by Auntie Bev | Feb 5, 2022 | Bev Speaks, Communications, Grammar, vocabulary, Word skills, Writing
“Bread” and “bred” sound the same, but they are spelled differently, and they mean completely different things. Two words with different meanings but the same pronunciation are called homophones. If you don’t know which homophone is the right one to use, look...
by Auntie Bev | Jan 7, 2022 | Bev Speaks, Communications, Public Speaking, vocabulary, Vocabulary Skills, Word skills, Writing
If you’re an employee, you owe it to your colleagues and YOURSELF to be able to articulate your thoughts and ideas with clarity in the workplace. Good team communication matters and it’s also important for people working alone who have to report to a boss....
by Auntie Bev | Dec 17, 2021 | Communications, Grammar, vocabulary, Vocabulary Skills, Word skills
Since Lindsey was very _____ and outgoing, everyone was sure she’d be homecoming queen but she lost because it was all fake. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence? IMPORTUNETANTAMOUNTUNREGENERATEGREGARIOUSREQUITE After being forced into a minimum wage job, the...
by Auntie Bev | Sep 24, 2021 | Bev Speaks, Communications, Contest, vocabulary, Vocabulary Skills, Word skills
Are you a lover of words? Have you been taking notes of Auntie Bev’s Words of the Day? Are you a member of the AllWordzMatter Community or a financial supporter in other ways? If so, you are eligible to participate in the WORDUP! Vocabulary Challenge! I am...
by Auntie Bev | Aug 29, 2021 | Bev Speaks, Communications, Grammar, vocabulary, Vocabulary Skills, Word skills, Writing
Write down your answers. If you’re a member of the AllWordzMatter Community, then click here for answers: ANSWERS Jennifer is still choosing [between / among] three job offers: bank supervisor, financial analyst, and portfolio manager. The principal has...
by Auntie Bev | Jun 19, 2021 | Communications, Grammar, Vocabulary Skills
Imagine you’re an employee and you’ve just opened an email from your boss giving you instructions for a project he would like you to complete. Here it is: I have assigned the Jacksonville Home Funishing account to your and would like for you to begin working on...
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