English Language Writing Skills

By Danso Kwasi Nti Samuel (DAS). Study the complete course source, examine every model and practise alongside Professor Jarvis.

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When he saw the tragic accident, his blood drained from his face.

   5. Scream one’s head of

She screamed her heart out when she saw the corpse.

   6. A haze of fear surrounds someone.

A haze of fear surrounded her when she saw the thief

   7. A wave of fear rushes through someone

She felt a wave of fear rush through her after seeing the tiger.

Sad moment

   1. Tears well up one's eye and begin rolling.

Upon hearing the news, she stood still, and then tears welled up her eyes and began rolling.

   2. Brink of tears

She was on the brink of tears after the funeral.

   3. The whole world collapsing upon someone

He felt the whole world was collapsing upon him after the accident.

   4. Cry one’s heart out.

He cried his heart out on hearing the tragic news.

   5. Kneeling, clutching one’s heart in despair

She fell to her knees, clutching her head in despair after the total failure in the BECE.