Thursday Thought #SoniaSimone
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Wednesday Words
How many words can you make from these letters? Make words of any length, but use each letter no more than once per word. (If a letter is on the board twice you can use it twice.) Share your word lists in the comments.
Monday Muddle: fictional, fictitious, fictive
The meanings of these three words are very similar, and all relate to creations of the imagination. But there are some nuances. If it’s in a negative context—not being factual for the purpose of being deceptive—use “fictitious”. If you are discussing literature, use “fictional”. “Fictive” is less common than the other two, and is often used in the phrase “fictive kinship” which is a relationship based not on familial ties but on a close relationship. (e.g. when you call your mother’s best friend Aunt Sue)
Thursday Thought #RobertAHeinlein
Wednesday Words
How many words can you make from these letters? Make words of any length, but use each letter no more than once per word. (If a letter is on the board twice you can use it twice.) Share your word lists in the comments.
Monday Muddle: brake, break
When the verb “break” is used to mean pause, it is often stated as the phrase “to take a break”. But after working for an extended period it is also common for someone to say, “Let’s break for coffee.”
Working with someone on your breaks does not mean the same thing as working with someone on your brakes.
Saying your car has new breaks is not a good idea if you are trying to sell it. New brakes, however, would be worth mentioning.
Thursday Thought #CathrynLavery
Wednesday Words
How many words can you make from these letters? Make words of any length, but use each letter no more than once per word. (If a letter is on the board twice you can use it twice.) Share your word lists in the comments.
Monday Muddle: dugout, dug out
In Canada, and possibly other places where winters are harsh, you might hear someone say, “After we get dug out…” because after a big snowstorm it can be a major project to get through your doorway and shovel a path to your driveway and your car. If, however, you hear someone say, “After we get dugout…” they may be talking about building a baseball stadium. In that case, a definite article (the) or an indefinite article (a) should precede the noun “dugout”. If you are the one building the baseball stadium, you would be responsible for getting the dugout dug out.
Thursday Thought #TerryPratchett
