Grammarian report

ITC Bintang Toastmasters Club
September 1, 2010
Grammarian report by Natalia Skirtenko

Word of the day: TO PERPLEX [per-pleks]
verb (used with object)
1. to puzzle, bewilder; confuse mentally:
Her strange response perplexed me.
2. to complicate: perplex the issue

Related forms:
perplexer, noun
perplexingly, adverb
perplexing, adjective
Synonyms
1. mystify, confound.
2. tangle, snarl.
3. vex, annoy, bother.


Meaningful words and phrases used during the meeting:
Pearls of wisdom, fellow toastmasters shared:
- “I love you” – three words that means a world
- To enjoy your life – celebrate your achievements
- “If you fail to prepare you are preparing to fail.” (B. Franklin)
Interesting metaphor: going to a dentist is like renovating a house.


Misused words or grammar errors:

Plural forms of nouns:
- some taxi drivers
- three more speakers
- a simple story

Past and present tense mix brings to confusing time frames in a story.
For reference please check: