Pati Ba Naman Consistency Pinagtatalunan?

Well, what do we know? We couldn't get enough of It's Showtime. For four days now, our CONSISTENCY of featuring the show is without letup. Wala na bang ibang topic na mapag-usapan?

Well, ibang-iba ito ... promise. This time, it is not about the show or the contestants of TNT Duet 2. Incidental lang at peripheral na nadawit ulit ang It's Showtime sa usapan.

It all started when a friend said, "Believe talaga ako sa CONSISTENCY ng show.  For one year, they were able to put together and assemble a top-notch and A-1 gathering of divas and minstrels of unquestionable caliber.

Sinagot naman ng isa ng pabalang: "CONSISTENCY? Ano yan texture or composition ... malasaw ba o malapot ... makapal ba or manipis? Wrong word used. Dapat ang ginamit mo CONSISTENT ang show.

At doon na nagumpisa ang walang katapusang balitaktakan. At dahil pareho lang naman silang grammar police wannabe ... walang nagpapatalo.

The fact of the matter is pareho lang naman silang tama.

1. Consistency as a person, a show (like It's Showtime), or their behavioral trait - This refers to the quality of always behaving, performing, or thinking in a similar way over time.

It means being reliable, steadfast, and predictable.

Example: It's Showtime, and TNT has CONSISTENCY in the selection of their candidates. They know talent when they see or hear one.

2. Consistency of a mixture -This refers to the texture, density, firmness, or viscosity of a substance. It describes how thick or thin a mixture is.

It can also be the resultant product after the ingredients were combined, blended, combined and fused.

Example: 1. When making a fruit salad, mix the ingredients well to come up with a cheesy and creamy CONSISTENCY.

2. The voice of Arvery of OST Dreamers blended and combined with Christian's resulted in a sweet and syrupy CONSISTENCY.

And just don't forget English language can be tricky or sneaky depending on how much they have fooled you one time or another.

Yes, English is tricky due to its inconsistent grammar, confusing vocabulary, and irregular spelling. Key challenges include pronunciation, articles (a/an/the), verb tenses, prepositions, and idioms, making it complex despite its widespread use.

And mind you,  we wondered why my friends argued and debated.

Because in the English language we have words that look and sound the same ... words with the same spelling, and with the same pronunciation, but with different meanings.

We call and term that as HOMONYMS. And the word consistency that we discussed above is one of them.

Below are homonyms and their examples

Homonym |  Meaning

1. Match     | -Noun -A contest or tournament

                    |  -Noun -A lighter or ignitor

2. Content |  -Noun -Items inside the box

                        -Adj. -Satisfied, feeling pleased or at ease

3. Spring   |  -Noun - Season of Growth

                   |  -Noun - Source of water

                   |  -Noun - A metal coil

                  |   -Verb - To grow or spring forward

4. Watch  |   -Noun - A timepiece, A clock

                  |   -Verb -  To look at, to guard

5. Tender |  -Adj. - Soft and tender

                  |   -Adj. - Sensitive and Painful ex.Tender bruise

                  |   -Verb- To present - as in Tender Resignation

6. Quarry|   -Noun - A deep pit where stones & rocks are dug

                 |   -Noun - A person or animal being hunted

7.Advocate  -Noun - A person who supports & recommends

                      -Verb - To speak, plead, and argue

Getting To Know Homonyns I

While we are still in the ambience VS ambiance fighting mood ... both words sound the same, mean the same, and are pronounced differently because of the vowel they use.
There is another group of words with the same spelling and almost identical pronunciation (they sound the same) but their meaning differs.

To cut it short, it sounds and spells alike but has different meanings. They are sometimes called multiple-meaning words ... and we term it as HOMONYMS.

The best way to use homonyms correctly is to have cognizance and awareness of their meanings & their pronunciation. We need to know how to spell them right and say each word properly to ensure our readers understand. You can also use context clues to help you figure out the meaning of a word in a particular sentence.

The rule of thumb for remembering these words is based on three factors: spelling, pronunciation, and meaning.

Examples:

Bat (animal) / Bat (sports equipment)
Bank (financial institution) / Bank (river bank)
Rose (flower) / Rose (past tense of rise)
Bark (dog sound) / Bark (tree covering)
Can - (ability to do something) / Can (metal container)
Quail (the bird) /Quail (to cringe)
Bright (intelligent) / bright (brilliant)
Fly (the insect) / Fly (to glide or soar)
Right (opposite of left) / Right (correct)
Address (location) / Address (to speak about some concerns)

There are a lot more examples out there ... if you want to share a homonym ... you can share it in the comment section.

A Play On Words

Hey guys ... listen. The statement in the image (if it is not a slip of the pen ... or somebody has not proofread what he wrote) is our mystery word or statement. Medyo confusing ang pagkagawa. Para itong palaisipan, a puzzle of sort.

His intention is to confuse us (the readers) and if three of us have three different interpretations ... he will be clapping with his feet because he is successful with his play of words. All we need is to be careful ... take it slowly and make sure we don't fall prey to his charming wordplays.

A play on words (or wordplay) is a literary technique in which the writer takes advantage of the ambiguities of how the phrase is worded to produce new and surprising meanings. This clever use of language shows the speaker or writer's skill, grabs the audience's attention, and often has a humorous effect.

So what did it mean to you when you read the message above? Did you get the answer right away ... or did you break your head trying to figure it out. 

1. Did you think for a minute that three eggs cost P240? That was very expensive don't you think?

2. Did you interpret it as P240 for one tray (you thought he meant tray instead of three).  That's why the price is just about right.

3. Did you assume that three trays are P240.  This one is too cheap?

Effective communication is accomplished only when the message is received and understood in the intended way. 

If the readers are confused ... the chances that they will buy is slim to none.