The YUNiversityさんのイラストまとめ

“When English Majors Marry” by
@pirarobizarro

Timber = wood prepared for building

Timbre [TAM-ber] = character of a sound

In a low-pitched *timbre*, Jo yelled, “Timber!”

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#vocabulary

Wither = (v.) become dry and shriveled

Weather = (n.) climate

Flowers *wither* in hot *weather*. 🌺🌞

Whither = (adv.) to where, to what place or state: *Whither* will Kakashi go for lunch? 🍣🍲

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🐺 Whenwolf, Whywolf, Whowolf.

https://t.co/ez8PFFGtco via
@Explosm

The past tense of “pet” is *petted*, not “pet”:

In a humorous twist, the dog *petted* the boy.

#grammar

👨🏻‍🏫ℹ️ How to Fix Run-Ons and Comma Splices: https://t.co/kSJTd2oU1a

Image source: https://t.co/o3KgkfetvL

#grammar

“Data” 📈 is technically the plural of “datum,” but “data” is now used as a singular or plural noun.

So,

The data IS → ✔

The data ARE → ✔

[Comic by @PHDcomics]

Write 📝 = what authors do

Right = opposite of “left”; correct ✔

Rite = ceremony; custom

Wright = maker or builder 🛠

(Tricky, right?) 😏

[Comic by @PHDcomics]

#vocabulary #spelling

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Console [KON-sohl] = (n.) control panel; game machine (e.g., PS4, Xbox, Switch)

Console [kuhn-SOHL] = (v.) to comfort

Jo’s pals tried to *console* [kuhn-SOHL] one another by playing co-op on their *console* [KON-sohl]. 😭🎮

#vocabulary