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Monday, May 6, 2024

LIFE IN SPARKHILL: CHAPTER 1

 

In the serene hours before dawn, I found myself drawn to the tranquil beauty of Sparkhill Park, nestled amidst the bustling cityscape. Each morning, as the first light of day began to paint the sky with hues of pink and gold, I would slip out of my apartment and make my way to the park, seeking solace in the quietude of the early hours.

With a steaming cup of coffee cradled in my hands, I embarked on my leisurely jog along the winding paths of the park, relishing the coolness of the morning air against my skin. The world seemed to awaken around me, the gentle rustle of leaves and the distant chirping of birds signaling the start of a new day.

As I ran, I marveled at the beauty of my surroundings – the dew-kissed grass shimmering in the soft light, the fragrant blooms of flowers greeting me with their vibrant colors. It was a time of quiet contemplation, a moment of respite from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

Despite the early hour, hardly few people would come to walk and jog with family and small children. They would stroll along the pathways, hand in hand, their laughter echoing through the stillness of the park. I would offer a nod or a smile in passing, content to share the beauty of the morning with my fellow early risers.

At certain spots along my route, I would pause to feed the birds that flocked to the park, scattering breadcrumbs and watching with delight as they swooped down to claim their breakfast. And occasionally, I would spot a curious squirrel darting among the trees, its bushy tail a fleeting glimpse of nature's wonders.

For me, these early morning moments were sacred – a time to connect with the natural world and find peace amidst the chaos of daily life. In Sparkhill Park, I discovered a sanctuary where I could quiet the noise of the world and simply be, surrounded by the beauty of the dawn.

As the sun rose higher in the sky and the park began to stir with the sounds of waking city dwellers, I would reluctantly bring my morning routine to a close. But in those precious hours before dawn, I had found a sense of serenity that stayed with me long after I left the park, a reminder of the beauty that exists in the quiet moments of each day.



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Monday, December 16, 2013

Common mistakes in English

Common mistakes in English

There, Their and They're:
 Many speakers tend to get confused between ‘There’, ’Their’ and ‘They’re’ and knowing how to use these three words correctly is an important step in learning English.
The words ‘There’ and’ Their’ are homophones. Homophones are words that are spelt differently but pronounced the same. It is a common mistake to replace one for the other.
‘There’ always refers to a place, whether concrete or abstract, whereas ‘Their’ shows belonging or possession. ‘They’re, on the other hand, is the short form of they are. Let’s look at these examples for each of them
 THERE:
How can anyone live there?
Let’s go there.
There will be a party tomorrow,
 THEIR:
Let us buy their car.
Let us not go to their house. Return their books tomorrow.
 THEY’RE:
They’re sitting there in their car. In this sentence, notice how ‘there’ is used to signify a place whereas ‘their’ is used to show possession. The word ‘they’re’ is a contraction of the word ‘they’ and ‘are’ and should not be confused with ‘their’ and ‘there’.
Much and Many
Much’ and ‘many’ are both determiners that suggest an unspecified quantity, with more or less the same basic meaning: ‘in great quantity’ or ‘in large number’. There is, however, a distinction in their usage.
‘Much’, not ‘many’, is used for uncountable nouns, which are in singular form.
I have much faith in him.
How much money do you have in your wallet?
There was much compassion in his voice.
On the other hand, ‘many’ is used for countable nouns, which are in plural form, and here ‘much’ cannot be used.
    Many youngsters today are taking to atheism.
 How many days remain?
 There are many obstructions ahead for us.
Affect
‘Affect’ is used as a verb and means ‘to have an influence on’ and ‘Effect’ is used as a noun and means ‘the result’.
 AFFECT
The dropped catch did not affect the result of the game.
The heavy rainfall affected the grains kept in the old warehouse.
Did the noise affect your sleep?
 EFFECT
The effect of the tsunami was devastating.
The side effect of the cough syrup was drowsiness.
Did the noise have an effect on your sleep?


Effect is also used in the expressions ‘in effect’, ‘take effect’ and ‘come into effect.’

‘In effect’ means to ‘In fact’ or ‘In reality’
          His silence was in effect an acceptance of the crime.

‘Take effect’ means ‘to produce an action’
          The medicine will take effect in an hour.

‘Come into effect’ means ‘to come into existence’
          The news laws come into effect next month.

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Monday, November 18, 2013

A question from Probability: A die is thrown once. What is the probability that the score is a factor of 6?

A die is thrown once. What is the probability that the score is a factor of 6?


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The factors of six are 1, 2, 3 and 6, so the Number of ways it can happen = 4
There are six possible scores when a die is thrown, so the Total number of outcomes = 6

So the probability that the score is a factor of six = 4/6 = 2/3