Michael's English Usage

Grammar Lessons from a Grumpy Old English Teacher

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GOOD WORDS & THOUGHTS

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 By Michael Lyons Leave a Comment

PRODIGY/PROGENY/PROTÉGÉ

The words “prodigy”, “progeny” and “protégé” should not be difficult to define; but they can be unintentionally misused.
Define “prodigy”, “progeny” and “protégé” and create sentences for the three word to show their distinct meanings.

SUPER PERCEPTIVE

Identify the author of the following piece of wisdom that should be etched on every kitchen refrigerator in the world.

“What a child doesn’t receive he can seldom later give.”

TODAY’S WORD

The word for today is “cantankerous”.
What part of speech is “cantankerous”?
Define “cantankerous” and use it in a sentence that shows its meaning.

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