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Writing and Composition
Includes questions related to the study and use of various written works.
2,722 Questions
What is the correct way to spell peace?
well there r 2 ways of spelling it there is piece meaning piece of paper and peace meaning peace and quiet
There is a list showing lowercase and uppercase English cursives at the related link below.
What kinds of questions are answered by details included in a writing?
Details in a writing answer questions like:
- Who
- What
- When
- Where
- Why
- How (examples: How many / few ; How big / little)
- etc.
When drawing conclusions what are text clues?
Text clues are important details in the book ect. It's also important details in the whole book
What same word can go in front of tape letter pepper handed to make a new word?
Red (red tape, red letter, red pepper, red handed)
What is a situational writing?
This is when you write to respond to a given directive and be able to match/satisfy the interest of the director. You may be faced with a condition that needs you to respond without instigating another persons feelings or u must write to provide solace to someone who is disturbed.
What is the slash inserted between proofreading marks?
In editing a line of type containing more than one error, an editor makes editing marks on the typed line and shows corrected type on available space beside the typed line, using a slash to separate the corrected elements.
Is it correct English to say I strongly dislike something or someone?
Yes, it is correct to say, "I strongly dislike something." Or someone.
The adverb is strongly and modifies the verb dislike. Saying, "I dislike someone/something strongly," is also correct; which variation you choose depends on emphasis.
How can you use forgetfulness in a sentence?
Example sentence - We were greatly concerned about the forgetfulness father was having while adjusting to the new medications his doctor prescribed.
"Between one and one and a half years" is correct. "Between" and "to" are both prepositions; "and" is a conjunction. "X and Y" indicates two (2) items; "X to Y" indicates a continuum. Nothing can be placed between a continuum. Consider "...between Mary and Bob" as opposed to "...between Mary to Bob."
How you would use a footrest properly?
If you have a footrest, you sit in a chair (hopefully a soft, comfortable one), pull the footrest near to the chair and put both feet up on it:
How nice to come home from a day of job hunting to a chair with a footrest.
How do you use the word obdurate in a sentence?
I try to explain my ideas and feelings to my brother, but there is no use, for he is very obdurate to change
Which word describes the right hand-side of a ship as you look ahead?
The starboard side. And the left is the "port" side. I remember that port and left have the same amount of letters. The "Aft" is the rear of the ship, lol, I just got back from first cruise.
How do you write a descriptive paragraph about a night in the woods?
Writing any descriptive paragraph is the same - a night in the woods or a trip to the fair - you have to relate what your input from each of yours senses is (sight, hearing, taste sound and smell) against a time line. Then write them down so that another person can experience them with you.
Assuming you have been in the woods at night think on the experience. What happened? Put all of this down as quickly as you can - no need for sentences - then go back pick out the key thoughts and put them in order and tighten up the grammar. Lots of gut sensations ("The foggy wind both froze my body and dampened my spirits") - not just "there was a cold wind"
A sentinel is a person or a figure representing a god or Deity that is supposed to guard or protect something.
What is another word for confict?
Another word for (I presume you meant) conflict?
Why, there are a plethora of words!
fight, argument, quarrel, tiff, scuffle, battle, clash, struggle, war
are just some!
Thesaruses are great tools for looking up alternative words.
What is the simple subject of this sentence Mrs Marcus told our class about Valentine's Day?
Mrs. Marcus is the simple subject. The subject is who or what performs the action in the sentence.
Can you give your writing a personal touch by showing that you're interested in your subject?
The best way to give your writing a personal touch, show your interest, and provide concrete details is to tell a little story example of how something happened to you or someone close to you. For example, if you're writing about why a certain kind of dog or cat is great, tell a little story about your own dog or cat of that kind. Do it something like this: "For example, my cat is a Siamese, and like some other Siamese cats, it is cross-eyed. But it still can find it's way around the house, and when I toss it a bag of catnip, it can catch it in the air."
A topic sentence is a perspective grammatical term to describe the sentence in an expository paragraph which summarizes the main idea of that paragraph.
What are Disadvantages of good communication skills?
Honestly, there are no disadvantages of having good communication skills. Being able to communicate properly enhances all aspects of life. Good communication skills can take you just as far as the highest education.
A circle diagram would help you find general information about a character that you could organize and interpret.
Use subconscious in a sentence?
Borderline
Dead Inside
I don't mind
Falling to pieces
Count me in
Violin
Let's begin
Feeling the Sickness
How do I
Simplify
Dislocate
The enemy's on the way
Show me what it's like
to dream in black and white
x7L from toontown
