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Clumsiness
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Clumsiness
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Learn Comparatives and Superlatives

Date: Sep 26 2011

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Some people get injured doing risky things or playing sports. But clumsy people get injured doing everyday things like walking down the street. They also have a knack for tripping, spilling, and breaking things. You probably shouldn’t let a clumsy person wash your dishes!

Vocab

spill v.

Definition

Example Don't spill your dinner all over the floor.

injured v.

Definition

Example I injured my foot playing football, so now I can't walk for a week.

risky adj.

Definition

Example Hollywood stuntmen have risky jobs.

clumsy adj.

Definition

Example The waitress was so clumsy! She dropped our food on the floor and spilled coffee all over the table.

knack n.

Definition

Example My mom has a knack for saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. She always says things that embarrass me.

trip v.

Definition

Example Watch where you're going or you'll trip!

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Discussion

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Are you clumsy? What could a clumsy person do to become less clumsy?

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ola33

ola33

Japan

So clumsiness is when you do something fast. Can we say that Ben Afleck yesterday was clumsy giving his speech on Academy Awards, since he was super fast talking and the last word was lost somewhere in the air.

10:38 PM Feb 25 2013 |

ola33

ola33

Japan

There’s no place where your clumsiness is under a microscope being watched by the millions spectators – is the Academy Award. It’s supposed to be impeccable, glorious, flawless sensation. And it figures, the best from the best are invited to the party. Well, what couldn’t be said about yesterdays Oscars 2013 awards. One actress, who really made me puzzled , was Kristen Steward, not much with her limping on the stage ( injuries happen) but by her attitude. As though presenting Oscar Awards is an every day matter for her. Weird.


But, the clumsy coming out on stage of Jennifer Lawrence to get an award for the best actress, didn’t spoil her glory. Especially when it was supported by the sympathetic standing ovation. Wow, those floor-length gowns and slippery stairs, and nervousness can really get you in trouble. There should be a special training for that or just to pick the shorter dress. But still, she’s my fav. actress (Hunger Games)


And I’m clumsy with my spelling :(


 Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP

03:45 PM Feb 25 2013 |

Bruce_zhou

China

I think none really clumsy,just not serious and careful,i found that some one really good at work but really clumsy in them life,such as cook and chores and so on,but like that how to judge this guy it’s really clumsy or not ,really can not judged ,i think someone just not care something ,like chores in home or in life,but really doing them work definitely pretty well,so that’s way i just said noone really foolish,just not serious on some aspects,as for me ,i m good at my work and i can remember everthings about my work,but some chores about my life ,i always forgot it ,i don’t want to remember something about my life,cause my wife care that,because i think it’s really tough and hardly to master each aspect in your life.just choice some aspect you intereste it.

02:35 PM Nov 28 2011 |

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Vicky^^

Vicky^^

South Korea

I’m super clumsy LOL

12:13 PM Oct 03 2011 |

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zeinabou

zeinabou

Egypt

:}

07:29 PM Oct 02 2011 |

Eydo

Eydo

Turkey

It is nice to hear from ex pols nothing wrong happened to them….as they hide their happiness in details…..

11:57 AM Oct 02 2011 |

Eydo

Eydo

Turkey

That doesnt mean to hide yourself in details sa7? some ebaby pols missing your value and exclusive comments…..

11:48 AM Oct 02 2011 |

Eydo

Eydo

Turkey

The real reasons are always hidding in details it could be that is why? Enjoy today, Tom. if you dont wanna say what it was Yesterday?

11:44 AM Oct 02 2011 |

liiana

liiana

Peru

I considered a clumsy person coz all the time , i like to do things in a hurry that’s why i get injured.

06:26 PM Oct 01 2011 |

Nickå

Nickå

Svalbard and Jan Mayen

I seem to get clumsier the more tired I am. When I start hurting myself every few seconds, I know it’s time to go to bed.

12:13 AM Oct 01 2011 |

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refaah

refaah

Pakistan

well… I am not really clumsy but things happen and so true that if you slow down and rushing too much realluy causes accident like always with me. I walk fast and we don’t have good roads so I have killed all my beautiful sandals , shoes , boots ..uhh, I am not happy for that ofcourse but its fun sometimes and slowing down is really the solution.


those whom are clumsy are also impatient and waiting is the hardest for them.

08:04 PM Sep 29 2011 |

wwongsapun

wwongsapun

Thailand

I just carfully to do something. That’s help me less of accident.

06:15 AM Sep 29 2011 |

zeinabou

zeinabou

Egypt

Actualy I am graceful ,but somedays I am clumsy like I knock over things,tripp break things and usually I wonder why I am so clumsy today ?? I bet it’s due to lack of concentration and being in a hurry or without any reasons :}}

06:30 PM Sep 28 2011 |

thiagokami

thiagokami

Brazil

No, I am not a clumsy person. I don’t know what would help a clumsy person to become less clumsy. But they might try to pay attention to what they are doing. This way I guess it would help a little.

11:23 PM Sep 26 2011 |

s-a-a-d

s-a-a-d

Saudi Arabia

well done

10:14 PM Sep 26 2011 |

sabynette22

Algeria

i can be clumsy sometimes ;) like breaking crockery but i agree with james we shouldn’ rush too much just slow down things would be better 

05:28 PM Sep 26 2011 |

Ayabree

Ayabree

Iraq

I think am not a clumsy person Cool

05:15 PM Sep 26 2011 |

i love life

Palestinian Territory, Occupied

for me i am not clumsy because i just like all thing to express about tenderness and soft and kind but i could never to do as this actions my knack to play tennis my favorite bassketball i was watching many from program on tv thers persons were very crazy where they were do that.s skills every thing in our lives depend on the desire and if you like it or if you dont like it but we can to understand all this movements because we are old but for children this is not useful because there were a lot from younger,s try to do it and my advice to all we should to take a full measures and a good means for keep on our body.s i like to live with a nice atmosphere with a calm and slow without any dengerous or fear

02:59 PM Sep 26 2011 |

MONY----

MONY----

Egypt

I am kind a clamsy at the kitchen I oftem breake dishes and get my finger cut while chopping vegetable


12:55 PM Sep 26 2011 |

hanislam

Sudan

I agree with you.

12:22 PM Sep 26 2011 |

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