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What is the meaning of 'agronomist'?

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An agronomist is a professional who studies and practices the science of soil management and crop production. They are responsible for analyzing soil conditions, recommending fertilizers and crop rotation techniques, and ensuring sustainable agricultural practices. Agronomists play a crucial role in increasing crop yields and promoting food security.

What is the meaning of tenuous?

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adjective

1.

thin or slender in form, as a thread.

2.

lacking a sound basis, as reasoning; unsubstantiated; weak: a tenuous argument.

3.

thin in consistency rare or rarefied.

4.

of slight importance or significance; unsubstantial: He holds a rather tenuous position in history.

5.

lacking in clarity; vague: He gave a rather tenuous account of his past life.

What is a more powerful verb than look?

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"Inspect" is a more powerful verb than "look" as it implies a more thorough examination or evaluation of something.

Is this sentence a transitive verb you read the book?

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No, the sentence "You read the book" contains the transitive verb "read." A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning, which is the case in this sentence where the direct object is "the book."

Is read a regular or irregular verb?

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"Read" is an irregular verb because its past tense form does not follow the typical pattern of adding "-ed." The past tense of "read" is also "read."

Is there a sentce with no verb in a book that is more than two words long?

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Most sentences in books contain verbs to convey action or state of being. However, it is possible to find a sentence without a verb lasting more than two words in certain writing styles or genres where concise and fragmented prose is used for effect.

Is favourite a verb?

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In the context of the Internet, "to favourite" is a verb referencing the act of adding a website to bookmarks or a "favourites list".

In any context other than the Internet, "favourite" should not be used as a verb, just as an adjective.

What is the infinitive in she used a bookmark to keep her place?

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The infinitive in this sentence is "to keep." It is the base form of the verb "keep."

What is the future perfect tense of read?

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The future perfect tense of read is will have read.

When the writer write imperative verbs what does it shows?

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Imperative verbs show:

commands/orders - Come here! Be quiet!

offers - Have a drink.

invitations - Come in.

instructions - Take two twice a day.

suggestions - Sit down, relax.

Imperative sentences have no subjects. The subject is implied "you'. ie

You sit down






What is the past tense of reads?

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The past tense is read, but it is pronounced red.

What is vivid narrative in Hindi tense?

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Vivid narrative in Hindi tense refers to the use of descriptive and expressive language to convey a story or event in a lively and engaging manner. This storytelling technique often involves the use of vivid imagery, sensory details, and emotionally charged language to create a compelling and memorable narrative experience for the audience.

What is the subject and predicate in the sentence Why does Matthew like to read?

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Matthew is the subject and like to read is the predicate

Is frightened an action or linking verb?

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"Frightened" in this context is a past participle acting as an adjective to describe a person's state of being, so it would be considered a linking verb.

What are the principal parts of throw?

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The principal parts of "throw" are throw, threw, thrown.

What is the verb in frightening ordeal was finally over?

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The frightening ordeal was finally over.

was = verb

frightening = adjective

ordeal = noun

What is the verb form for fury?

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The verb form for fury is "fume".

What are examples of simple sentences with simple subject and compound predicate?

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Some examples of simple sentences with simple subject and compound predicate
  • "Children are all foreigners."

    (a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson)

  • "Of course, no man is entirely in his right mind at any time."

    (Mark Twain, The Mysterious Stranger)

  • "We haven't quite decided if he committed suicide or died trying to escape."

    (Casablanca)

  • "Early to rise and early to bed makes a male healthy and wealthy and dead."

    (James Thurber)

  • "I'd rather be a lightning rod than a seismograph."

    (Ken Kesey)

  • "A flow of negative energy into the black hole therefore reduces its mass."

    (Stephen Hawking, The Theory of Everything)

  • "A really good detective never gets married."

    (Raymond Chandler)

  • "Expect nothing. Live frugally on surprise."

    (Alice Walker)

  • "Atheism is a non-prophet organization."

    (George Carlin)

  • "Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."

    (The Princess Bride)

  • "Fall is my favorite season in Los Angeles, watching the birds change color and fall from the trees."

    (David Letterman}

What are some really good Adverb and Hyperbole sentences?

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  1. Adverb: She danced gracefully across the stage, twirling and leaping with elegance.
  2. Hyperbole: I've told you a million times to clean your room, but you never listen!

Why does Huck build a fire at his old campsite?

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She threw something into his lap and he put his knees together to catch it, so she knew that he normally wore pants (so he was a boy), for a girl would have done the contrary, to catch it in her skirt.

Who discovered literature?

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It is difficult to attribute the discovery of literature to a single individual. Literature has evolved over thousands of years through various cultures and civilizations, with contributions from countless writers, poets, and scholars across the world.

What is literal action?

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Literal action refers to physical actions or movements that are performed in the most direct or obvious way, without any metaphorical or symbolic meaning. It involves actions that are carried out exactly as described or depicted, without any additional interpretation or hidden significance.

What are tongs?

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Tongs are either pincers used to move hot or toxic items from one place to another - chicken aon a grill, horseshoes in a forge, etc. or Chinese cultural associations created for the common good of the members (usually used as an exam;of a bad thing in American detective stories)

What is breathtaking as a verb?

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As a verb, "breathtaking" describes something that causes someone to feel intense wonder or excitement, typically due to its beauty or grandeur. For example, a stunning view from a mountaintop can be described as "breathtaking."