Wednesday, July 13, 2005

Why English is so difficult to learn: Examples

1. The bandage was wound around the wound.
2. The farm was used to preoduce produce.
3. The dump was so full it had to refuse more refuse.
4. We must polish the Polish furniture.
5. The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.
6. Since there's no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present.
7. When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.
8. I did not object to the object.
9. The insurance was invalid for the invalid.
10. There was a row among the row of oarsmen about how to row.
11. They were too close to the door to close it.
12. To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow.
13. The wins was too strong to wind the sail.
14. Upon seeing the tear in the painting I shed a tear.

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