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Literacy
Literacy is the ability to read, write, speak, and listen in meaningful and socially-acceptable ways. One who is able to do that is literate and those who can't are illiterate. Similarly, one can be computer literate or illiterate, depending upon the ability to use a computer. Questions about literacy are asked in this category.
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Do reading help improves grammar and writing?
Yes, especially if you pay attention to how words are used and how sentences are put together. Classic children's books, books that are well written but have relatively simple vocabularies, are good models; for example, the Oz books of L. Frank Baum, the Narnia stories of C. S. Lewis, and the Pooh tales of A. A. Milne. Visit a library and ask the librarian's help in finding simple literature of excellent quality for good practice.
It organizes 2 topics using differences and similarities.
What is the difference between primary and secondary source?
Primary is a direct response and report (source, basically) coming from a real witness or writing that was made by a real witness of a situation. Secondary, is well...secondary. It is not totally accurate and coming from a witness. Secondary sources are made from primary sources. Secondary sources would be textbooks, while primary sources would be from real live witnesses, journals from witnesses, and archealogical findings and artifacts.
Primary source is information that you have collected yourself, this can be in a form of survey, asking questions etc.
Secondary source is information from an external source such as TV, internet, Books etc.
The book skellig what is 27 and 53?
Food of the gods
But also..
Refers to Matthew 27:53
52 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,
53 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.
Matthew is the only book of the bible with a 27th chapter, which has 53 or more verses.
What did pip davenport invent?
Pip Davenport invented a number of famous fun-fair rides. Some of his remarkable inventions are the flying saucer and the stallions.
What is each type of context clue and its correct description?
definition: gives an explanation of the unfamiliar word right in the sentence;
synonym: restates the unfamiliar word with another familiar word;
antonym: contrasts the unfamiliar word with an opposite;
inference: provides the general sense of an unfamiliar word with the main idea of a sentence or paragraph.
What was the impact of literacy test and poll taxes in Georgia?
They kept blacks and poor whites from voting
Why should you be a careful critical reader while reading a primary source?
the author may not remember events correctly, he/she may only know part of the truth,The author may be trying to advance a personal bias in his or her account of the event.
What is the solution for the book Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor?
Marty solves the dilemma of returning Shiloh to the old man by making a deal with Judd Travers: "You work for me, you pay it off."
He also begins to understand why Judd behaves the way he does.
Christopher Columbus' story of men with tails
Like a pair of thick socks is a example of what?
That's a simile, where you compare two things.
"The fog in London was like a pair of thick socks."
"She snuggled up in bed, warm like a pair of thick socks."
There's a poem by Jimmy Santiago Baca that starts:
"I am offering this poem to you,
since I have nothing else to give.
Keep it like a warm coat,
when winter comes to cover you,
or like a pair of thick socks
the cold cannot bite through,
I love you."
Why do you consider the family as the smallest unit of society?
The reason hinges on the definition of society. Here is Merriam-Webster's definition: "3 a: an enduring and cooperating social group whose members have developed organized patterns of relationships through interaction with one another b: a community, nation, or broad grouping of people having common traditions, institutions, and collective activities and interests". The definition hinges on relationship and on shared meaning and action. By definition then, an individual cannot be the basic unit. The individual is the basic unit of anarchy.
Is the word amphibian a proper noun?
No, to be a proper noun it has to b naming a specific amphibian. A proper noun wouldn't be frog, or toad, either, it would be Jenny the frog, or Bert the toad.
What are the effect of religion on societal development?
Religion plays a big role in the development of societal values. Some cultures put religion above all other things. Religion guides life on a daily basis.
In what way is pip's relationship with joe different from his relationship with his sister?
Joe looks after pip while his sister beats him so pip has a closer bond to Joe than his sister
Where are online answer keys for Advanced Word Power workbooks?
You cannot cheat on your assignments.
Can you guess where the highest illiteracy rates are in Pakistan?
Islamabad has the highest literacy rate in Pakistan.As per stats1- Islamabad: 96%2- Abbottabad: 87%3- Jhelum: 79%4- Karachi: 77%5- Lahore: 74%For reference, see the link in the related links section.
What is an under the surface question?
under the surface questions are questions that start with should,would,could.
How many people can read a compass?
The number of people who can read a compass varies widely based on factors such as age, location, and outdoor skills. Generally, individuals who partake in outdoor activities like hiking, camping, or orienteering are more likely to know how to use a compass. However, with the prevalence of GPS technology, fewer people may possess this skill today compared to previous generations. Overall, it's difficult to quantify precisely, but it is a skill known by a significant subset of the population, particularly among outdoor enthusiasts.
