Fun with Words – Issue 11

Fun with Words – Issue 11

2 Dec 2020 | Words

Highlighting people in the past and present in all the amazing ways they embraced imagination: acting, singing, storytelling and writing

One common thread is The Power of words: The more we understand and build our vocabulary, the more fun we can have with expressing ourselves in song, stories, acting and poetry.

Creativity

  1. David Bowie and Bing Crosby, British and American Singers, Enjoy their duet, Peace on Earth! 
  2. Dolly Parton a famous American Singer, Songwriter, actress and author. Enjoy her magic of song with Kenny Rogers, Christmas Songs.
  3. Amy Grant A famous American Singer and song writer. Enjoy her Christmas song, Breath of Heaven one of my favorites
  4. Elvis Presley, Singer, actor. Enjoy “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”.

Biographies

  1. Charles Tazewell author. He is a famous for the book, The Littlest Angel. One of the top Christmas book of all time.  Check out some of his other famous books and film hits. Many we still watch today. Homophones
  2. Raymond Briggs an English, cartoonist, illustrator and novelist. His book The Snowman becomes a movie and is a favorite today!
  3. Charles Dickens author of A Christmas Carol also known as Scrooge, The story has been told over and over for years, plays, movies and musicals.

Holiday Fun Words

Add to the list and then go to this link and make a word search puzzle with your words. Print out for word fun for friends and family.

  1. Angel
  2. Wreath
  3. Stockings
  4. Hot Chocolate
  5. Reindeer
  6. Gingerbread
  7. Presents

Until the next Fun with Words…

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Fun with Words – Issue 11

Fun with Words – Issue 10

26 Oct 2020 | Words

Highlighting people in the past and present in all the amazing ways they embraced imagination: acting, singing, storytelling and writing

One common thread is The Power of words: The more we understand and build our vocabulary, the more fun we can have with expressing ourselves in song, stories, acting and poetry.

Creativity

  1. Martina McBride Singer-Songwriter and producer.
  2. Donna Hightower R&B American jazz and soul singer and songwriter.
  3. George M. Cohan (1878 – 1942) Born in Rhode Island, USA. A singer, actor and dancer.

Homophone

A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different spelling and meaning.

1. Instants > instance

  • In that instance, the world changed.
  • In this instance, you may not go down that hallway.

2. Intents > Intense

  • In all intents and purposes, that was not the reaction they were going for.
  • It was an intense situation.

3. Hurts > Hertz

  • It hurts so much.
  • I was scared when the hertz pulled up.

Antonyms

An Antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

1. Interrupt > Continue

  • Please do not interrupt me!
  • Please continue with the story.

2. Brave > Cowardly

  • The dog is very brave the way he saved the girl.
  • He as cowardly as the lion in the Wizard of Oz.

3. Insult > Compliment

  • That was a terrible insult she gave him.
  • What a beautiful compliment he gave her?

Synonyms

A Synonym is a word or phrase that means close to or exactly the same as another word.

1. Enjoy > Relish

  • Please come in and enjoy yourself.
  • He did not relish the situation.

2. Temperamental > Moody

  • She is very temperamental.
  • She is very moody today.

3. Silent > Mute

  • The couple was very silent about their private life.
  • The couple was mute about their private life.

Until the next Fun with Words…

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Fun with Words – Issue 11

Fun with Words – Issue 09

26 Sep 2020 | Words

Highlighting people in the past and present in all the amazing ways they embraced imagination: acting, singing, storytelling and writing

One common thread is The Power of words: The more we understand and build our vocabulary, the more fun we can have with expressing ourselves in song, stories, acting and poetry.

Creativity

  1. Rachel Boehm Author,  Nutrition * Fitness & Skin Business owner, Yes You.
  2. John Farnham (1949) He is an Australian singer. He began his career as an Aussie teen idol.
  3. Anne Cordy (1928) Born in Brussels, Belgium. Actress.

Biographies

1. St. Thomas Aquinas (1225) Born in Roccasecca, Italy. Thomas was considered ‘one of the most influential thinkers of   Medival Scholastism’

2. Margaret O’Carroll A medieval Irish noblewoman. She was known as ‘Margaret of Hospitable’ due to her work in the arts, literary festivals.

3. María de la Cruz (1912–1995) She is known for her work regarding the rights of women, her radio program, and her writings.

Homophone

A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different spelling and meaning.

1. Cached > Cashed

  • The king had a cache of gold hidden away.
  • It was an exciting day as I recieved and cashed my very first paycheck!

2. Horse > Hoarse

  • Sandy is the name of her beautiful new horse.
  • She was to hoarse to sing for her concert.

3. Wholly > Holy

  • She was wholly involved in the entire design of the party.
  • The wedding was a beautiful holy ceremony celebrating the sacrament of Holy Matrimony.

Antonyms

An Antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

1. Leave > Arrive

  • Please leave on time.
  • Please arrive on time.

2. Poor > Rich

  • They were so poor that they could not even afford milk for the baby.
  • They were so rich that they could afford to purchase milk for those in need.

3. Left > Right

  • She writes with her left hand.
  • She writes with her right hand.

Synonyms

A Synonym is a word or phrase that means close to or exactly the same as another word.

1. Mistaken > Improper

  • He is mistaken thinking that way.
  • He is improper in his thinking.

2. Sincere > Loyal

  • She is sincere in her thoughts.
  • She is loyal to her subjects.

3.  Contemplate > Think

  • Do you contemplate people wanting change?
  • Do you think you will be allowed to come?

Until the next Fun with Words…

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Fun with Words – Issue 11

Fun with Words – Issue 08

26 Aug 2020 | Words

Highlighting people in the past and present in all the amazing ways they embraced imagination: acting, singing, storytelling and writing

One common thread is The Power of words: The more we understand and build our vocabulary, the more fun we can have with expressing ourselves in song, stories, acting and poetry.

Creativity

  1. Dwight Adair Adair is a professional filmmaker, producer and writer. His headquarters is in Austin, Texas.
  2. Sandra Bullock Bullock is a famous American actress and philanthropist.
  3. Gelsey Kirland (1952) An American Ballerina.

Biographies

Thomas Newcomen (1664 – 1729) An English inventor who invented a practical steam engine.

Dorothea Lange (1895 – 1965) An American documentary photographer and photojournalist.

Coco Chanel (1883) A french fashion designer who changed the world of fashion.

Homophone

A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different spelling and meaning.

1. Cede > Seed

  • The leader did not want to cede his land.
  • He planted the oak seed in the ceramic pot.

2. Carrot > Karat

  • The rabbit liked the carrot.
  • The diamond was only one karat.

3.  Cached > Cashed

  • The computer cache was full.
  • He cashed the check.

Antonyms

An Antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

1. Health > Disease

  • She is in perfect health.
  • What disease does he have?

2. Awful > Delicious

  • We are in an awful situation.
  • The cake is delicious.

3. Attack > Defend

  • He has designed his plan of attack.
  • Please defend your beliefs.

Synonyms

A Synonym is a word or phrase that means close to or exactly the same as another word.

1. Gash > Slash

  • It is a huge gash.
  • How did you get the slash?

2. Certain > Sure

  • He was certain he had the facts right.
  • He was sure he had his facts right.

3. Conclude > Finish

  • Please conclude the speech.
  • Please finish the speech.

Until the next Fun with Words…

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Fun with Words – Issue 11

Fun with Words – Issue 07

26 Jul 2020 | Words

Highlighting people in the past and present in all the amazing ways they embraced imagination: acting, singing, storytelling and writing

One common thread is The Power of words: The more we understand and build our vocabulary, the more fun we can have with expressing ourselves in song, stories, acting and poetry.

Creativity

  1. Rasmus Seebach – Danish singer
  2. Debbie Reynolds – American actress, singer and dancer
  3. Shelley Fabares – American Actress and singer

Biographies

Grace Patricia Kelly (1929 – 1982) An American Actress who married Prince Rainier III of Monaco.

General William Floyd (1734 – 1821) Born and raised in Long Island, New York. He was the first delegate from New York  to sign the Declaration of Independence. You can visit the Floyd Estate in Long Island, a home filled with history.

Leon Jaworski (1905- 1982) An attorney in Houston, Texas, and Partner in the law firm Fulbright & Jaworski. He was the special prosecutor for the US. Department of  Justice.

Homophone

A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different spelling and meaning.

1. Knap > Nap

  • He climbed a small knap of a hill.
  • The baby just woke up from an afternoon nap.

2. Latter > Ladder

  • I meant the latter explanation.
  • The step on the ladder is cracked.

3. Peel > Peal

  • Please peel the potatoes for me.
  • She burst into a peal of merry laughter.

Antonyms

An Antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

1. Pupil > Teacher

  • She was an excellent pupil.
  • Mr. Peterson was her favorite teacher.

2. Wide > Narrow

  • The hallway was wide enough for the sofa to be carried to the next room.
  • The hallway was to narrow for the sofa to be carried to the next room.

3. Rainy > Sunny

  • It was a rainy day.
  • It was a sunny day.

Synonyms

A Synonym is a word or phrase that means close to or exactly the same as another word.

1. Delicious > Savory

  • The steak was delicious.
  • The steak was savory.

2.  Agree > Concur

  • I completely agree with your explanation.
  • I completley concur with your explanation.

3.  Clumsy > Awkward

  • He is such an awkward person.
  • He is a clumsy person.

Until the next Fun with Words…

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Fun with Words – Issue 11

Fun with Words – Issue 06

28 Jun 2020 | Words

Highlighting people in the past and present in all the amazing ways they embraced imagination: acting, singing, storytelling and writing

One common thread is The Power of words: The more we understand and build our vocabulary, the more fun we can have with expressing ourselves in song, stories, acting and poetry.

Creativity 

1.  John Lenon A musician, songwriter, peace activist. Singer for the Beatles.

2. Dixie Chicks  An American music group.

3. Reba Mc Entire An American country singer and actress.

Biographies

Nicholas Winton (1909 – 2015)  He was a British humanitarian. He rescued hundreds of mostly Jewish children from former Czechoslovakia right before WWII.

Friedrich Wohler (1800 – 1882) Friedrich was born in Germany and is known for his work in inorganic chemistry.

Mary Eliza Mahoney (b. 1885 – 1926) She is the first black nurse in the United States. She was the first woman to vote in Boston, Mass.

 

Homophone

A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different spelling and meaning.

1. Aural > Oral
The concert was an aural as well as a visual delight.
The teacher gave the class an oral exam.

2. Ascent > Assent
The ascent to fame was a long road.
The nuns bowed their heads in assent to show their appreciation.

3. Aisle > I’ll
I like to sit on the aisle seat on the plane.
I’ll always be there for you.

Antonyms

An Antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

1. External > Internal
It is an external problem.
It is an internal problem.

2. Lock > Unlock
Please lock the front door.
Please unlock the front door.

3. First > Last
They came in the  first place.
They came in last place.

Synonyms

A Synonym is a word or phrase that means close to or exactly the same as another word.

1. Irrelevant – Useless
It is irrelevant what they have to say.
It is useless what they have to say.

2. Fascinating – Interesting
We find ourselves in a fascinating situation.
We find ourselves in an interesting situation.

3. Essential – Important
It is essential that you understand.
You must understand.

Until the next Fun with Words…

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