AN...
And sir, we all a learner... grin
Perhaps, a poor speaker ! tongue tongue tongue tongue An ubiquitous? gosh! grin grin grin Maybe an occasional error sha.
Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by Nobody: 6:21pm On Nov 06, 2013
Jodekss: [size=17]Fill in the blank.
Which one is correct ?
1.Come in my room.
2.Come in to my room.
3.Come into my room.
4.Come inside my room
Note : Correct answer may lead to more than one.[/size]
I'll say 3 and 4 because a room is an enclosure.
Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by Jodekss(m): 6:23pm On Nov 06, 2013
Nah, ya are not rice.
Elliotwiz1: a
boay:

AT, but not sure
'at' is used for positions, directions, states but not for this. It would rather be 'in'
Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by Jodekss(m): 6:24pm On Nov 06, 2013
Elliotwiz1: Please wait for questions to be answered before you add more, going through the whole thing looks stressful now
gotcha...sir
Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by Nobody: 6:24pm On Nov 06, 2013
Jodekss: PHRASE: 'to be in someone else's shoes'
To be in someone else's shoes means to experience something from another's point of view.
Examples:
If you were in her shoes, you wouldn't have gambled that money away.
If I were in your shoes, I think I'd write to her rather than try to explain over the phone.
Can you cite an example using this phrase? Give a try!
Do share this phrase with your friends and let them try this.
if i were in your shoes, i would have sold all my gold necklaces.
Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by Nobody: 6:26pm On Nov 06, 2013
Jodekss: She's always talking ____ the phone.
(a) in
(b) at
(c) on
(d) with
(e) no preposition.
c-on

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Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by Nobody: 6:27pm On Nov 06, 2013
Jodekss: [size=17]Which of the following forms of transport do you 'get in'?
(a) car
(b) bus
(c) train
(d) bicycle
(e) aeroplane[/size]
car
Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by Jodekss(m): 6:32pm On Nov 06, 2013
Elliotwiz1: I'll say 3 and 4 because a room is an enclosure.
ya
Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by Jodekss(m): 6:33pm On Nov 06, 2013
Elliotwiz1: car
bus... E.g Mum I am almost home, am yet on our school bus!
Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by Jodekss(m): 6:38pm On Nov 06, 2013
Elliotwiz1: if i were in your shoes, i would have sold all my gold necklaces.
lol grin
IF I WERE IN WOLE SOYINKA'S SHOES, I WOULD ALWAYS HAVE MY HAIR AND BEARD PAINTED WITH POLISH.
Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by Jodekss(m): 6:51pm On Nov 06, 2013
Antonym :
1. ASSIMILATE
strive
adapt
synchronize
estrange
officiate
2. CONDITIONAL
erratic
crystalline
unrestricted
dependent
calculating
3. IMPAIR
disoblige
underwrite
envenom
picket
circumvent
CONFEDERATE
enjoin
hew
accustom
bolster
thwart
5. FATUOUS
auspicious
scarce
sagacious
trite
sanctioned
PENCHANT
usurpation
loathing
dominion
axiom
adjournment
7. GRATUITOUS
voluntary
arduous
solicitous
righteous
befitting.


Good night sirs and mas...oops!
Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by CARLISTO77(m): 6:57pm On Nov 06, 2013
Jodekss: obscurity doesn't only mean darkness, it may mean snarlness, hard, harduous, hachulean, obfuscating, zag, zig-zag. So let's say it means OBFUSCATING then I think it would match.

Your adjudicating behind reticency on DECIMATION is still becoming something of kvetching.
Please , do explain how a Thesis would enjoy DECIMATION ; to you, what does DECIMATION mean?
Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by boay(m): 6:59pm On Nov 06, 2013
Please your question is too long. Let us have them one or 2 after the other

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Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by CARLISTO77(m): 7:21pm On Nov 06, 2013
Jodekss: Antonym :
1. ASSIMILATE
strive
[b]adapt

synchronize
estrange
officiate
2. CONDITIONAL
erratic
crystalline
unrestricted
dependent
calculating
3. IMPAIR
disoblige
underwrite
envenom
picket
circumvent
CONFEDERATE

bolster

5. FATUOUS
auspicious
scarce
sagacious
trite
sanctioned
PENCHANT
usurpation
loathing
dominion
axiom
adjournment
7. GRATUITOUS
voluntary
arduous
solicitous
righteous
befitting.


Good night sirs and mas...oops![/b]

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Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by Jodekss(m): 7:25pm On Nov 06, 2013
CARLISTO77:

Your adjudicating behind reticency on DECIMATION is still becoming something of kvetching.
Please , do explain how a Thesis would enjoy DECIMATION ; to you, what does DECIMATION mean?
[size=17]well, THESIS IS AN INCOMPLETE STATETMENT PUT FORWARD AS A PREMISE IN AN ARGUMENT. And DECIMATION MEANS TO DESTROY or to bring to naught... I think that explains the 'why' I went pro the options sir. Thanks.[/size]
Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by Jodekss(m): 7:27pm On Nov 06, 2013
[size=17]SEUN: Do you know who 'JODEKSS' is??
YEMISI: No, I've _______ him.
a. never heard from
b. never heard about
c. never heard of[/size]
Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by malontee(m): 7:29pm On Nov 06, 2013
Jodekss: [b]A businessman must (i)____ his horizons; a (ii)____ attitude will get you nowhere in this age of global communications.
Blank (i)
A. limit
B. foresee
C. widen
Blank (ii)
D. parochial
E. moderate
F. comprehensive.[/b]widen and parochial.
I applaud Timparker.

B and D
Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by Jodekss(m): 7:30pm On Nov 06, 2013
[size=17]Fill in the blank.

Q. This road leads ........ Heaven or Hell fire.

1.too
2.from
3.into
4.to.[/size]
Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by malontee(m): 7:34pm On Nov 06, 2013
[quote author=Jodekss]Scrooge, in the famous novel by Dickens, was a ____ ; he hated the rest of mankind.
A. misanthrope
B. hypochondriac
C. philanthropist
D. hedonist
E. sybarite.





A

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Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by malontee(m): 7:34pm On Nov 06, 2013
Jodekss: [size=17]Fill in the blank.

Q. This road leads ........ Heaven or Hell fire.

1.too
2.from
3.into
4.to.[/size]

To
Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by malontee(m): 7:36pm On Nov 06, 2013
Jodekss: [size=17]SEUN: Do you know who 'JODEKSS' is??
YEMISI: No, I've _______ him.
a. never heard from
b. never heard about
c. never heard of[/size]

C

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Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by Nobody: 7:41pm On Nov 06, 2013
Jodekss: bus... E.g Mum I am almost home, am yet on our school bus!
your question was about get.in not get.on .... Car is correct, e.g 'get in the car'
Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by tIce(m): 8:55pm On Nov 06, 2013
Never heard about
Jodekss: [size=17]SEUN: Do you know who 'JODEKSS' is??
YEMISI: No, I've _______ him.
a. never heard from
b. never heard about
c. never heard of[/size]
?Never heard about

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Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by Jodekss(m): 9:13pm On Nov 06, 2013
Elliotwiz1: your question was about get.in not get.on .... Car is correct, e.g 'get in the car'
not in da sense of that friend though you are rice too. Dat was in da form of authority or command but I was asking about the right preposition for da means of transportation. As in: THEY 'GOT OFF' THEIR BICYCLE, WE 'ALIGHT FROM' OR 'GET OUT OF' A CARRIAGE OR A MOTOR CAR, WE 'GET ON' OR 'OFF' THE TRAM, THE BUS, ETC.
Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by Jodekss(m): 9:22pm On Nov 06, 2013
[size=17]HAVE ONE'S HAIR CUT, not cut one's hair...[/size]

DON'T SAY: I am going to cut my hair.
SAY: I am going to 'have my hair cut'.

Nb: Also avoid: 'I shall make a pair of shoes (or a suit of clothes). 'SAY INSTEAD: 'I shall have a pair of shoes (or a suit of clothes) made...

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Re: English Vocabulary Paradise » ❶ Vocab Tests ❷ Usage Sentences ❸ Mnemonics... by Nobody: 10:09pm On Nov 06, 2013
Jodekss: [size=17]Which of the following forms of transport do you 'get in'?
(a) car
(b) bus
(c) train
(d) bicycle
(e) aeroplane[/size]
Jodekss: bus... E.g Mum I am almost home, am yet on our school bus!
do you understand what i mean now? Look at the first question you asked ^^^

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