Direct and Indirect Speech
Direct Speech: This refers to the quoting by a speaker or writer, of the actual utterance of another speaker or writer. This is usually indicated by the use of quotation… Read More »Direct and Indirect Speech
English Language (All Classes)
Vocabulary: Latin Expression used in English
Lating was the language of the ancient Romans. Nowadays, few people in Europe elsewhere learn Latin, but until the past 70 years or so, it was a language learn I… Read More »Vocabulary: Latin Expression used in English
Speech Writing
Characteristic of a written speech Formal Salutation (vocatives); There is always an audience to be addressed. In formal situations, people are usually appointed to perform one function or the other.… Read More »Speech Writing
Clauses | Definition, Types & Functions
A clause is a group of words with finite verb. A clause should have a subject and a predicate. e.g. Idowu bought a piece of land. Subject: Idowu Predicate –… Read More »Clauses | Definition, Types & Functions
5 Essential Tips to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay
5 Essential Tips to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay Pursuing higher education has become very expensive in these times of rising inflation. In the UK, it can cost anywhere from… Read More »5 Essential Tips to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay
Trigonometric functions
Trigonometric functions See also Logical reasoning Cubic equations and their factorization Factorization of polynomial Polynomials Tangents and Normal to Curves
Register
Register are terms or words that are used in any given field of human knowledge or human Endeavour Register of farm Peasant farming or subsistence farming – Agricultural production for… Read More »Register
Adjectives
What is an adjective? An Adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun Types of Adjectives We have the following types of adjective : Adjective of… Read More »Adjectives
SPEECH SOUNDS. LONG AND SHORT VOWELS
/I/ – this sort vowel has various spelling symbols like e, I, u, ay, ey, y, ui, ie, a,ia e.g. market, manage, quick, Friday, village, holy, symbol / I: /… Read More »SPEECH SOUNDS. LONG AND SHORT VOWELS
Composition
Elements of Composition Elements of composition are the features or characteristics that make up the composition; they are divided into 3 parts which are: (i) The introduction (ii) The body… Read More »Composition
Members of the family
Members of the family Nephew- A son of your brother or sister Niece-A daughter of one’s brother or sister (or brother-in-law, or sister-in-law) Cousin-the child of your aunt or uncle,… Read More »Members of the family
Pronouns
A pronoun is a word that is used instead of a noun. Underline the pronouns in these sentences. John is a boy He is in the class Nike is a… Read More »Pronouns
Essay-Meaning and Definition
What is an essay? An essay is a written composition of moderate length explaining a particular issue or subject matter. In writing an essay, we must consider the following types… Read More »Essay-Meaning and Definition
Parts of speech
All the parts of speech are: Noun (2) pronoun (3) verbs (4)adjective (5) adverb (6) preposition (7) conjunction We shall consider each one, under our grammar… Read More »Parts of speech
INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH
Speech involves language sounds which are associated with meaningful sounds that come out of the mouth (human mouth) and they are known as speech sounds. What is articulation? Articulation is… Read More »INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH
TENSES
Tense is the change which takes place in the structure (i.e form) of the verb to show time. The Simple present tense: It is used to show an action that… Read More »TENSES
COMPOSITION
COMPOSITION: elements of composition: pre-writing, writing, edition, body and conclusion. Pre – writing (Introduction): An essay should introduction. Introduction helps to provide enough information for the proper understanding of the… Read More »COMPOSITION
READING AND COMPREHENSION
Identification of words that points to writer’s intention on contemporary issue like corruption. The writer intention pointing to the contemporary issue on corruption according to the passage. Bulgar proofing Fright… Read More »READING AND COMPREHENSION
Listening and speaking
The /l∂/ sound e.g. /ear, clear, hear). The articulation of this diphthong involves a gliding movement of the tongue towards the centre as illustrated in the following vowel chart. If… Read More »Listening and speaking
READING AND COMPREHENSION
Reading to understand the writer’s purpose. Content: comprehension is a process of reading, understanding and explaining what is written in a passage. For every comprehension exercise, there must be a… Read More »READING AND COMPREHENSION