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Building Sentences Module
Building Sentences Module
(SECTION A)
SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION
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QUESTION 1: SECTION A
SAMPLE SENTENCES AND MODEL ANSWERS
PLACE / EVENTS
This is a canteen.
This is a
classroom. This is
a hospital. This is
an accident.
This is a football match.
VERBS (activities)
The boy is reading.
The girl is listening to the radio.
The men are talking.
The women are shopping.
Mother is cooking in the
kitchen.
Brother is playing computer games.
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MODEL QUESTION AND ANSWER
Model 1
Sample sentences:
1. This is a beach.
2. There are many people at the beach.
3. There is a tree in the picture.
4. There is a bag under the tree.
5. The mother is feeding the little boy.
6. The girl is building a sandcastle.
7. The father is eating a sandwich.
8. The boys are swimming.
9. The beach is beautiful.
10. The people look happy.
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Score more marks by following these tips:
Excellent 10!
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Model 2
Sample sentences:
1. This is a classroom.
2. There is a teacher in the classroom.
3. There are many pupils in the classroom.
4. The teacher is writing on the blackboard.
5. The pupils are reading book.
6. The boy is sleeping.
7. The classroom is big.
8. The pupils are busy.
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Try to follow the tips to score more marks: Tip
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TRY MORE EXERCISES!
EXERCISE 1
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Now, reread the sentences. Are there any adjectives or adverbs that
you can add in?
Are there any sentences that you can combine to form a compound sentence?
1. Plural nouns – (many shoes not many shoe; remember the ‘s’!)
2. Punctuation and capitalisation – Capital letter at the beginning of
sentences; a full stop at the end.
3. Make sure you use the correct articles – check the article „a‟. Do you put
„a‟ in the correct places? (e.g.: Writing “The woman is a shopping” is wrong!
Remember, „a‟ and „an‟ means ONE).
4. Do you use „is‟ and „are‟ correctly? (Remember: is – singular, are – plural).
5. „There‟ or „They‟? (Do not confuse these two words!)
5. Make sure every sentence you write is related to the picture. (Do
not write any sentence that is not related to the picture!)
6. Spelling – Check and double-check!
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EXERCISE 2
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EXERCISE 3
Now, try to apply everything that you have learned. Write your best
5 sentences for the picture below.
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EXERCISE 4
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EXERCISE 5
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QUESTION 2(B)
MAKING A CHOICE AND
GIVING REASONS
(I WOULD CHOOSE…)
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QUESTION 2(B) : SECTION B ( I would choose… )
CHOOSING A PRODUCT
INTRODUCTION
I would choose X because I think it is the best.
I would choose X because it is the most
suitable. I would choose X because I like it very
much.
I would choose X because my mother likes it very much.
PRICE
It is cheap.
It is reasonable.
It is not very
expensive. I can afford
it.
It is expensive, but worth it.
COLOUR
The colours are my favourite.
The colours are my father‟s favourite.
The colours are nice.
It is attractive.
I like the colours.
MATERIALS
The quality is good.
It is long-lasting.
It is beautiful.
I like the materials.
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MODEL QUESTION AND ANSWER
Model 1
You would like to buy a handbag for your mother. Which handbag would
you choose? Give reasons for your choice.
Model answer:
I would choose Coco Leather Handbag because I think it is the most suitable.
First of all, the price is RM105.00. It is expensive, but worth it. Besides, the
material is soft leather. The quality is good. Other than that, the colours are
black, brown and red. The colours are my mother‟s favourite. Lastly, the free
gift is a lipstick case. My mother can use the free gift. I believemy mother
will be happy with my choice.
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Try to answer this question again. Choose another handbag. Use the
sample sentences and model answer to guide you.
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CHOOSING AN ACTIVITY
TYPE OF ACTIVITY
Outdoor:
I am an active person, so I prefer outdoor activities.
My friend is an active person, so I recommend outdoor activities.
Indoor:
I am usually quiet and inactive, so I prefer indoor activities.
My friend is a quiet person, so I recommend indoor
activities.
THINGS NEEDED
I already have the things needed.
My friend already has the things needed.
The things needed are not difficult to
find. I can get all the things needed easily.
My friend can get all the things needed easily.
BENEFITS / ADVANTAGES
I like the benefits.
My friend will like the benefits.
I like to learn new things.
My friend likes to learn new
things. I can improve myself.
My friend always wants to improve himself.
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Model 2
I would choose football because it is the most suitable for my friend. First
of all, the type of activity is outdoor activity. My friend is an active person,
so I recommend outdoor activity. Besides, the things needed are a ball and
football boots. My friend can get the things needed easily. Other than that,
the benefit is it is a good form of exercise. My friend will like the benefit.
Lastly, the advantage is my friend can learn football skills. My friend likes
to learn new things. This is the best choice for my friend.
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Try to answer this question again. Choose another activitiy. Use the
sample sentences and model answer to guide you.
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CHOOSING A PERSON
AGE
We have the same age, so we will have many things in
common. I want to make friends with someone younger.
I want to make friends with someone older.
COUNTRY / NATIONALITY
I want to learn more about
Britain. Japan is an interesting
country.
I believe to visit Australia one day.
HOBBIES / INTEREST
We have the same hobbies.
We can discuss our hobbies.
The hobbies are
interesting.
AMBITION
I also want to be a pilot.
We can talk about our ambitions.
I want to know more about his ambition.
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Model 3
Which pen pal would you choose to write to? Give reasons for your choice.
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Try to answer this question again. Choose another person. Use the
sample sentences and model answer to guide you.
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CHOOSING A FOOD PRODUCT
TASTE
The taste is nice.
I like the taste.
It is my
favourite.
It is my sister‟s favourite.
It is delicious.
NUTRIENTS
The nutrients are good for health.
It is nutritious.
My body needs the nutrients.
It is a healthy product.
I like to take care of my health.
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Model 4
You want to buy some biscuits. Based on the information given, which
packet of biscuits would you prefer? Give reasons for your choice.
I would choose Milk Cookies because I think it is the best. First of all, the
price is RM4. It is not very expensive. Besides, it is imported from
Australia. I want to try products from Australia. Other than that, the taste
is milky and it melts in the mouth. I like the taste. Lastly, it is high in
calcium. My body needs the nutrients. I will enjoy eating the biscuits with
my family.
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Try to answer this question again. Choose another food product. Use
the sample sentences and model answer to guide you.
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CHOOSING A HOUSE FOR RENT
TYPE OF HOUSE
I prefer to stay in a bungalow.
I like wooden house better.
An apartment is more suitable for my family.
LOCATION
The location is very nice.
The location is
beautiful. I like the
location.
My family likes the location.
ADVANTAGES
It is convenient for my family.
It can make our life easier.
It can make our life more comfortable.
RENT
It is not very expensive.
It is reasonable.
My family can afford it.
It is expensive, but worth it.
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Model 5
You are helping your father to choose a house to rent. Based on the
information given, which house would you choose? Give reasons for
your choice.
I would choose House A because it is the most suitable for my family. First
of all, the type of house is a bungalow. I prefer to stay in a bungalow.
Besides, it has 4 bedrooms. It has enough bedrooms for all the members in
our family. Other than that, it is located close to the beach. The location is
beautiful. Also, it is near to a school and town. It is convenient for my
family. Lastly, the rent is RM500 per month. My family can afford it. We will
enjoy staying in the house.
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Try to answer this question again. Choose another house for rent. Use the
sample sentences and model answer to guide you.
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CHOOSING A PET
PHYSICAL FEATURE
I like the physical feature.
It is cute and nice.
It is beautiful.
I like it.
PLACE TO STAY
It is easy to accommodate.
It is easy to look after.
It is convenient.
FOOD
It is easy to feed.
The food is easy to find.
It does not cost much.
CARE
It is not difficult to take care of.
I can take care of it well.
I can look after it easily.
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Model 6
Try to answer this question using the sample sentences as your guide:
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PRACTISE MAKES PERFECT! HERE ARE MORE EXERCISES FOR
YOU TO DO:
EXERCISE 1
Available at: AWK Bookshop Bookshop Free gift: Colouring Bookshop Free gift:
Price RM12.00
Republic of China
Country (R.O.C.)
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If you want to buy a birthday present for your younger sister, which book would you like to buy?
Give reasons based on your choice.
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EXERCISE 2
Price RM35.90
Toppings 1. Shrimp 1. 1.
2. 2. Pineapple 2. Mushrooms
3. 3. Bell peppers 3.
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You and your mother want to have pizza for lunch, which set would you choose? Give reasons
based on your choice.
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EXERCISE 3
Anwar’s Batik
Price: RM100
Material: silk
Made in Malaysia
Colour:
yellow and
blue
Discount: 30%
Anwar’ Malaysia
s Batik
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(B) You want to give your father a present on his birthday. Which present would
you choose? Give reasons for your choice.
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EXERCISE 4
Benefits 1. 1. . 1.
2. 2. Goal setting 2.
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(B) You want to take part in one activity. Which activity would you choose?
Give reasons based on your choice.
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EXERCISE 5
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(A) Complete the table below based on the information given.
Ambition singer
Country England
(B) You want to have a pen friend oversea. Which one will you choose? Give
reason based on your choice.
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QUESTION 3
SECTION C
NOTE EXPANSION
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QUESTION 3: NOTE EXPANSION
Model 1
STEP 2: Look at the verbs given. Try to identify the correct tense to use.
Introduction
Noni was a kind and helpful girl. She liked to help other people in trouble.
Picture 1
Picture 2
He was hungry
Noni took out her lunch
box
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Picture 3
Ending:
Noni felt happy because she had helped the beggar. She
continued her walk to school with a big smile on her face.
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Model 2
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Identify the Tense:
Introduction:
Halim is a boy. He likes to
. He also likes to
.
Picture 1:
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SUBJECT VERB ROS
He eats breakfas
t
togethe
r with
his
– weekend – he – breakfast
– together – parents
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Picture 3: Try to answer these questions:
Ending:
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MORE EXERCISES!
EXERCISE 1
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EXERCISE 2
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EXERCISE 2
ride – spaceship – stars – got off train ride – driver – places - lunch
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EXERCISE 3
week – took – bus – airport – flew – Kinabalu Park – rafflesia – biggest – Mount
Kota Kinabalu Kinabalu – highest – South East Asia -
photographs
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EXERCISE 4
Lotter - friend – went – bird watching -evening – home - lost – way – tired
– jungle - frightened - decided – spend night
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EXERCISE 5
5
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ADJECTIVES
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ADVERBS
accurately surely
beautifully truly
carefully clearly
diligently lovingly
excellently gently
faithfully excitedly
gracefully joyfully
hungrily cheerfully
loudly sadly
nicely fast
neatly well
obviously badly
pleasantly terribly
quickly quietly
soundly busily
tidily attentively
skillfully accidentally
slowly proudly
softly comfortably
definitely patiently
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SC CARDS
SC CARD 1
3. Activities
(Singular subject) is (verb + ing).
(Plural subject) are (verb + ing).
SC CARD 2
1. Add adjectives
(beautiful, big, happy, excited, angry, busy,
etc.)
2. Add adverbs
(busily, happily, soundly, gracefully, sweetly,
etc.)
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SUBJECT GROUPS
Group 1 I am do have
was did had
Group 2 He
She is does has
It was did had
Ali (SN)
Group 3 You
We are do have
They were did had
Ali and
Abu (PN)
FORMS OF VERBS
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(G1, G2, G3) (G1, G2, G3) has/they have… will...
(G1, G2, G3) (G1, G2, G3)
sit sits sitting sat sat sit
sleep sleeps sleeping slept slept sleep
smile smiles smiling smiled smiled smile
speak speaks speaking spoke spoken speak
spend spends spending spent spent spend
stand stands standing stood stood stand
steal steals stealing stole stolen steal
strike strikes striking struck struck strike
sweep sweeps sweeping swept swept sweep
swim swims swimming swam swum swim
take takes taking took taken take
talk talks talking talked talked talk
teach teaches teaching taught taught teach
tear tears tearing tore torn tear
tell tells telling told told tell
think thinks thinking thought thought think
throw throws throwing threw thrown throw
try tries trying tried tried try
tie ties tying tied tied tie
wear wears wearing wore worn wear
win wins winning won won win
wind winds winding wound wound wind
write writes writing wrote written write
add adds adding added added add
allow allows allowing allowed allowed allow
arrive arrives arriving arrived arrived arrive
breathe breathes breathing breathed breathed breathe
brush brushes brushing brushed brushed brush
carry carries carrying carried carried carry
change changes changing changed changed change
close closes closing closed closed close
copy copies copying copied copied copy
cook cooks cooking cooked cooked cook
cry cries crying cried cried cry
divide divides dividing divided divided divide
drop drops dropping dropped dropped drop
fit fits fitting fitted fitted fit
hand hands handing handed handed hand
drop drops dropping dropped dropped drop
fit fits fitting fitted fitted fit
hand hands handing handed handed hand
hope hopes hoping hoped hoped hope
hop hops hopping hopped hopped hop
Present Tense Continuous Past Tense Perfect Tense Future Notes
Tense Tense
Every day I… Every day he… Now I am/he Yesterday Already I Tomorrow Malay
(G1 & G3) (G2) is/they are… I/he/they… have/he I/he/we
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(G1, G2, G3) (G1, G2, G3) has/they have… will...
(G1, G2, G3) (G1, G2, G3)
hurry hurries hurrying hurried hurried hurry
join joins joining joined joined join
drive drives driving drove driven drive
jump jumps jumping jumped jumped jump
laugh laughs laughing laughed laughed laugh
live lives living lived lived live
lock locks locking locked locked lock
open opens opening opened opened open
read reads reading read read read
reply replies replying replied replied replied
row rows rowing rowed rowed row
stop stops stopping stopped stopped stop
study studies studying studied studied study
type types typing typed typed type
use uses using used used use
walk walks walking walked walked walk
wait waits waiting waited waited wait
cut cuts cutting cut cut cut
hit hits hitting hit hit hit
hurt hurts hurting hurt hurt hurt
let lets letting let let let
put puts putting put put put
push pushes pushing pushed pushed push
shut shuts shutting shut shut shut
pull pulls pulling pulled pulled pull
sink sinks sinking sank sunk sink
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TENSES, SENTENCE STRUCTURE AND TYPES OF SENTENCES
These four tenses are the basic tenses that you may use in writing
English sentences.
Besides the four tenses above, there are another two important tenses
that you should know:
Ali was kicking the ball when I reached the field yesterday (was
happening at some time in the past).
Perfect Tense
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TYPES OF SENTENCES
Active sentence:
Passive sentence
More examples:
school.
Another example:
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Compound sentence: Ali is sick, so he does not go to school.
3. Complex sentence
clause. Example:
clause
PRACTISE!
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Father cooks breakfast every
Sunday.
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PRACTISE!
Every day Now Yesterday Tomorrow Already
I come I am coming I came I will come I have come
She buys She is buying She bought She will buy She has bought
We eat
It flies
He gives
You grow
They sing
I hold
The girls go
My father drives
The water flows
The man rests
One of the ladies
shouts
The thief runs
The boat sinks
The flowers bloom
The postman comes
All of them see
Most girls play
The tiger roars
Both boys win
The fan turns
I sing
Many teachers
scold
More people leave
Each one brings
Everyone tells
Nobody pushes
No one keeps
Somebody hits
Several man see
Most of them put
It shines
The baby cries
The plant grows
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SIMILES
as agile as a monkey
as alike as two peas
as angry as a wasp
as bald as an egg
as bashful as a schoolgirl
as beautiful as a rainbow
as big as an elephant
as black as coal
as blind as a bat
as busy as a bee
as careless as the wind
as clear as crystal
as cold as ice
as cool as a cucumber
as cunning as a fox
as deep as the sea
as easy as ABC
as faithful as a dog
as fast as lightning
as fit as a fiddle
as gentle as a dove
as graceful as a swan
as green as grass
as happy as a lark
as hard as iron
as playful as a kitten
as sweet as honey
as proud as a peacock
as quiet as a mouse
as steady as a rock
as tall as a giant
as tough as a leather
as white as snow
as wide as the ocean
as wise as an owl
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ENGLISH IDIOMS AND EXPRESSIONS
Bird in the Hand Is worth Two in the Bush: Apa yang sudah pasti lebih baik dari apa yang
belum pasti.
Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder: Apabila jarang bertemu, semakin
sayang. Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Perbuatan lebih berkesan dari
perkataan.
All That Glitters Is Not Gold: Tidak semua yang nampak menarik itu baik.
Better Late Than Never: Lebih baik lambat, dari tidak ada langsung / tidak pernah.
berkumpul
bersama.
Cry Over Spilt Milk: Menyesal atas sesuatu yang sudah berlaku.
Curiosity Killed The Cat: Perasaan ingin tahu yang membawa kesusahan.
Don't Count Your Chickens Until They're Hatched: Jangan mengira hasil sebelum
berusaha (angan-angan Mat Jenin).
Don't Put All Your Eggs In One Basket: Jangan letakkan semua harapan pada satu tempat
sahaja.
Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining: Setiap kesusahan yang berlaku ada hikmahnya.
Lend Me Your Ear: Tolong dengar apa yang saya ingin katakana.
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Out Of The Blue: Secara tiba-tiba
Out Of the Frying Pan and into the Fire: Dari satu kesusahan, ke satu kesusahan yang lain.
Rome Was Not Built In One Day: Tidak ada jalan pintas ke arah kejayaan.
The Early Bird Catches The Worm: Orang yang awal bangun dan bekerja akan mendapat lebih
hasil.
The Pot Calling The Kettle Black: Orang yang bersalah tetap mempersalahkan orang lain.
Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right: Jangan membalas kejahatan dengan kejahatan.
You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover: Jangan menilai seseorang daripada luarannya sahaja.
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PROVERBS
Where there’s a will there’s a way:
When a person really wants to do something, he will find a way of doing it.
If you say discretion is the better part of valor, you mean that avoiding a dangerous or unpleasant situation
is sometimes the most sensible thing to do.
A person who does not get what he wants or needs is a frustrated person and will be easily provoked to
rage.
Those people who have a little knowledge usually talk the most and make the greatest fuss.
A person’s age is immaterial – it is only when he thinks and feels that he is ageing that he actually
becomes old.
Those people who talk a lot and are always teaching others usually do not do much work.
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It is better to be careful and discrete than to be clever.
To succeed in life one must have the courage to pursue what he wants.
A person who never settles in one place or who often changes his job will not succeed in life ; one who is
always changing his mind will never get anything done.
One will either enjoy or suffer the consequences of his earlier actions or inactions.
To do something that is right, profitable, or good a little late is still better than not doing it at
all.
A bird in hand is worth two in the bush:
Something that one already has is better than going after something seemingly more worthwhile that one
may not be able to get.
If you say that someone calls a spade a spade, you mean that they speak frankly and directly, often
about embarrassing or unpleasant subjects; an informal expression.
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Charity begins at home :
A person’s first obligation should be to help the member of his own family before he can begin thinking of
talking about helping others.
If you say that every cloud has a silver lining, you mean that every sad or unpleasant situation has a
positive side to it. If you talk about silver lining you are talking about something positive
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