Monthly Archives: September 2012

Pronouns which is one of the eight parts of speech, is defined as stand-ins. They are substitutes for a noun, also one of the eight parts of speech, that is the star of a sentence. Pronouns, whether they are personal, … Continue reading →

Big Dreams; we all have them. But what sets the doers apart from the bench warmers is the fact that, in spite of the naysayers, the negative nellies and neds, and the educated fools, they made an effort; put a foot forward, to … Continue reading →

Fulfillment (ful fill ment) v., 1)  The process of bringing something into actuality; effect: a fulfillment of their promises. SAY WHAT YOU MEAN. MEAN WHAT YOU SAY, and spell it correctly.

There are some words that we use all the time that get beat up in the spelling ring. See them below, and spread the spelling. And add some to the list and print it off for quick reference. Arraign (ar raign) … Continue reading →

Believe in You! There is a picture of you…on the dry eraser board on your bedroom door. The caption under the picture reads, “My Hero.” Be the person that YOU want to be most like.  

If you need access ((n.), capacity to enter or approach) to the castle, you might want to assess ((v.), evaluate; determine the importance, size or amount) the situation with the guards before you try. SAY WHAT YOU MEAN. MEAN WHAT … Continue reading →

Sell (v.); and Sale (n.) I am selling the red car. The sale down at Bergners was great. Say What You Mean. Mean What You Say, and know what you’re saying.

Permanent (per ma nent) adj., continuing or enduring without fundamental or marked change. Say What You Mean. Mean What You Say and spell it correctly.

A friend of mine’s son….posted a picture of himself on the dry eraser board that is affixed to his bedroom door. The caption under the picture reads,” My Hero.” My friend told me later, when I mentioned it to her, … Continue reading →

Using numbers in sentences can be tricky sometimes. There are a number of grammar rules that concern numbers, but two of them come to mind.  They are, never start a sentence with a number unless it is spelled out; and if … Continue reading →