Quiz: The Cop and the Anthem

See how well you understand this American Story by taking a short quiz.

1. What special thing lets Soapy know that winter is coming?

   a. Birds flying south.

   b. Women buying coats.

   c. Cops arresting people.

   d. Dead leaves falling.

'The Cop and the Anthem,' by O. Henry

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Maroon 5 - Sugar

Top 6 Common Comma Problems

Source: www.grammarcheck.net

Colour in language

We use the word black to express a feeling of despair and depression. Colours are associated with various emotions.

Select a colour which is associated with the feelings in each of the following sentences and then fill in the blanks.

1. I was ………………. with embarrassment when Maya shared my secret with her friends.

Most important acronyms in English, Part 1

An acronym is a word that's made up of the first letters of other words (usually). English speakers use acronyms a lot. You'll read and hear them everywhere – on the Internet, in business, in the government.

The examples below are acronyms that almost all English speakers know and use commonly.