Pronunciation: /ðə bɔːl ɪz ɒn ðə sleɪts/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 The ball is on the slates.
A2 I see the ball is on the slates.
B1 It seems that the ball is on the slates.
B2 From afar, the ball is on the slates.
C1 Upon closer inspection, it is evident that the ball is on the slates.
C2 In the midst of the chaotic scene, the ball is on the slates.
verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being
A1 The ball is on the slates.
A2 I can see that the ball is on the slates.
B1 It seems like the ball is on the slates.
B2 From this angle, it appears that the ball is on the slates.
C1 Upon closer inspection, it is evident that the ball is on the slates.
C2 The precise location of the ball can be determined as being on the slates.
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun
A1 The ball is on the slates.
A2 I see the ball is on the slates.
B1 The children are playing with the ball that is on the slates.
B2 The ball, resting peacefully on the slates, is waiting to be picked up.
C1 The intricate patterns of the slates enhance the beauty of the ball resting on them.
C2 The juxtaposition of the ball against the slates creates a mesmerizing visual effect.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 The ball is on the slates.
A2 I can see the ball is on the slates.
B1 It seems like the ball is on the slates.
B2 From where I'm standing, the ball is on the slates.
C1 Upon closer inspection, it is evident that the ball is on the slates.
C2 In the precise location indicated, the ball is on the slates.
article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite
A1 The ball is on the slates.
A2 I see the ball is on the slates.
B1 It seems that the ball is on the slates.
B2 From here, the ball is clearly on the slates.
C1 Upon closer inspection, it is evident that the ball is on the slates.
C2 The precise location of the ball can be discerned as being on the slates.
formal The ball is on the slates, which may cause damage to the roofing material.
informal Oh no, the ball is on the slates again, someone needs to get it down before it causes any damage.
slang Dude, the ball is on the slates, we gotta grab it before it falls off.
figurative Just like the ball on the slates, sometimes we find ourselves in precarious situations that require careful handling.
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