The Verb “Run” Has The Most Definitions
Interesting Facts in Easy English
Pre-Listening Vocabulary
- sense: meaning in context
- run a temperature: to have a high body temperature
- run the water: to allow water to pour out of a tap continuously
- run something by someone: to ask someone’s opinion about something
- a vocal run: the singing of one vowel sound with many notes
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The Word “Run” Has The Most Definitions
Comprehension Questions
- What is this report mainly about?
- Why would someone “run a temperature”?
- Why are the verbs “put” and “set” mentioned?
Discussion Questions: As a learner of English, how does it make you feel to know that there are over 600 ways to use a single English word? What does this say about the English language?
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2 comments
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R SUNTHARALINGAM says:
It is very, very interesting, indeed. The language fascinates me, everytime I come across a new dimension to the language and its components.English is to be admired, appreciated and savoured.
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Donia BEN MANSOUR says:
It make me feel confused to know that just one word has many meaning and the most difficult is to memorized it.
