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- As we all know that English language has always influenced our daily conversations and speeches but do you know that this ‘highly used’ language also has some really interesting fun facts as well!!
- Did you know that the first English dictionary was written in 1755!
- Did you know that the oldest English language word is 'Town'!
- Did you know that the least used letter in the alphabet in English language is ‘Q’!
Wednesday, 6 November 2013
Interesting Facts about the English Language
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In the English
language, …
…the shortest word
containing all five main vowels is ‘eunoia’, meaning ‘beautiful thinking’ or a state of normal
mental health.
…the longest word
with only one vowel is ‘strengths’ (9 letters long).
…there are only 4
words that end with ‘-dous’: ‘tremendous’, ‘stupendous’, ‘hazardous’ and ‘horrendous’.
…the oldest word is
‘town’.
…the longest
one-syllable word is ‘screeched’.
…the longest word
with all the letters in alphabetical order is ‘almost’.
…the only two words
that end ‘-gry’ are ‘hungry’
and ‘angry’.
With the increased use of new technologies such as laptop
computers, tablets, and mobile phones, the textese language (also known
as txt-speak, chatspeak, txtspk, texting language, SMSish, txtslang, txt-talk,
and others) has become very popular, but media and scholars have voiced their
concern about the English language being overwhelmed by SMS (Short Message Service)
language.
Some people believe texting has no effect on Standard English
whatsoever. They compare textese to some sort of modern jargon. Since
every generation has its own jargon, and English grammar is still changing
Examples of texting
English:
b4 - before bc - because 10q - thank you bk - back d8 - date w8 - wait ez - easy l8tr - later 2l8 - too late qt - cutie |
btw - by the way fyi - for your information cwof - complete waste of time hand - have a nice day ltns - long time no see urok - you are okay 2m2h - too much to handle 2mi, tmi - too much information yoyo - you're on your own @wrk all wk - at work all weekend k - OK luk@dis - look at this |
English Proverbs
Where there's a will there's a way
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When a person really wants to do something, he will find a
way of doing it.
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A burnt child dreads fire
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A bad experience or a horrifying incident may scar one's
attitude or thinking for a lifetime.
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First come, first served
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The first in line will be attended to first.
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A friend in need is a friend indeed
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A friend who helps when one is in trouble is a real
friend.
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Discretion is the better part of valor
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If you say discretion is the better part of valor, you
mean that avoiding a dangerous or unpleasant situation is sometimes the most
sensible thing to do.
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A hungry man is an angry man
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A person who does not get what he wants or needs is a
frustrated person and will be easily provoked to rage.
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Empty vessels make the most noise
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Those people who have a little knowledge usually talk the
most and make the greatest fuss.
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A man is as old as he feels
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A person's age is immaterial - it is only when he thinks
and feels that he is ageing that he actually becomes old.
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Great talkers are little doers
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Those people who talk a lot and are always teaching others
usually do not do much work.
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An idle brain is the devil's workshop
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One who has nothing to do will be tempted to do many
mischievous acts.
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An ounce of discretion is worth a pound of
wit
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It is better to be careful and discrete than to be clever.
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Faint heart never won fair lady
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To succeed in life one must have the courage to pursue
what he wants.
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A penny saved is a penny gained
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By being thrifty one will be able to save up.
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A rolling stone gathers no moss
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A person who never settles in one place or who often
changes his job will not succeed in life ; one who is always changing his
mind will never get anything done.
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As you sow, so you shall reap
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One will either enjoy or suffer the consequences of his
earlier actions or inactions.
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Barking dogs seldom bite
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Those who make loud threats seldom carry them out.
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Better late than never
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To do something that is right, profitable, or good a
little late is still better than not doing it at all.
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A bird in hand is worth two in the bush
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Something that one already has is better than going after
something seemingly more worthwhile that one may not be able to get.
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Birds of a feather flock together
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People of the same sort of character or belief always go
together.
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Call a spade a spade
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If you say that someone calls a spade a spade, you
mean that they speak frankly and directly, often about embarrassing or
unpleasant subjects; an informal expression.
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Charity begins at home
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A person's first obligation should be to help the member
of his own family before he can begin thinking of talking about helping
others.
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Dead men tell no lies
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( often used as an argument for killing someone whose
knowledge of a secret may cause one loss or get into serious trouble.)
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A great talker is a great liar
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A smooth and persuasive talker may be a good liar.
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Every cloud has a silver lining
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If you say that every cloud has a silver lining, you mean
that every sad or unpleasant situation has a positive side to it. If you talk
about silver lining you are talking about something positive that comes out
of a sad or unpleasant situation.
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All that glitters is not gold
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Do not be deceived by things or offers that appear to be
attractive.
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Eat to live, but do not live to eat
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Man was created for a divine purpose and he has a destiny
with his Creator - he was not born just to enjoy food.
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Don't put all your eggs in one basket
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One should not risk everything he has in a single venture.
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Every dog has its day
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Everyone will get a period of success or satisfaction
during his lifetime.
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Every one can find fault, few can do better
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It is easier to find fault in other people's actions or
methods than to do it properly or correctly.
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Any time means no time
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When an event is not decided on or planned earlier it will
never take place.
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Fair exchange is no robbery
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A contract is fair as long as both the parties understand
and agree to the conditions willingly; after a deal is closed neither side
can turn around and say that he was unfairly treated.
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Fire is a good servant but a bad master
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Fire, like any other manmade tool or device, will serve
man well only when it is controlled and used wisely.
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