Michael's English Usage

Grammar Lessons from a Grumpy Old English Teacher

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Wednesday, February 27, 2013 By Michael Lyons Leave a Comment

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CONTRARY/CONTRAST

Explain the differences in meaning between the words “contrary” and “contrast”.
Define  “contrary” and “contrast” and identify what part of speech each word is.
Create sentences using “contrary” and “contrast” such that the meaning of each word is clearly demonstrated.

GOOD TO KEEP IN MIND

Identify the author of the following observation.

“He who rejects change is the architect of decay. The only human institution which rejects progress is the cemetery.”

TODAY’S WORD

The word for today is “defunct”.
What part of speech is “defunct”?
Define “defunct” and use it in a sentence.

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