Adapt; adept and adopt.

1. ADAPT; ADEPT AND ADOPTADAPT; ADEPT AND ADOPT
COMPILED AND VOICEDCOMPILED AND VOICED
NAGESWAR RAO. A NAGESWAR RAO. A
ENGLISH TEACHERENGLISH TEACHER
COURTESYCOURTESY
MR. K. V. MADHUSUDANMR. K. V. MADHUSUDAN
RESOURCE PERSON (ENGLISH)RESOURCE PERSON (ENGLISH)

2. In order to strengthen our hold on English Usage, we should know In order to strengthen our hold on English Usage, we should know
how do a single vowel sound change the complete meaning of a how do a single vowel sound change the complete meaning of a
word.word.
In today’s lesson, we learn the difference in meaning of the In today’s lesson, we learn the difference in meaning of the
following words:following words:
ADAPT; ADEPT; ADOPTADAPT; ADEPT; ADOPT
Adapt has similar meanings as ‘modify’ and ‘adjust’.Adapt has similar meanings as ‘modify’ and ‘adjust’.
Most of my lessons have been specially adapted for use by non-Most of my lessons have been specially adapted for use by non-
English speaking students. (modify)English speaking students. (modify)
These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes. (modify)These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes. (modify)
We have had to adapt quickly to the new system. (adjust)We have had to adapt quickly to the new system. (adjust)
It’s amazing how soon you adapt.It’s amazing how soon you adapt.

3. ‘‘Adept’ – means good at doing something that is quite difficult or Adept’ – means good at doing something that is quite difficult or
skillful at doing something.skillful at doing something.
Our Resource Person is adept at problem solving with excellent Our Resource Person is adept at problem solving with excellent
communication skills.communication skills.
They have also become adept at playing the games.They have also become adept at playing the games.
““Adopt” – means to adopt to a child. a method, a new suggestion, Adopt” – means to adopt to a child. a method, a new suggestion,
a country or a way of behaving, a candidate in politics. a country or a way of behaving, a candidate in politics.
All three teams adopted different approaches to the problem.All three teams adopted different approaches to the problem.
The council is expected to adopt the new policy at its next The council is expected to adopt the new policy at its next
meeting.meeting.
He adopted an air of indifference.He adopted an air of indifference.
She was adopted as parliamentary candidate for Visakahpatnam.She was adopted as parliamentary candidate for Visakahpatnam.

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