action/ not quite

action: something you can do. Well, not just you; flying is an action. This is a small turn towards the direction of introducing/recognizing verbs and their function. It is slowly clicking that you can't "postcards" but you can "write postcards." I had everyone go around the room and name one action. Next stop: demonstrative pronouns.

not quite: almost there, but not all the way. I drew a glass of water almost full, "Is it full?", "Not quite." This is also the most polite way to tell anyone "No," i.e. when trying to define the word busy: "It's when you are busy." "Ehh, not quite." (not quite is quite often preceded by "ehh.") I can't believe it took me this long to use this POD, I say it a lot.