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Idioms
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It's so hard when I have to, and so easy when I want to. ~Annie Gottlier
SUPER SAMYS P3 & P4 COMPOSITION SESSION 2 - 3
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It's so hard when I have to, and so easy when I want to. ~Annie Gottlier
SUPER SAMYS P3 & P4 COMPOSITION SESSION 2 - 3
7. The sports car roared with ferocity as it zoomed past the spectators.
8. The road was treacherous and unforgiving.
9. The expensive handbag seemed to call out to her. Buy me!
10. By the time the firemen arrived, the flames were already dancing on
the roof.
How to come up with your own phrases?
The best descriptions are often ones that you come up with on the spot,
that can fit the scenario or context that you are describing perfectly.
Coming up with good phrases for composition writing is not that hard. All
you need is an inquisitive mind that is able to draw comparisons between
2 unrelated objects.
You need to be creative a trait that is inherent in most children.
You need to be able to come up with fresh ideas and fresh perspectives.
Some questions to ask yourself when coming up with good
phrases for composition writing:
How can I better depict this character/scene/object by comparing it
with something else?
Whats a better verb I can use to personify this object?
How can I make this phrase or sentence more interesting for the
reader?
How can I better convey my point across to the reader?
How can I help the reader to visualise better?
A simile is a type of idiom and likens one thing to another thing. As cold as ice and as strong as an ox are both examples of similes.
You can see a list of similes here.
Instructions: Choose the best answer to fill the gap in each of the following.
4 Mike was so embarrassed when we found out he was lying: his face was as red as a .
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It's so hard when I have to, and so easy when I want to. ~Annie Gottlier
SUPER SAMYS P3 & P4 COMPOSITION SESSION 2 - 3
(A) tiger
(B) gorilla
(C) snake
(D) wolf
9. His punches were as ______ as lightning and caught his opponent by
surprise.
(A) sharp
(B) dazzling
(C) brilliant
(D) quick
10. This is a ______ scheme. No way am I going to be part of it.
(A) lily-livered
(B) blood red
(C) hare-brained
(D) greenhorn
Answers 1C 2B 3C 4B 5B 6D 7B 8A 9D 10C
wolf bone post beetroot bat rake mouse feather
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It's so hard when I have to, and so easy when I want to. ~Annie Gottlier