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Example Sentences
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Both "inasmuch as" and "in as much as" are used to introduce a reason or explanation for something. "Inasmuch as" is more formal and archaic, while "in as much as" is more commonly used in modern English. Both can be used interchangeably to convey the same meaning.
What is a sentence using rumination?
In animals, rumination is a part of normal digestion, in which the animal (known as a ruminant) brings up swallowed food (usually grass or hay), chews it, and swallows it.
This aids the animal by allowing it to eat quickly and chew later while it is resting.
How do you use muffled in sentence?
The children were muffled up against the wind and snow.
The sound of the orchestra was muffled by several closed doors between the concert hall and the corridor where I was standing.
How do you use the word braggadocio in a sentence?
His friend's braggadocio apparently hid deeper feelings of inferiority.
The braggadocio of the warriors was soon replaced by panicked retreat.
What is a hard word to prounous?
The word "onomatopoeia" is often considered to be difficult to pronounce due to its uncommon spelling and multiple syllables.
What is a sentence for the word subsidize?
The government subsidizes, or pays for a portion of, public school lunches - making them cheaper.
Direct object used in a sentence?
A direct object answers what.
For example: He adopted the dog. (Dog is the direct object. he adopted what? The dog.)
Can you give an example of a sentence in which a word is humorously misused?
The famous example is the spoonerism (after Reverand William Archibald Spooner): "Pardon me, madam; you are occupewing my pie." He intended to say "Pardon me, madam; you are occupying my pew"; however, many consider the attribution to Spooner apocryphal. There are other examples, and other kinds of humorous misuse, that other contributors can add. I am assuming that the sentences can be original and don't have to be documented examples. The link includes some other really humorous spoonerisms.
In my freshman year of secondary school I wrote a paper; the topic is long forgotten. My masterpiece included this sentence: "A brief excrement from the article is included here." Of course, I meant to say 'excerpt'.
There are uses of words, like the 'excerpt' above, called malapropisms, after the character Mrs. Malaprop in R. B. Sheridan's 1775 comedy The Rivals. Malapropisms involve using real and unaltered words (unlike spoonerisms) that sound like or are similar to other words, but the malapropisms are outrageously wrong in context. The examples from Merriam-Webster: "He always said polo bears and Remember Pearl Island and neon stockings." [malaprops for polar bear, Pear Harbor and nylon stockings]
If you enjoy Richard Dean Anderson's character in Stargate SG-1 television series, Jack very frequently comes out with hilarious malapropisms, usually associated with his not quite 'getting' the pronunciation of an alien or technical term. I may not be recalling this exactly right. The Tokra want the Stargate program's help uncovering very dangerous individuals called Zokar. These are humans who are under the complete control of brainwashing technology used on them by the Goa'uld. After hearing the explanation, Jack says something like: "So, we can stop these... Zantac, right?" You get the idea. Anderson's delivery of these malaprops is flawless, and they are always unexpected, excellent writing, or brilliant ad libs.
How do you use the word bong in a sentence?
"The convicts had used kitchen containers to build a bong for smoking pot."
"As the earthquake shook the town, there was an occcasional bong from the bell tower as the heavy bell was tossed from side to side."
What is an example of the same word being used as a noun and adjective?
You look so good in red. (noun)
The red uniforms are very distinguished. (adjective)
What is an example sentence for ethnicity?
It does not depend on your Ethnicity. ethnicity is not a barrier.
Judging by the loud grunting from the sty, the pigs wanted feeding.
What is a sentence for emancipate?
The salesman promised that his amazing machine -a vacuum cleaner, floor polisher, and carpet shampooer in one- would emancipate us from hours of backbreaking housework.
Abolitionists wanted to emancipate all of the slaves in the South.
How do you use the word contrary in a sentence?
Example sentence - Contrary to popular belief, the votes were not counted correctly.
The infant wasn't hurt when the car stopped suddenlybecause she was in a sturdy car seat.
Suddenly, it started to rain and the joggers got soaked.
The illness came on very suddenly and he left to go home.
The Bears were ahead for the entire game until the Packers suddenly scored two touchdowns in a matter of minutes.
Weather on the coast tends to change suddenly.
The boy suddenly stopped to take a break while he was jogging.
How do you use the word synecdoche in a sentence?
A synecdoche is a figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa, as in England lost by six wickets (meaning 'the English cricket team').
His essay was hard to understand because of the synecdoche in using church to mean his local one as well as his entire religion.
What is the study of the sound of words called?
Phonosemantics is the study of the sound of words, particularly how the sounds of words convey meaning or emotion. This discipline investigates the relationship between phonetic elements and their associated semantic or psychological effects.
How can you use ladle in a sentence?
Yes I can.
Ladle is a noun:
A ladle is a large, round, with a long handle, used for serving soup, stew, or sauce.
Ladle can be used as a verb:
Susan went to the big black stove and ladled out steaming soup.
Example of sentence using the word tone?
The word 'tone' functions as both a verb and a noun.
Example sentences:
She signed up for yoga classes to tone her flexibility. (verb)
He spoke with a tone of confidence. (noun)
A gray jacket will tone the brightness of the dress. (verb)
There was a tone of mystery about the place. (noun)
Additional sentences:
My tone may seem harsh but it is necessary to properly train a new puppy.
She's a wonderful kindergarten teacher whose positive outlook and encouraging tone provide a positive environment for the students.
The teacher's quiet tone seemed to calm the children.
He lifts weights in order to tone his muscles.
Even though he was angry, Jason used a respectful tone when addressing the principal.
We knew something was terribly wrong given the frantic tone of her voice.
I do not appreciate the tone in your voice!
How do you use the word supple in a sentence?
She practiced yoga every day to keep her muscles supple and flexible.
