INTRODUCTION Phraseology is a study of set or fixed expressions‚ such as idioms‚ phrasal verbs‚ and other types of multi-word lexical units‚ in which the component parts of the expression take on a meaning more specific than or otherwise not predictable from the sum of their meanings when used independently. The classification of phraseological units can be different. According to Vinogradov‚ there are phraseological combinations‚ unities and fussions. The Koonin’s classification is the latest
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Honesty is the best policy This proverb mentions a simple and laudable philosophy of life that is always better to be honest in our dealings .If you are honest you will prosper and earn a good reputation. Honest people prosper in the society also. Troubles may come to them but in the long run of life they will be honored .Even in the world of business a honest man gets more customers and higher income. Honesty has a real place in every walk of life .A student who is not honest is considered
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political scapegoat saying “Charity begins at home” is rendered powerless to the fear mongers‚ in actually defining and understanding what the proverb means. Interestingly‚ while the proverb today is something used to deter public support for foreign aid funding‚ the original proverb was meant to be interpreted somewhat differently. The oldest recording of the proverb is in the King James Version of the New Testament‚ the original written in greek uses the greek word ‘agape’ which can be interpreted to
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atmosphere of the story. However‚ in The Suit the pace and style used is quite methodical. Idioms and allusions are important aspects of "The Suit". The motif of the suit is a powerful allusion the Coleridges’ albatross - a constant reminder of humiliation - and plays a vital role in building the characters and tension throughout the story. Powerful imagery is used superfluously in Vendetta to make up for the lack of idioms and allusions. A wonderful example of this is the description of the coast at the
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customs‚ Achebe uses many Igbos proverbs that he translated into English. These proverbs‚ such as “if a child washed his hands he could eat with the kings” or “Mother is Supreme”‚ give a glimpse to the readers of what are the relationships between the people of Umuofia. Since they are explained and presented in different contexts‚ the readers can easily understand them‚ which as a result help the readers understand the social codes of the Igbo culture. The many proverbs
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The Marriage of Heaven & Hell William Blake & The Romantic Period We‚ as members of the human race‚ have been endowed with five senses. We have the ability to reason and to be reasonable. We are able to present‚ receive‚ and mentally process information logically. The period in history when the importance of these innate functions was stressed is known as the "Age of Reason‚" or the Enlightenment. Also important to this age was the use of science‚ scientific methods‚ and theories. This period
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" A STICH IN A TIME SAVES NINE" This proverb is a counsel of prudence. Timely action very often prevents a great loss. Steps taken early means less labour‚ better success‚ less chance of loss or damage. Suppose their is a slight rent‚ in your garment or crack in the enbankment. If you put in a few timely stitches and repairs‚ further mischief may well be prevented.Similarly‚ if you do not attend to your books at the proper time‚ when the examination comes‚ you are at sea‚ you will be unable to
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Europeans have broken his people‚ a disgrace he simply could not accept. 12. A famous proverb quoted in the novel states: “When a man says yes‚ his chi says yes also”. What does this proverb mean? To what extent is this true in the case of Okonkwo?
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Role Play A Singaporean student is having a heated discussion with you. The Singaporean student feels that there are many problems in Malaysia. You disagree. Group member: Choo Shen Chong Chan Yu Hong Lim Wei Jian “Yu Hong and Wei Jian is having their Hi-Tea in the coffee shop. After a moment‚ they see Stanley is coming into the coffee shop” Yu Hong: Hey Stanley! Long time no see‚ how are you? Stanley: I’m fine‚ how about your guys? I never meet with your guys since immigrate to Singapore
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Plot No-2 Sector-125‚ Noida-201303 7. For further queries you can contact Ms. Sunita Verma -9810342406. Assignment I- ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSE a) Explain in details different forms of Tenses b) Explain the term Idioms and write down any 10 sentences using idioms. Assignment II-STUDY SKILLS a) Leaders are born not made b) Internet boon or bane? Assignment III-BUSINESS ENGLISH a) Write an application applying for the post of sales executive. b) Write and an application to the vendor
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