Language and Editing Skills in Context (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Flashcards
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Synonyms
Synonyms
Words with similar meanings
Antonyms
Antonyms
Words with opposite meanings
Homophones
Homophones
Words that sound identical but have different meanings
Homonyms
Homonyms
Words with identical spellings but different meanings
Idiom
Idiom
Phrase where meaning is figurative rather than literal
Meaning of 'break the ice'
Meaning of 'break the ice'
To initiate a friendly conversation
Meaning of 'let the cat out of the bag'
Meaning of 'let the cat out of the bag'
To reveal a secret
Meaning of 'bite the bullet'
Meaning of 'bite the bullet'
To face a difficult situation with courage
Subject-verb agreement
Subject-verb agreement
Ensuring subjects & verbs match in number (singular/plural)
Verb tense consistency
Verb tense consistency
Maintaining the same tense throughout text