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What Is An Idom...?
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An idiom is an expression consisting of a
combination of words that have a figurative
meaning. The figurative meaning is comprehended
in regard to a common use of the expression that is
separate from the literal meaning or definition of
the words of which it is made.Idioms are numerous
and they occur frequently in all languages. There
are estimated to be at least 25,000 idiomatic expressions in the English
language. (source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiom)
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Anonymous 21 June 2011 at
06:13 good use of idioms on
essays.... its very inspiring
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Kopitiam
07:29
4 February 2012 at
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Dear
Anonymous,
I want to kill myself
It is alright to use idioms in your essay. Just be careful not to overdo it.The idiom(s) that
you choose must be relevant and appropriate to the theme or the topic of your essay.I agree
that one must original in using idioms in his/her essay.Keep it simple and genuine.
But, if you are not familiar on how to use them, then I would advise that you refrain from using
them.
*As for me,I prefer to teach my students to think out of box rather than following mundane one
tracked essay writing style. A writer must be free to explore all boundries of his thoughts and
imaginations and setting rules and boundries will only stifle and choke the life out of
one's creative mind.
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Anonymous
20:35
18 May 2013 at
Hello
Kopitiam,
What did you mean by 'keep it simple and
genuine'? Did you mean we can make our own
idioms?
I agreed your point that there's a thing that restrain us students to be artistic, which
is rules.
Kopitiam
08:43
21 May 2013 at
Simple try not to over do it, one or two idioms will do.As for genuine, use the
original idioms which you can find in books or on the net.Well, if you can create
your own idioms then that would be really cool.
Be free to explore and if you manage to come up with your own idioms check it
out with your English teacher(s). All The best.
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9 October 2012 at
Hi Anonymous :
"To better understand" or "To understand better" which is right and which is wrong or
can I use them both and if so how?
Let's start with "Split Infinitive" What are
they...?
1.A split infinitive is an Englishlanguage grammatical construction in which a word or
phrase, usually an adverb or adverbial phrase, comes between the marker to and the
bare infinitive (uninflected) form of a verb.
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Now that we know what they mean, let's move on to the next issue, which
is
"Die hard Grammar Guys" whom I call Sticklers (Splitting the infinitive is a big No!
No!).
and "Creative and Explorative Guys" whom I call Stylists (It's okay to be creative
for language is subject to change)
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The Answer
[Stickler]
Formal
English
7. Parents need to have a heart to heart talk with their teenage children
often.This will help them to understand the emotional turmoil their teenage
children going through better.
The Answer
[Stylists]
: Informal
/ Creative
English
7. Parents need to have a heart to heart talk with their teenage children
often.This will help them to better understand what kind of emotional turmoil their
teenage children are going through.
*In conclusion "YES" you can use both termsjust be careful how you use
them.In formal writing you should not split it....
for better understanding on this matter check out the links below,they will clear
your doubts for sure...
1.h ttp ://en .wikipe dia.or g/wiki/Split_in fin it i
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2.h ttp ://oxforddiction ar ie s.com/wor ds/split
infinitives
2.h ttp ://gr ammar.qu ickan ddir tytips.com/spl it
infinitives.aspx
Adriana
02:37
7 April
2015 at
Hello. I am a student sitting for SPM this year. My teacher tells the class that we
should write our own narrative essay and submit it to her so she could correct them.
After that, we would be using that essay in SPM for Section B's narrative essay. I have
already made mine but I'm more into gory stuff and I tend to insert gory elements
into my writing. I'm hesitant to submit my essay to my teacher because I'm afraid her
impression of me might change.I'm hoping you could asses my writing instead. Please
email me if you're okay with it; shut.the.hellup.16@gmail,com
Kopitiam English
07:24
Send it to my
permits...ok!
7 April 2015 at
gmail
add....I'll
check it
when
time
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You're welcome...
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Anonymous
04:20
3 November 2013 at
For my SPM trial this year i almost lost out on my essay because my English teacher said that I
did not use enough idioms and creative phrases. However my previous English teacher always
told me to keep it simple and to dumb down my essays a little as it might make the examiners
miss the point. Who do I trust?
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Kopitiam English
18:32
3 November 2013 at
Firstly, when writing an essay try not to overdo it by using bombastic words/some classy phrases
which might look/sound cool but it may cause you to miss out on the point/fact you are writing
about.
As for using idiomschoose idioms which are suitable and in accordance with your point(s). Usage
of wrong idiom(s) can cause you to loose marks.Don't use too many idioms as well in your essays.
Min 1
Max 35
*The most important thing when writing an essay is understanding the subject matter
and writing accordingly. Flowery words or too many idioms do not promise high marks.
Keep it simple,understandable and readable by using strong verbs,adjectives,adverbs,phrasal
verbs and touch up with some idioms/words of wisdom.
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Anonymous
03:03
6 November 2013 at
Not at all.
The 'RED' letters shows how you can use 'TWO' idioms in a sentence.
The 'BLUE' letters show how you can use more than two idioms in a sentence.
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Kopitiam English
You're welcome...
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You're Welcome....
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You're Welcome,Sundram. Do thank your teacher for me for mentioning about my blog. I
really appreciate it.....
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Anonymous
04:01
13 June 2014 at
Hi, my mum always encourages me to include idioms in my essays but my teacher tells me
to refrain from using them. Is there a certain way to get away with using idioms and somehow
please both people? Thanks:)
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Kopitiam English
i do?
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Kopitiam English
05:28
4 August 2014 at
Hi Anonymous, I can see your struggle....knowing idioms and knowing how to use
them correctly are two different things.
First of all, you must understand its meaning. Only then you'll be able to use
them(it) properly or correctly. Many students memorize the idioms but fail to use
them(it) correctly. This is one of the reasons why many teachers don't encourage
students to use idioms in their essays.You can learn how to use them by trial and
error. Don't be afraid but use them as much as you can in your essays. For every
mistake you make check with your teacher for clearity.
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You're welcome...!
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You're welcome...!
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Mc Millen
05:27
3 November 2014 at
Mr kopitiam,i really need your help.My English is so lousy.I wish that you can teach me during
the holiday.Next year I have to sit for SPM.And guess what,my English teacher always scold
me..I never get other greds instead A before,but this year,i cannot pass with flying coloura for
English.I dont
know
her
technique
actually.She
only
say
the
same
thing
everyday,ABOUT THE WORLD...Inbox me through my Messenger..this is my FB Villavicer Park.
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Kopitiam English
Hello young man, I have sent a friend's request to FB page add me and tell me
your problem in detail....let me see what I can do..ok!
Kopitiam English
02:54
11 January 2015 at
First, let's look at the meaning of 'end(s) in smoke' If something ends in smoke, it
produces no concrete or positive result.
Example 1 : They lost the football match again. All their hard work and training just
ended in smoke.
Example 2 Mr Benny invested a lot of money in his new beauty product business
venture But, it can end in smoke if he doesn't manage to make a profit within
two months time.
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You can submit but don't ask me to check your school work....
If it is school then it is your teacher's job to check it for
you....
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I don't think there should be any problem with that...You can write it like this....as the
Malay proverb says 'reading is the bridge of knowledge'.
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