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Language & Communication — Lesson 24

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script

skrɪpt

A written version of a play, movie, or broadcast that includes dialogue and — she wrote the script for the new TV series.

The actors are learning their lines from the script.

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sentence

ˈsen.təns

A group of words, usually containing a verb , that expresses a thought in the — he was given a non-custodial/ suspended sentence.

He's very impatient and always interrupts me mid-sentence.

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separate

ˈsepəreɪt

Divide something into different parts or groups so that they are no longer together — we need to separate the recyclables from the trash.

We need to separate the recyclables from the trash.

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session

ˈseʃən

A period of time devoted to a particular activity, or a formal meeting of a — parliament is in session this week.

The training session starts at 9 AM.

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sharp

ʃɑːrp

Having a thin edge or point that can cut or pierce easily — she has a sharp mind.

The knife is very sharp.

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shout

ʃaʊt

Say something in a very loud voice, often because you are angry, excited, or — don't shout at me!

He shouted my name across the street.

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sigh

saɪ

A sigh is a long, deep breath that you take when you are tired, sad, relieved, or bored — the tired student gave a loud sigh.

She let out a sigh of relief when she heard the good news.

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signal

ˈsɪɡnəl

A signal is a gesture, sound, light, or action that gives information, a — she gave us a signal to start running.

The traffic signal turned red and the cars stopped.

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smile

smaɪl

A happy or friendly expression on the face in which the ends of the mouth curve — she has a nice smile.

Amy had a big / broad smile on her face .

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song

sɔːŋ

Four brightly colored three-dimensional musical notes — yellow, blue, orange, and red — stand in a row on a pale, ribbon-like stand, their round heads and curved flags forming a simple song.

She sang a beautiful song.

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speak

spiːk

Say words, to use the voice , or to have a conversation with someone — "Can I speak to Dan please?".

Would you mind speaking more slowly , please ?

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story

ˈstɔːr.i

A description , either true or imagined , of a connected series of events — will you read / tell me a story, daddy?

Will you read / tell me a story, daddy ?

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