COMMON WORD STORY 35 VOCABULARY HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: INSOLVENT INTERPERSONAL IMPLICATE MISBECOMING PERMIT LEVER CLANDESTINE TARPAULIN DYSFUNCTION SATYR HYSSOP PROSAIC FERRET MAGGOT IRRADICABLE LATTICE CARE MOTORCYCLE PILASTER CLAM Here is my story: When his motorcycle dealership became insolvent, the owner tried to ferret out the reasons for his failure. He found in himself traits unbecoming dealing with the public; implicated in his dysfunction; things as prosaic as not permitting people to talk first. He concluded his faults were not irradicable and with care he could succeed. When his car dealership became bankrupt, the owner tried to search out the reasons for his failure. He found in himself habits unsuited for dealing with the public; involved in his inability; things as ordinary as not letting people talk first. He resolved his faults were not unchangeable and with care he could succeed. FINAL THOUGHTS: Try to make your own stories with lists of words. It is a writer’s exercise.

COMMON WORD STORY 36 VOCABULARY WHAT ALEXANDER THE GREAT DID This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: CAMBODIAN EN MASSE JUXTAPOSITION SPERMATOZAN CROW INFIDEL INDIA DAUNT GECKO KNOWLEDGE EXTRA DISCOURSE WOODSMAN TITLE QUALMS ITALIAN STAMMER MENSE APSE Here is my story: Alexander with the title of great, crowed his empire extended to India. His generals had expressed their qualms en masse. But Alexander with extra courage and knowledge, was not daunted. Greek culture was now in juxtaposition with the East, which made for some interesting discourses. Alexander with the name of great, boasted his empire went all the way to India. His generals all together had expressed their doubts. But Alexander with added bravery and ideas, was not discouraged. Greek culture was now in right next to the East, which made for some interesting conversations. FINAL THOUGHTS: Stories are like dreams.

VOCABULARY - COMMON WORD STORY 34 TOWNSTONE THE TOWN THAT WOULD NOT DIE This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM REEVE HIGHLIGHT CRAWL BARITONE ALL POULTICE EPHAH CYST BOP DIZZY RIME HUSBANDRY BEAK FLAPJACK BAGEL HALL WHENCE GRIT SYNAESTHESIA Here is my story: Tombstone is a town in Arizona whence came all the grit of the cowboy days. Scene of the fight at the OK corral. A highlight is the opera house, a hall where baritones once sang. In the saloon, dizzy cowboys crawled after being bopped in the head. In the canteen, flapjacks where flipped and a bun, the ancestor of today’s bagel was made. Tombstone is a town in Arizona where all the grit of the cowboy days came. Place of the fight at the OK corral. A main feature is the opera house, a hall where opera singers once sang. In the saloon, woozy cowboys went on their knees after being hit in the head. In the kitchen shack, flapjacks where turned and a bun, the predecessor of today’s bagel was made. FINAL THOUGHTS: See if you can made another story with the same word list.

The one hominoid that cut asunder our lower animal nature was australopithecines. Before them, we reacted to nature. With them, we embarked on becoming the monarch of nature instead. These early men's whose coz was the famous Lucy, began to represent their feelings with objects d'art to beguile their fellows there on the plains. The one prehuman that rose above our primative animal nature was australopithecines. Before them, we were pushed around by nature. With them, we began to become the masters of nature in its place. These early men's whose relative was the famous Lucy, began to picture their feelings with art objects to bedazzle their companions there on the plains.

The forces opposing George Washington were baffled by his actions in 1777. An offer of surrender delivered by a courier turned out to be a hoax. Guerilla fighting continued through he winter in the slush and cold. The English general, an individual devoted to madera, was abashed and had a growing cirrosis problem. Not one scintilla of progess could be shown; in fact, the problem had regressed. The forces facing George Washington were confused by his movements in 1777. A petition for giving up delivered by a runner turned out to be bogus. Informal conflict continued through he winter in the snow and cold. The English general, an individual who liked wine was ashamed and had a growing liver problem. Not one scrap of progess could be claimed; in fact, the problem had gotten worse.

When the grotto began to spawn mosquitos, the local people started to blubber. They wanted special action; the aim - the elimination of the pests. The government surveilled the situation; scientists lectured and data amassed. When pathology was linked to the problem, a dispassionate quick decision was made to cover the area with malathion pesticide. But, to rthe disbelief of all, this was an error. The bat population was killed off, making things much worse. --- When the cave pools began to hatch mosquitos, the local people started to complain. They wanted special action; the aim - to get rid of the annoyances . The government watched the situation; scientists gave seminars and information was collected. When illness was implicated to the problem, a standard fast response was made to spray the area with strong pesticide. But, to the shock of all, this was a mistake. The bat colony was killed off, making things much worse. ---

GERMAN SUBMARINES STRANGLED ENGLAND The U27 WW2 German Uboat typified the submarine fleet that cut a swathe through allied shipping. Its torpedos caused a dimunition of supplies from Indian factories to England. The U27 had an estimable exquisite record in 1943. The sub fleet was like the coils of a snake, chocking England. The rocked shipping until the convey system was developed, easing the situation. --- The U27 WW2 German Uboat was a standard boat of the submarine fleet that cut a path through allied shipping. Its weapons caused a sharp drop off of supplies from Indian factories to England. The U27 had an great perfect record in 1943. The sub fleet was like the twists of a snake, strangling England. The decimated shipping until the escort system was developed, reversing the crisis. ---

WORLD WAR TWO IN THE PACIFIC One facet of the war were malaria casualties. The fighting was vehement enough without this added problem. Mosquitos proliferated, leaving troops petulant and chronically ill. There were scanty medical facilities to address the problem with not enough MD's. To get egress from jungles, you needed a sickle. When troops donned protection gear, changes, subtile At first took place. Jeeps carrying equipment helped a lot too. One feature of the war were malaria patients. The fighting was savage enough without this added problem. Mosquitos multiplied, leaving troops cranky and continuously sick. There were limited medical facilities to face the problem with not enough doctors. To get out of jungles, you needed a machete. When troops put on preventative equipment, changes, not easily seen at first took place. Jeeps carrying supplies helped a lot too.

TURMOIL DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION The Torys were favorable to the English sovereign during the American Revolution. Many of these were brits from England. Patriots proliferated and accussed them of connivance against the war. Eventually, a fracture took place and bold action was demanded. Torys were asked whether they were for independence or not. Many were sent to prison out in Boston bay , there to drink thin leek soup and stale bread. However; many rich connected people were exempt and were left alone. The Loyalists were supportive of the English king during the American Revolution. Many of these were English from England. Patriots multiplied and sued them for working against the war. Finally, a rupture took place and bold measures were strongly called for. Torys were asked whether they were for a break with England or not. Many were sent to prison out in Boston bay , there to drink thin onion soup and spoiled bread. However; many rich socialites were unaffected and were left untouched.

THE DUTCH IN NEW YORK When the beaver fur trade became obsolete, Dutch patricians in New York City who grew rich by exporting pelts were crestfallen. They conceded they would have to realign themselves to the waves of imigrants who were coming to the city; that was the future. They retrained to run factories to produce denim and othe inexpensive cloth to clothe the crush of newcomers. At the same trime, there was a lot of fantasizing about a glorious lost Dutch past; in New York State. Washington Irving wrote about the Knickerbockers on this wistful theme. When the beaver fur trade became passe, Dutch socalites in New York City who grew rich by exporting furs were sad. They agreed they would have to adapt themselves to the waves of foreigners who were coming to the city; that was the future. They learned to run factories to produce blue jeans and other inexpensive clothing to outfit the crush of newcomers. At the same time, there was a lot of fictional tales about a glorious lost Dutch past; in New York State. Washington Irving wrote about the Knickerbockers on this fanciful topic.

COMMON WORD STORY 30 OFF TO THE PRISON This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: MAMMOGRAM CONNING TOWER PILFER SPELL FINERY APPORTION BOURGEOIS THENCE BUTT LURCH WHITEOUT SCRAPE ZYGOTE COMPLY IMPI FECUND CARDIOVASCULAR METER FORESTER DIALOGUE Here is my story: The conning tower of the prison cast a weird spell over the landscape. Each guard was apportioned a sector of the wall to watch. The spotlight lurched around. The prisoners comply with rules without a scrap of dignity. If you impinge on the laws, pilfer anything, you will find yourself in front of a judge in his finery and thence to this place. The observation tower of the prison had a strange effect on the scene. Each guard was assigned a part of the wall to watch. The spotlight bumped around. The prisoners follow the rules without a bit of self-respect. If you break the law - steal anything, you will find yourself in front of a judge in his nice clothes and then off to this place. FINAL THOUGHTS: Try this exercise.

COMMON WORD STORY 37 Native American museum of the old west This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. A museum to Sioux culture, way out in the boondocks, defies description. Once you have your ticket, you enter a hall with the cowcatcher of an American locomotive and a muraL of buffalo. They stress the imperturbable nature of the Indians under trying conditions. The West was no place for the lazy! The Indians took settlers hostages; later the Indians became hirelings to the settlers as power shifted. Once a year, a fiesta is held with native foods. A glutton’s delight. A museum to Sioux culture, way out in the back country, is incredible. Once you have your ticket, you enter a hall with the front of an American locomotive and a painting of buffalo. They stress the stolid nature of the Indians under trying conditions. The West was no place for the indolent! The Indians took settlers captives; later the Indians became day laborers to the settlers as power shifted. Once a year, a festival is held with local foods. A eater’s joy.

Urgent circumstances after WW2 brought the man to the USA from Europe. Here, his good instincts and common sense helped him to succeed. He was nominated for best magician. he had an amiable benevolent air and rippling manly muscles which left women faint. He had an act with two young female assistants who looked so much alike that with some music and a jolt, one seemed to disappear and reappear across the stage by magic. Dire conditions after WW2 brought the man to the USA from Europe. Here, his good ways and good sense helped him to get ahead. He was named as best magician. He had a friendly helpful way about him and bulging manly muscles which made woman swoon . He had a trick with two young female helpers who looked so much the same that with some music and a flash, one seemed to dematerialize and reappear across the hall as if by magic.

The best warriors in the planet ever were the Spartans. They had the mores to leer at their enemies and fight with emotion. However; as time went on, revisions were made, adulterations their code. Delicacy began tint their lives. It was insideous at first. The last gasp of the Spartans was when a conservator tried to return them to their martial ways. The best soldiers on the planet ever were the Spartans. They had the culture to sneer at their enemies and fight with feeling. However; as time went on, changes were made, spoiling their ethos. Tenderness began creep into their lives. It was subtle at first. The last gasp of the Spartans was when a restorer tried to return them to their war-like ways.

VOCABULARY - COMMON WORD STORY 31 THE THEORY OF TIME This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: HOROLOGY BROGUE ACHROMATIC IMPLANT PROSPECT INTERLARD COLANDER RIP CONDOM CAPRICCIO SLEAZY MONSIGNOR THEORY SHRED DECIDUOUS IVY ADRENALINE RATLINE WOVE Here is my story: Horology is woven into today's society. It's like a clock is implanted in our brains. However; ancient people made do without a shred of modern time-keeping. They kept time by observing the growing ivy or the fall of deciduous leaves. The prospect of no clocks would rip society, leaving it bland and achromatic. Time keeping is imbedded into today's society. It's like a clock is part of our brains. However; anciet people made without even a bit of modern time keeping. They kept time by looking at growing plants or the fall of tree leaves. The idea of no clocks would tear society, leaving it bland and colorless. FINAL THOUGHTS: This is an enjoyable thing to do; writing a story and then rephrasing it.

This is a writing exercise. It will get you to creatively write a story. Make a story from this list, using at least ten words: (I have included my story answer, with a paraphrase of it.) transfusion yule romanesque debris her inherent shinner fillet meteor burmese salient verbiage odd fascism accost whiplash bib gibe napalm formica THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL The American hospital was in an odd Romanesque building in the French town of Arl, during World War Two; the fight against fascism. Nurse Bell made her way through the debris that was inherent to war. An occasional meteor came out of the German salient, causing injuries. They gave transfusions, treated whiplash and napalm burns. During Christmas 1944, they had a giant Yule log in the fireplace to cheer the troops. The American hospital was in an odd tenth century building in the French town of Arl, during World War Two; the fight against the Nazis. Nurse Bell made her way through the wreckage is a part of war. An occasional shooting star came out of the German forward position, causing injuries. They gave blood, treated auto accidents and chemical burns. During Christmas 1944, they had a giant festive log in the fireplace for the troop’s moral. I never would have writing this story without the word prompts.

This is a writing exercise. It will get you to creatively write a story. Make a story from this list, using at least ten words: (I have included my story answer, with a paraphrase of it.) tape controversy stuff celibacy eat cull caucus gospel waxen goat korean perspicacious animate divination tawny fort brazen coroner mindset flake WHAT THE KOREAN WAR GENERAL DID There was an animated controversy during the Korean war. It was investigated by a congressional caucus which culled information from tapes. They said a general lived in a safe fort, eating to stuff himself with rich food. At the same time, he had a mindset to feed troops into battle without regard. The coroner said many deaths could have been avoided with a more perspicacious attitude. There was an lively scandal during the Korean war. It was explored by a congressional committee which drew information from recordings. They said a general lived in a secure strong place, eatting to fill himself with rich food. At the same time, he had an attitude to send troops carelessly into battle. The death investigator said many casualties could have been avoided with a more cautious strategy.

THE BASIC MATH EVALUATOR and COURSE explained The math product I offer, Basic Math Evaluator and Course, is special to me. I was a Speech Improvement Teacher in a high school in the 1990’s. My students always failed a basic math course that was offered to them in place of the regular course. The way they were taught was degrading and ineffective. This hurt me because I was poor in math in high school in a similar way. I resolved to write a program with my new found BASIC programming skills. The staff of my school was cooperative and supportive. The program, as you see it, was the result of this effort. It can be used in a course. Problems can be presented so that several types of problem appear in a sequence. Students must recall how to do them again and again. Because they work individually, tutoring in place is possible. After a test, the program shows you a list of the skills you know and don't know based on your answers. We had great success with this approach. The program has been upgraded to work with BBC BASIC for Windows and has three variations of questions. The problem of images was cleaverly side stepped by presenting images as pictures, instead of being generated each time. With modern computers and the internet, it is now available to you! Thank-you TES, Thank-you Russell! (BBC BASIC creator). I hope you use it and it’s ideas will be adopted.

How many syllables are in the English language? A learned professor says 15,000; however; he uses uncommon words and dubious sound combinations. Here is my list using common words. It is under 5,000 syllables.

Do you want to run multiple choice tests with students working together? The Testing Machine allows students to enter multiple choice answers together using one prepared keyboard. The Testing Machine was sought after by the founders of machine learning. This invention uses a standard computer and keyboard to accomplish this task. Because computers have buffers, several keystrokes can be reacted on that are close together. This makes it possible for several students t use on computer. This is useful for teachers working in small groups. A full explanation is included in the program.