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Writing and Composition
Includes questions related to the study and use of various written works.
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Are auxiliary verbs used in forming the past participle?
Yes. For example, the auxiliary verb "be" is used with the past participle to form the passive voice.
When do you use the word has vs have?
'Has' and 'have' are both used in simple present tense to mean 'in possession of'. 'Has' is used in third person singular (talking about 'he', 'she', 'it', or any common or proper noun) and 'have' is used in other cases. They are both have the same usage but different meaning when they are used as auxiliary verbs in perfect tenses. In those tenses, they refer to an action or state that started before the comment and has not ended or is still important at the time of the comment.
In simple terms:
I have a dog. = I am in possession of a dog. A dog belongs to me.
He has a dog. = He is in possession of a dog. A dog belongs to him.
I have seen a dog. = I saw a dog in the past and it is important now.
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What are words that describe value?
a value is what you find that is right and just and something that can help you survive
What is a word that means more than enough?
Majority means greater than half. Greater means more than.
When to use the past tense and past participle?
You use the past tense of a verb (e.g. sang) when the subject is being talked about in the past (the simple past tense). You use the past participle (e.g. have/has sung) when the subject is being talked about in the present (the present perfect tense). "Sung" is the past participle and "have/has" is an auxiliary verb that implies that the subject is referring to a past action in relation to the current present state.
Differences between UNIX and windows in tabular form?
1. Number of Users
2. Task Processing
3. Command-Line Interface
4. Security
5. Portability
Ø DOS is Single-User
Ø DOS is Single Process,
Ø DOS has its command interpreter (command.com).
Ø Some versions of DOS allow password protection on file
Ø DOS runs on Intel processors and compatible devices (8088, 8086, 286, 386, 486, Pentium).
Ø UNIX is Multi-User
Ø , UNIX supports multi-processing, multiple processes per user, and job control from the shell
Ø UNIX has the shell (C-shell, Korn Shell, Bourne Shell etc.)
Ø . UNIX has username/password for logins, and user/group/world permissions on files and directories.
Ø UNIX is available for a very wide variety of hardware platforms.
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What do you mean by present continuous tense?
The same as "present progressive". The tense is formed by combining the appropriate present tense form of "be" to agree with subject with the present participle of the other verb, and it indicates action or state of being continuing from at least the recent past through the present and into at least the immediate future. Example: "He is running fast", when one sees a runner in a race.
What is the theme in this story Sounder?
john <333333 i love you & carley i love you too <33333333333 bbg! camille if your reading this that means I HATE YOU!! okay bye! oh and pierce i love you, come back to jersey! love yaa
How do you use the word into in a sentence?
The golfer hit the ball into the hole.
We went into the cinema at 10:30 PM.
Into the valley of death rode the six hundred. (Charge of the Light Brigade)
Are you into computer games?
(*here 'into' means 'enjoy', from the slang 'get into', i.e. to become involved with)
They are large intricate structures dedicated to a person, group, event, or ideal.
When does Contractions and colloquial expressions are acceptable in a formal report?
It is never acceptable to use colloquial expressions in a formal report unless you are using a direct quote of someone who used such an expression and that quote is pertinent to the report.
Standard contractions are acceptable in a formal report, such as it's, can't, doesn't, etc. But, when a something in the report must be firmly stated, use cannot, does not, will not, etc.
What are the six reasons for writing the constitution?
Some reasons for writing the constitution were in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.
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How do you put burst into laughter into a sentence?
and he burst into laughter?
sam fell over then john immediately burst into laughter?
How do you write or spell the noise you make when you nibble food?
you use onomatopeoia. or like this.
i nibbled the food, chewing slowly and thoughtfully. I was nervous. I couldn't eat when i was nervous. But considering the fact that I hadn't eaten in days, I had to eat when that man offered me food, and i did feel a bit better. But worry enclosed me, and i could hear the crunching of my food "crchh, curnchhh crunch" I felt a bit better, with the garuantee that i might not have to eat agin for days because i was full. But i would never refuse. That would be rude, even for a homeless person. I am so nervous. What happend to her? Where did she go? How would i deal with it.
Sorry for the paragraph, but i love writing. the sentence is bold, and the sound words are italic. Hope it help.
P.S.- if you want, for a class you can finish the story. i would love that! but i guess i didn't give you much to work woth! lol! I'm only 11!
What are advantages of process-oriented approach?
It means to have direct organisation to the task pre plan & choose the best people to execute it succesfully
