Homework Help: English: Grammar

Recent Homework Questions About Grammar

grammar
complete sentance to show how it differsin ih meaning from expression in group a to begin by b to begin to a to part with b to part from
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 4:29am

grammar
principal parts of hold,swell,hear,win one complete sentance for each expression to show clearly how it differ in meaning from the expression in the group.to conpare with. to compare to b.to charge for. to charge with
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 3:17am

grammar
principal parts of hold,swell,hear,win one complete sentance for each expression to show clearly how it differ in meaning from the expression in the ggoup
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 3:02am

grammar
principal parts of hold,swell,hear,win
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 2:55am

grammar
1) Their kindness will give me the gift of patience... does this sound okay? 2)In this method, I could learn from different areas of study and eventually narrow my path and focus on a certain aspect of the field with pure confidence. Too many ands?
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 12:03am

grammar
1) "I would like to learn as much as possible as soon as possible" Should there be a comma after the first "possible?" 2)"The liberties that the university provides to its students..." Should I take out the "to"?
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 12:00am

Grammar and Composition
I don't understand how I can use 'largess' in a sentence properly. It means giving of gifts(generously). So could I just say: There is a large amount of largess at holiday times? it doesnt' sound right
Monday, December 28, 2009 at 9:19pm

Grammar and Composition
I can't seem to find the synonym of the word 'lachrymal', or a good sentence for it. it means, of or characterized by tears.
Monday, December 28, 2009 at 9:13pm

Grammar and Composition
The little orphan girl kept her mother’s necklace as a keepsake of her rememberence. Is this the correct usage of the word 'keepsake'?
Monday, December 28, 2009 at 8:34pm

Grammar and Composition
What is a good sentence with the word 'juxtapose'. It means to place close together or side by side, as for contrast. Thanks
Monday, December 28, 2009 at 8:21pm

grammar
is this sentence gram. correct? For example, the genocide in Darfur shows not only history repeats itself when unacknowledged, but also progress is at a standstill if we refuse to resolve our conflicts. should i have a THAT before the not only and after the shows?
Monday, December 28, 2009 at 7:56pm

Grammar and Composition
Is this the correct use of the word 'lieu' in this sentence. The store let me trade the item for something else I liked in lieu of returning the money. ?
Monday, December 28, 2009 at 5:26pm

Grammar and Composition
How can I use labile in a sentence? And would 'transform' be a good synonym of this word? Thanks
Monday, December 28, 2009 at 5:21pm

Grammar and Composition
what is a good sentence using the word, integument it means a natural covering, as a skin or shell thanks
Monday, December 28, 2009 at 3:06pm

Grammar and Composition
Can someone please give me an example of a sentence using the word: impale? It means to pierce or fix with something pointed. The robber was about to impale the old lady, but the police made it just in time. does that make sense?
Monday, December 28, 2009 at 2:58pm

Grammar and Composition
I need to write a sentence with the word: idolatry is this ok: The Hindu religion involves idolatry as a major form of worship. ?
Monday, December 28, 2009 at 2:54pm

grammar
is it angry with her or angry at her
Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 11:19pm

French
Could you please check and correct this for any spelling or grammar problems. Thanks! PAST 1.Quand j'étais jeune, j'ai eu des cheveux blonds. 2.Ma soeur, Marissa, et moi avons joué ensemble tout le temps. 3.J'ai sucé mon pouce. 4.J'ai port&...
Monday, December 21, 2009 at 6:24pm

grammar
Which one of the following depressants is an opioid?
Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 2:24pm

English
just correct please if grammar or spelling mistake Fifteen year old, Kate Hates Zeke Dexter who was murderer of her mother. She wants to take revenge from him. She misses her mother and sometimes
Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 9:51pm

Grammar and Composition
Is there any one who can help me on this assignment? Please let me know, so I can start working on it step by step. DESERTED ISLAND ESSAY The format of this essay should be based on the Five-Paragraph Essay format. Use the following suggestions to create an island, details, ...
Monday, December 14, 2009 at 4:58pm

grammar
in order to write sentences that are correct in srtucture is this a fragment run-on sentence
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 2:52pm

grammar
The dock is on Fish Lane. CAPITALIZE the proper nouns in the sentence.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 11:17pm

grammar
trying to Capitalize the proper nouns in the sentence
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 11:04pm

college comprehensive grammar checkpoint
Did you know a famous animal-rights activist has criticized horseracing because of the dangers involved? 1b. Did you know a famous animal-rights activist have criticized horseracing because of the dangers involved? Subject-verb agreement 2a. Peer editing academic papers ...
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 9:12pm

English
1. You killed you. 2. You killed yourself. (#2 is right. #1 is not right? Right?) 3. Take care of you. 4. Take care of yourself. (What about #3 and #4? Which one is right in basic grammar?)
Monday, December 7, 2009 at 9:54pm

English
Can someone please check the grammar in these last two for me. I posted this about 8:00 and no one ever answered. I do understand that you are helping other individuals to. Your help is greatly appreciated. The tension that Irene has towards Bellew shows that she does not ...
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 9:27pm

English
Can you please check the grammar in these two separate points. Thank you. Irene shares with Clare how her daughter would be affected if John found out about his own wifes “true race” and reveals to Clare would could happen. The lesson that Larson is trying to teach ...
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 7:33pm

English
Can you please just check the grammar in this for me. Larsen's theme goes to prove that when somebody is unable to recognize their real identity, their false face that they put on leads them towards possible danger. Those individuals are willing to risk the good things ...
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 4:05pm

grammar
The field school was an amazing and eye-opening experience in which I was able to travel to an area I had never visited before and learned about a culture I hadn’t known about.
Monday, November 30, 2009 at 11:46pm

grammar
Sometimes it took days until I could pull out the artifact that had staring me in the face, and not doing so beforehand had taken much patience and self control. Is the grammar correct?
Monday, November 30, 2009 at 11:42pm

Helen
But it is your highly regarded Anthropology program that caught my attention. It is with the help of that department that my passion for history and Archeology will flourish, and my dream of becoming an archeologist will be made real. Is the grammar okay? How about the flow?
Monday, November 30, 2009 at 11:09pm

English
Can you please just check the grammar in this for me. Thank you Nella Larsen theme is to teach the readers that sometimes it is best to deny ones racial heritage rather than to accept it or identify with it. When it comes to certain situations when race is an issue, the ending...
Monday, November 30, 2009 at 5:10pm

h
The discoveries of the tombs and mummies must have been breathtaking for those lucky few that found them. "that" or "who"?
Monday, November 30, 2009 at 12:10am

h
The destruction of the great city, then its clumsy discovery of the ruins in the 19th century, enthralled me. Is the grammar correct? anyway I could change the wording to make it flow better?
Monday, November 30, 2009 at 12:09am

h
I was also quite taken aback that I was no longer frightened by the story that the book described Is this correct?
Monday, November 30, 2009 at 12:06am

spanish
Hi can anyone help me to proofread my Spanish essay my teacher grades heavily on the grammar. here it is: Tengo muchas metas para mi futuro. En el futuro claro que asistiré una universidad, asistiré Harvard. Es muy importante a mí asistir una universidad ...
Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 6:24pm

grammar
what part of speech is..... don't,better,let,to,can, and then???
Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 4:55pm

grammar
I was unexpectedly surprised by the interest that I had in these people who uncovered history with their bare hands, who saw what had not been seen for nearly two thousand years. should it be, "...the interest I had in these people..."?
Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 7:19pm

grammar
For several years after the book was left on my bookshelf untouched after or afterward(s)? And there should be a comma after "after/afterward(s)", right?
Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 7:18pm

grammar
There was another book my father had bought for me when I was a girl-- A picture book about the Trojan War, it reenacted the lives of the Ancient Greeks fighting in Troy The "a girl-- A picture book..." is bugging me. Is the punctuation correct?
Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 6:21pm

grammar
"However, towards the end the book described how the people lived." or is it "However, towards the end, the book described..." comma or no comma after end? and should it be toward or towards?
Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 6:07pm

grammar
"I was somewhat fascinated by the similarities that arose between a particular fictional girl and me." or is it "...the fictional girl and myself?"
Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 6:05pm

grammar
"the opportunity to dedicate my life to my passion is something I do not intend to let go of" Is this grammatically correct?
Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 11:45am

grammar
In the sentence: "our cat katie usually drags its food out of the dish when its happy", what capitalization and puncutation is needed to make the sentence correct?
Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 4:54pm

English
Can you please check the grammar in the sentence thank you. Another Country begins with Rufus walking the streets of Seventh Avenue, hungry, broke, and having nowhere to go until he makes his way to a jazz bar.
Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 8:06pm

grammar
Descriptive essay with the use of degrees of comparison on the topic - At the Airport
Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 3:12pm

grammar
catching fish (is)one of the oldest pastimes. The word(is) is ither a verb adverb preopstion or conjunction i cant tell which one?
Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 10:49am

Grammar
In the following sentence I think ambition is a noun that is an idea. Is that right? The strong supporter of the League of Nations had great ambitions.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 4:53pm

grammar
what is a predicate in 3 grade?
Monday, November 16, 2009 at 9:21pm

Grammar and Composition
I don't understand how i can write a 1-2 minute speech to introduce MYSELF, pretending that I am a different person. i have to do this as an introduction to my pet peeve speech. 'you can pretend that you are someone else who will be introducing you as the speaker' ...
Monday, November 16, 2009 at 6:05pm

english 30-1
why does the poet use italics in grammar poem by rita wong
Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 12:47pm

english grade 12
in the poem grammar poem by Rita Wong list three different metaphors used to describe english and english grammar. do you agree with her assesment and why
Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 1:42am

Grammar and Composition
Ok, here is my complete "Pet Peeve" Speech. Thanks a lot to bobpursley, and writeacher, and gurublue. There are some people in this world that you can’t live without, and then there are some other people who you just can’t bear to live with. That second ...
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 10:03am

Grammar and Composition
There are some people in this world that you can’t live without, and then there are some other people who you just can’t bear to live with. That second category is the one that I have to deal with all day, everyday. Sure she’s a few years younger than me, so ...
Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 10:55am

grammar
what is a declarative sentence and a complex sentence?
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 6:43pm

ART paper
This is for my art paper but i was wondering if somebody can check my grammar mistakes...I'd really appreciate it..it is due 11/12/09 Formal Analysis: A Geometric krater, from Dipylon cemetery, Athens date back to 750BC from Geometric Period, is of the magnificent creative...
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 5:29pm

More Grammar
I cannot tell which is a predicate adjective: He looks ill today. He looks disdianfully at the pile of laundry. Ill or Disdainfully?
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 4:08pm

Comprehensive grammar
What is the rationale for Subject-verb agreement ;Some athletes have taken drug tests to prove they are not on steroids
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 4:02pm

Grammar
Which sentence does the verb have a direct object? She is insecure. or They won the game. I cannot tell which is correct.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 3:48pm

Comprehensive grammar
some athletes have taken drug test to prove they are not on steroids. What is the rationale for this?
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 3:37pm

Grammar and Composition
this is the outline sheet: Introduction: Do not begin your speech with My Pet Peeve is... ." Rather, think about how you will get the attention of your audience. You should begin your outline on the lines below. ________________________________________...
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 5:42pm

Grammar and Composition
pet peeve speech: for the body points ms.sue told me to list three ways that my little sister irritates me. here's what i got: 1. she never makes the bed after she gets up/she never cleans her part of the room 2. she hogs the computer so no one else can use it 3. she ...
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 5:20pm

Grammar and Composition
Pet Peeve--Organizational Sheet Audience: family Topic: my annoying sister General Purpose: entertain Specific Purpose: I want to inform an audience of family about the annoyance of little sisters Thesis Statement: My sister not only irritates me to a great extent, but she ...
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 12:10pm

Grammar and Composition
My sister can not only irritate me to a great extent, but also make some of my biggest nightmares come true. how's this for a thesis?
Monday, November 9, 2009 at 2:00pm

Grammar and Composition
ok, after i posted this yesterday: ok, now that i have my pet peeve, i have to fill out this sheet. (please read my earlier post for more info on the assignment) Pet Peeve--Organizational Sheet Audience: Who will be your audience? You must indicate an audience that your ...
Monday, November 9, 2009 at 11:56am

grammar
Label each clause subordinate or independent. 1. If you visit the city of Chicago.subordinate 2.the Art Institute of Chicago is quite famous independent 3.While the Chicago White Sox play in Comiskey Park. subordinate 4.after the sears Tower was built subordinate 5.the Chicago...
Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 9:49pm

grammar/Ms Sue
14 during the great fire (independent 15 After industries were rebuilt(subordinate
Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 8:54pm

grammar
Tell if the sentences, are phrase write phrase if it is a clause, write independent or subordinate. 9 Before settlers arrived .(phrase) 10 In 1794 .(phrase) 11 When it became a city .(subordinate) 12 Chicago had its first railroad.(independent) 13 Before long .(phrase) 14 ...
Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 8:36pm

Grammar
What's wrong with the following sentence? He was in trouble for acting like a tomfoolery.
Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 5:34pm

Grammar and Composition
ok, now that i have my pet peeve, i have to fill out this sheet. (please read my earlier post for more info on the assignment) Pet Peeve--Organizational Sheet Audience: Who will be your audience? You must indicate an audience that your delivery is geared toward. ...
Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 3:39pm

Grammar and Composition
I have to write a speech and record it on a tape. Pet Peeve Speec You will create a "Pet Peeve" Speech. A "Pet Peeve" is one of those little every day occurrences that bugs you, upsets you, or frustrates you. You will use the extemporaneous delivery for ...
Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 2:56pm

Grammar
Is the word "Scary" - 1. Word with short vowel, or 2. Word with long vowel A, E.
Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 9:02pm

english/writing
have to write a paper on a detail dealing with a problem in a medical supply office. 10 years ago Liz Jakowski promote me to office manager. I manage two employees: jack snyder and ruth disselkoen. My office provide office support for members of the executive team. Two years ...
Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 4:23pm

Grammar and Composition
I need to change my original paragraph, to improve it, by making these changes: It just restates teh well dressed part. It does not develop it. how is he well dressed? How does his clothing appear. Examples of clothing. here's my original paragraph: The way one person ...
Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 10:51am

Grammar
what is the adjective and adverb in the following sentences? The plane circled the vacant field and slowly came in for a smooth landing. You should not drive too fast; however, a slow driiver can be dangerous too. Mira has been faithfully practicing the cello lately. Luisa ...
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 8:06pm

Grammar and Composition Bobpursley
i put this post up at 2:21, i don't think you saw it: alright. i only have two things to point out. first, in Paragraph #4, 'Explain how the THIRD POINT is developed in this paragraph.' you said 'it does mention yard and flowers and pool' but that is ...
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 5:21pm

Grammar and Compositon Bobpursley
Ok! I put a good hour into this, and I really did try. Please don't be harsh if there are a lot of mistakes. Drafting-Organization Sheet 1)_____________Phone Book Names_________________ 2)_____________John E. Mackintosh_________________ 3)...
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 11:25am

Grammar and Composition
Hi, I have started working on the Phone Book Character essay again. i did the drafting sheet just now. I will try to do as much of the essay as i can, while ofcourse still asking questions from you guys when i need help, but mostly i want to do it on my own. as soon as i ...
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 10:22am

Grammar and Composition
the draft sheet is organized in a confusing way, here's how i filled it: 1. Broad Subject: Phonebook Names 2. Limited Topic for Thesis Statement: John E. Mackintosh 3. Main Idea about This Topic (how do you feel about this topic) (what is your opinion about this topic or ...
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 6:24pm

Grammar and Composition
'here's an assignment that i have to do: Phone Book Character Select a name from the phonebook that makes an impression on you. Examples: Angelic J. Pureheart What kind of impressions might the name Angelic J. Pureheart give you? Would she be a member of the church ...
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 5:45pm

Grammar and Composition
here's an assignment that i have to do: Phone Book Character Select a name from the phonebook that makes an impression on you. Examples: Angelic J. Pureheart What kind of impressions might the name Angelic J. Pureheart give you? Would she be a member of the church choir? ...
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 2:44pm

grammar
This is about subject-verb agreement. How should I re-write this sentence: "Either the interviewer or hte committee members usually begins by asking simple questions about your background." "Each of the instructors are attending the conference next weekend."...
Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 3:20pm

business
I have to write a paper on a detail dealing with a problem in a medical supply office. 10 years ago Liz Jakowski promote me to office manager. I manage two employees: jack snyder and ruth disselkoen. My office provide office support for members of the executive team. Two years...
Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 12:44pm

english
I have to write a paper on a detail dealing with a problem in a medical supply office. 10 years ago Liz Jakowski promote me to office manager. I manage two employees: jack snyder and ruth disselkoen. My office provide office support for members of the executive team. Two years...
Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 9:33am

Grammar and Composition
Can people just give me a bunch of difficult words that i can look up? i have to have 150 words that i don't know and look up their meanings and write a sentence with them.. i only have 21 so far :( thanks
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 7:33pm

Literature
19. Authors use 5 methods of indirect characterization: speech, appearance, private thoughts, actions, and descriptions of how other characters feel about the character. They also use direct characterization, expressly describing what a character is like. Choose two stories ...
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 3:21pm

Grammar and Composition
I need someone to complete this checklist for me for my essay: Descriptive Essay Checklist Paragraph #1 (Introduction) ___1. Did you use an attention-getting device to make the beginning more interesting? ___2. Do you have a thesis statement that contains a three-step format? ...
Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 6:48pm

Grammar
Complete the following sentences using the articles a, an, and the. A beautiful stone formation found in some limestone caves is _____ stalactite. Most stalactites are formed by water dripping in _____ cave.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 8:11pm

Grammar
If "noisily" is an adverb in the following sentence, what is "mooing"? The cows entered the barn mooing noisily.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 9:09pm

Grammar
Identify the noun, verb,and adverb in the following sentence. The cows entered the barn mooing noisily.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 9:03pm

grammar
comprehension grammar checkpoint for com 150
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 12:32pm

Socials
Means and Ends The selection below is based on an editorial which appeared in a French newsapaper during the Reign of Terror: Yes, terror is the order of the day, and ought to be for the selfish,...for the heartless rich,...for all who do not feel the dignity of being free ...
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 7:27pm

Grammar and Composition
i need to make a sentence with this word: interpose how can i complete this.. to interpose an opaque body between a light and the eye
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 2:09pm

Grammar and Composition
does this sentence make sense? : The family only had a PITTANCE amount of money left. (pittance: a small amount or share)
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 2:08pm

Grammar and Composition
ok..so my essay is completed except for the conclusion. it says i need to have a 'clincher' in the last sentence...i'm not sure how to do that. ms.sue told me to wait until i get to the conclusion to worry about that. i have to do it now..please tell me how to do ...
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 5:51pm

Grammar and Composition
i need the last paragraph revised by a tutor . (preferably bobpursley) Since I was a little kid my family has been visiting Asheville, North Carolina, every year for a vacation. I still remember the first time I went there; I was astounded as I entered into the green world of ...
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 4:28pm

college
Comprehensive Grammar CheckPoint Read the following sentences, and focus on the grammar area specified in the left column. Then, complete Appendix H by selecting the correct sentence (a or b) for each number and providing an explanation of why you made that choice. Subject-...
Friday, October 23, 2009 at 1:35pm

Grammar and Composition
Paragraph 3 (second point of your thesis) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________...
Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 3:32pm

Grammar and Composition
Body The middle part of your paper is the body of the paper. It develops the most important points, which support your thesis statement. It contains three paragraphs. These paragraphs follow the points listed in the three-step format. Paragraph 2 (first point of your thesis) ...
Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 2:52pm

Grammar and Composition
how about this: Introduction—reader’s attention and states thesis statement. Paragraph 1 The first paragraph should get the reader’s attention and sate the thesis statement. ________________________________________________________________________________...
Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 2:13pm

Grammar and Composition
Introduction—reader’s attention and states thesis statement. Paragraph 1 The first paragraph should get the reader’s attention and sate the thesis statement. ________________________________________________________________________________...
Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 1:50pm

Grammar and Composition
for my descriptive essay, my teachaer approved the Asheville outline that i made...that's why i was waiting to start writing. here is the extended outline. please make any corrections: Broad Subject: vacation spots Limited Topic: Asheville, North Carolina Main idea about ...
Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 12:43pm

Grammar
Are these correctly punctuated? He admitted that he drank 10 beers a day. There is only one alternative to growing old; Dying young. Surgery will take place in 6 weeks, however, if his symptoms worsen, we will perform it sooner. Her tumor had metastasized rapidly; therefore, ...
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 3:53pm

Grammar
Are these correctly punctuated, spaced and capitalized? The patient--in a fit of anger--thrust his hand through a sliding glass door. The twins were a lot alike; they both ate too much. On May 30, he suffered a stroke, although he did not realize it; thankfully, he finally saw...
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 1:55pm

grammar
the loser gets another chance
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 9:36pm

y921f: Descriptive essay
I cant find the post I intended to add to, so I am here. Descriptive essays take many forms, and you can do much with it. It would do you great advantage to just stop a second and read two of my favorite, by great authors. Each is different, and accomplishes different things ...
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 3:45pm

Grammar and Composition
ok. how's this so far for an outline: 1. vacation spots - broad subject 2. Asheville, North Carolina - limited topic for thesis statement 3. Asheville is a fun and relaxing place to visit - Main Idwa about This Topic 4. -river, -picnic spots, -ice-cream parlor - Three-Step...
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 1:37pm

Grammar and Composition
can someone please help me by giving me suggestions for a topic,for my Descriptive Essay it can be about anything; that can be described please give me some suggestions. because i'm not sure what to write on, and i'm going to be asking for help a lot in the essay too.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 12:30pm

Grammar and Composition
check these: list one example of each figurative language device. simile: The robber was as quiet as a mouse. metaphor: The teacher had a heart of stone ? personification: While gazing up at the night sky I saw a smiling moon looking down at me.
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 5:30pm

Spanish
Would someone be willing to proofread my essay in Spanish? It's less than a page long. It'd be great if you were somewhat fluent, I'm awful at Spanih grammar =[
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 4:58pm

Grammar and Composition
can someone please give me a good quote. or maybe a website that has quotes. i just need one quote..about anything
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 4:46pm

Grammar and Composition
can someone please help me by giving me an example of an anecdote. (short story that will involve your reader and also helps you to illustrate a point or tell a moral.) any anecdote. i just need an example thanks
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 4:44pm

Grammar
corrrected? The new heart clinic is located at 555 NW First Street, Seattle, Washington 98104. He arrived at the hospital with a heavily bleeding gunshot wound. Differential diagnoses include: Diabetes, adult-onset Cholelithiasis, acute Endocarditis, subacuteTerry Brazelton, ...
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 12:27pm

Grammar
Are these correctly punctuated? Infection, for example, can be a complication of surgery. He arrived at the hospital with a heavily, bleeding gunshot wound. The new heart clinic is located at 555 NW First Street, Seattle, Washington, 98104. Additionally, anesthesia was given ...
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 11:37am

Grammar
Are these sentences correctly punctuated? Mrs. Smith came to the hospital accompanied by her husband, Mr. Smith, and their youngest daughter. Naturally, if the need arises, I would be happy to see him again. Dr. Jones is an excellent surgeon, but does not have a good bedside ...
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 11:08am

grammar
Are these correctly punctuated? This pleasant patient has been seen for therapy from February 2, 2005 to March 2, 2005. This patient comes in today with many, many complaints. This year she'll have a breast augmentation and next year she will have an abdominoplasty. ...
Monday, October 19, 2009 at 10:59am

Com.
1.Assignment: Negative Messages Using templates or sample documents to help you write e-mails, memos, and letters may be helpful for inexperienced writers; however, customize the communication, so the document does not appear as a form letter. Use the information in your Week ...
Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 11:30pm

Grammar and Composition
can someone give me a good ex of alliteration thanks
Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 6:19pm

Grammar and Composition
i have to write a five-sentence paragraph with varied sentence beginnings on a topic. topic: place you would like to visit: Dubai it can either be descriptive, narrative, expository, or persuasive. i think i'm doing descriptive Part 1--Brainstorm List -place i'd like ...
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 7:17pm

Grammar and Composition
match the words with their antonyms 1. harmonious _j?_ 2. viable _h_ 3. slack _a_ 4. scintillating _g?_ 5. hideous _b_ 6. brittle _d_ 7. irascible _e?_ 8. prevalent _f_ 9. deceptive _c_ 10. flippant _i_ a. tight b. gorgeous c. honest d. sturdy e. good-natured f. rare g. ...
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 5:37pm

grammar
can someone proofread my homework? is just 5 pages.pleaseee is urgent
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 5:25pm

Grammar and Composition
1. After the blizzard subsided. a. sentence structure is correct b. fragment--put a comma after "subsided" and finish the sentence c. fragment--eliminate the word "after" and you have a complete sentence d. both B & C D 2. This English project requires ...
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 5:05pm

Grammar and Composition [Ms.Sue]
2. After the blizzard, many travelers were stranded at the airport, and they had to stay at nearby hotels to get some rest and make alternate travel plans in the morning. a. this is a simple sentence b. this is a compound sentence c. this is a complex sentence d. this is a ...
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 4:55pm

Grammar and Composition
1. The dialects of the Angles and the Saxons (is, ARE) ancestors of Modern English. 2. The Indians (LIVE, lives) on reservations. 3. I (LIKE, likes) playing such sports as basketball, football, and baseball. 4. The rules in the textbook (is, ARE) guidelines for using standard ...
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 3:28pm

Grammar and Composition
1. After the snowstorm subsided, the anxious people shoveled their driveways, sidewalks, and porches. a. this is a simple sentence b. this is a compound sentence c. this is a complex sentence d. this is a compound-complex sentence C 2. After the blizzard, many travelers were ...
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 3:23pm

Grammar and Composition
1. John and Nicole washes the dishes a. sentence structure is correct b. "Washes" should be changed to "wash" in order to make the subject and verb agree c. a verb usually agrees with its subject in number d. sentence needs a helping verb B 2. A kitten or a...
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 2:57pm

Grammar and Composition
1. Christina and Christopher worked together and completed a project about astronomy. a. sentence structure is correct b. sentence contains a simple subject and a compound predicate c. sentence contains a compound subject and a simple predicate d. sentence contains a compound ...
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 2:34pm

Grammar and Composition
please check these: 1. Traveling down the road of life. a. sentence structure is correct b. the subject is missing c. the predicate is missing d. the sentence contains a nound and no verb B 2. Erick ran in the race. a. sentence structure is correct b. the subject is missing c...
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 2:09pm

Grammar and Composition
List 10 adjectives that could describe an amusement park. Amusing Enjoyable Cheerful Lively Energetic Active .. i need more
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 1:23pm

Grammar and Composition
please help me with this && check what i have: List 10 verbs for the word "said" that make it more specific. 1. supposed 2. whispered 3. told 4. spoke 5. believed 6. announced 7. claimed 8. conveyed 9. mentioned 10. told List 10 nouns for the word "building"...
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 1:00pm

Grammar and Composition
please check: Insert the correct punctuation and capitalization in the following sentences. 1. what time do you have to get up tomorrow george? What time do you have to get up tomorrow, George? 2. on independence day, the martin family has a neighborhood picnic. On ...
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 12:19pm

Grammar and Composition
please check these: (the answer choice that i picked are capitalized) analogies: 1. Brevity is to concise as: a. high is to low B. description is to vague c. dwindle is to decrease d. challenge is to easy 2. Jovial is to solemn as: A. despair is to joy b. worthy is to ...
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 11:45am

Grammar and Composition
please check these: 1. They had (sing, sang, SUNG) all the songs (good, BETTER, best) than the (good, better, BEST) choir at the competition. 2. An American should be (PROUD, more proud, most proud, prouder, proudest) of (HIS/HER, their) country. 3. He caught the (many, more, ...
Friday, October 16, 2009 at 11:29am

Grammar and Composition
please check these: write the correct word in each of the pairs. 1. The eerie old house had a strange (scent/sent/cent). scent 2. We used (course/coarse) sandpaper when we refinished the dresser. coarse 3. How many (carrots/carats/carets) is your diamond? carats? 4. Tiffany ...
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 8:45pm

Grammar and Composition
ok, writeacher helped me on all of these but i still don't get this one: despise find the prefix, root, and the suffix de-prefix what is the root?
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 8:35pm

Grammar and Composition
please check: divide each of the following words into its prefix, root, and suffix. some words may not have a prefix or a suffix. 1. reporter: re-prefix port-root er-suffix 2. overrule: over?-prefix rule?-root 3. contraction: con-prefix tract-root ion-suffix my book says that...
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 7:36pm

Grammar
Does this make sense? "I think moms are the best kinds of people"
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 7:26pm

Grammar and Composition
capitalize the incorrect spelling: 1. eagerly, economical, ECOMONY, ecstasy (economy) 2. effervescent, efficacy, ELABORETE, eliminate (elaborate) 3. FAMILAR, feasible, February, feminine (familiar) 4. financially, FORMALY, fortune, fundamental (formally) 5. GOVERMENT, genuine...
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 6:43pm

Grammar and Composition
please check: Decide what number or description is indicated by the capitalzied words by using your knowledge about prefixes. 1. Our group sat in a SEMICIRCLE. half circle 2. An OCTOPUS has _____ arms. eight 3. Our city celebrated its SESQUICENTENNIAL. 150 years 4. A DECATHLON...
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 6:29pm

Grammar and Composition
please check: indicate the relationship of each pair by writing S for synonyms, A for antonyms, and H for homonyms. 1. here/hear : H 2. opinioned/unyielding : A? 3. altogether/all together : H 4. misunderstood/misinterpreted : S 5. moderate/excessive : A 6. course/coarse : H 7...
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 6:23pm

Grammar and Composition
please check these: 1. adamant _e_ 2. pathetic _g_ 3. tangible _j_ 4. auspicious _i?_ 5. altruistic _a_ 6. flippant _c_ 7. incorrigible _h_ 8. indolent _d_ 9. precarious _b_ 10. implicit _i?_ a. unselfish b. uncertain c. impudent d. lazy e. unyielding f. unquestioning g. ...
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 6:06pm

Grammar and Composition
please check my answers: identify the following as a prefix, root word, or suffix. give the meaning for each 1. re : prefix : back, again 2. pathy : root : feeling 3. dis : prefix : opposite of 4. luc : root : light 5. dom : suffix : dignity, office, condition 6. ice : suffix...
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 5:58pm

Grammar and Composition
i have a question: in words such as contraction or regression or interruption is the suffix 'ion' or 'tion/sion'? my text says it's tion/sion. but one of the tutors told me it's ion.. i'm confused i have to break the words into three parts: prefix, ...
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 5:54pm

Grammar and Composition
please check my answers decide which of the following words should be capitalized. rewrite the words that should be capitalized 1. elizabethan drama Elizabethan drama 2. united states of america United States of America 3. florida keys Florida keys 4. life in new york city ...
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 5:50pm

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