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Grammar
Are these answers correct? Punctuation within Sentences—Colon 1. The book had three different features: a hard-bound cover, a ribbon for a bookmark, and the author’s signature. Punctuation within Sentences—Colon 2. German grammar is simple: In that language, ...
Friday, July 6, 2007 at 8:18pm
Grammar
Are these answers correct? Punctuation within Sentences—Colon 1. The book had three different features: a hard-bound cover, a ribbon for a bookmark, and the author’s signature. Punctuation within Sentences—Colon 2. German grammar is simple: In that language, ...
Friday, July 6, 2007 at 8:15pm
Grammar
Are these answers correct? Punctuation within Sentences—Colon 1. The book had three different features: a hard-bound cover, a ribbon for a bookmark, and the author’s signature. Punctuation within Sentences—Colon 2. German grammar is simple: In that language, ...
Friday, July 6, 2007 at 8:13pm
English / Grammar
Please check the following sentences and let me know if they are correct. Thank you in advance!! Rewrite the following sentences, focusing on the grammar area specified before the sentence. If the sentence is already correct, write No Change. Punctuation within Sentences—...
Friday, July 6, 2007 at 6:41pm
English 3
WHat is the percent that English derives from Latin? I don't know if there's an actual number you can give for this question. If you're talking about vocabulary, it's probably more than 50%; if you're talking about grammar and structure, it's probably ...
Friday, July 6, 2007 at 6:14pm
English Grammar
1. If they had tried their best, they would have succeeded in the interview. (subjunctive mood) 2. As they didn't try their best, they didn't succeed in the interview. 3. As they didn't try their best, they wouldn't succeed in the interview. 4. As they didn'...
Friday, July 6, 2007 at 5:31pm
English IV Sr. Paper
I need help with my thesis statement. So far I have: Emily Bronte was an unusual writer from the Victornian age, and her novel full violent romance. You have to have: General subject: Emily Bronte Limited Topic: Wuthering Heights Specific Focus: Victorian Age She has a violent...
Friday, July 6, 2007 at 11:44am
Language...Grammar
1. If they had tried their best, they would have succeeded in the interview. (subjunctive mood) 2. As they didn't do their best, they didn't succeed in the interview. 3. As they didn't do their best, they wouldn't succeed in the interview. 4. As they didn't...
Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 11:54pm
Languate...Grammar
Hello. 1. I wish he were a bird. 2. I wish he was a bird. 3. I wish I were a doctor. I think #1 is correct. What about #2? Is it OK? And what about #3? Numbers 1 and 3 are correct; 2 is incorrect. Read about the use of subjunctive mood in English: http://grammar.ccc.commnet....
Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 12:13am
RE: Language...Grammar
Thank You for the link. It says that With is a preposition... With the proper help, they'll complete the project early. Contains the prepositional phrase?? Is this correct? Thanks a lot Yes, with is a preposition. It is correct as written. It could be written other ways, ...
Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 9:22pm
Language...Grammar
Can you tell me which one of these contains a prepositional Pharse? Thank You 1. With the proper help, they'll complete the project early. 2. Running all the way, he got there early. 3. They sang it, and sang it again. Thanks A lot. Only one of these sentences includes a ...
Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 8:26pm
Languge...Grammar
Is "Although They" in the following sentence a Prepositional Phrase? Thank You They tried, although they didn't expect to win. No. "Although" is a conjunction linking two independent clauses. "They" is the subject of the second clause. Can you...
Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 7:49pm
Language..Grammar
A clause from sentence 1 has been turned into a ______ in sentence 2? 1.Since she knew what the lecture was about, she didn't attend the meeting. 2.Knowing what the lecture was about, she didn't attend the meeting. My aswer is Relative Pronoun is that correct? Thank ...
Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 2:16am
Please review
Question is what do the terms race and ethnicity man to you? Question is Why are these concepts important to United States Society? Answer: The term race to be means the way a person distinguishes how one looks at ones skin color, facial features, ancestry and genetics to ...
Sunday, July 1, 2007 at 7:15pm
Grammar
Punctuating sentences Friday nights at the diner were always busy, I prefer the activity. Is this answer correct? Friday nights at the diner were always busy; I prefer the activity. Yes, it is correct. Two independent clauses (which you have in this case) must be joined by a ...
Saturday, June 30, 2007 at 1:26am
closing of essay
On my conclusion of this essay about macbeth and hamlet, I have: Though they are necessary characters in the plays, Lady Macbeth and Ophelia are exact opposites in character and persona. Lady Macbeth is a controlling woman, but then goes crazy with guilty. Ophelia is a sweet, ...
Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 11:05am
English 4
These webpages on thesis statements should help you write a good one. http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/thesistatement.html http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/general/gl_thesis.html http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/thesis.htm http...
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at 3:50pm
Essay
I was hoping you could help me brainstorm some ideas about why some people are more successful than others in college. I need to write an essay about it and am racking my brain for some good ideas! I figure some people have more motivation to complete college, such as a degree...
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at 12:37pm
Grammar
When is "the" considered an adjective? "The" is always considered an adjective. It's classified as an article and all three articles (the, a, an) are adjectives. They modify nouns.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at 9:17pm
grammar
Rewrite the following sentences, focusing on the grammar area specified in the left column. To enter your answer, click next to the number and begin typing. If the sentence is already correct, write No Change. Dangling Modifiers
Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at 4:11pm
Fused Sentence
How do I re-write this sentence using the fused sentence format? See below The creature sat upright and tugged at the shackles binding his ankles, Frankenstein uttered a piercing scream. Check this site for ideas about how to rewrite that sentence. Then post your rewritten ...
Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at 1:28pm
english
Identify the problems in the following paragraph and revise. Keep in mind that in revision, you don’t necessarily use or keep only the sentences there. You may have to add words, phrases, and even a sentence or two. The Gateway Arch in St. Louis is a 630-foot stainless ...
Monday, June 25, 2007 at 2:07pm
Semniar MGT
Structure follows strategy.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement and why? It sure makes sense! It takes strategy and planning to make anything, including structures! Structures cannot be made without strategy! Good thinking In answering your own question, are you...
Saturday, June 23, 2007 at 3:21pm
English / Grammar
Pleas let me know if the correct punctuation and the sentence is correct. 1. The goose bit the mailman on the leg. 2. I drove ten miles with five gallons of gas. 3. I could not buy milk because the store was closed. 4. For the seventh time, would you stop running around the ...
Friday, June 22, 2007 at 6:54pm
GRAMMAR / ENGLISH
I need help with the following grammar exercise. Thank you in advance for your help!! Rewrite the following sentences, focusing on the grammar area specified above the sentence. If the sentence is already correct, write No Change. Punctuating Sentences 1. The goose bit the ...
Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 6:46am
English / Grammar
I need help with the following grammar exercise. Rewrite the following sentences, focusing on the grammar area specified above the sentence. If the sentence is already correct, write No Change. Punctuating Sentences The goose bit the mailman on the leg. Punctuating Sentences ...
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 11:16pm
English
When a teacher wants you to do a reserch paper on the literary reflections of something, what does that mean? I am not certain what the teacher has in mind. When one looks into a mirror, one sees not the actual object, but rather an image. The image is unique to the observer, ...
Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 7:35pm
CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Can anyone please read over my assignment and let me know if there are any grammar or spelling errors? CheckPoint: Modern Challenges in Immigration o Should United States government policy favor certain kinds of immigrants? o Should [citizenship] preference be given to the ...
Friday, June 15, 2007 at 12:36am
english
what should be capitalized? The ceiling of the sistine chapel in rome contains a painting 133 foot long and 45 feet wide. The names of specific buildings and cities are some of the items that are considered proper nouns and whose first letters need capitalizing. There are ...
Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 9:47pm
Communications
Rewrite the following sentences, focusing on the grammar area specified in the left column. To enter your answer, click next to the number and begin typing. If the sentence is already correct, write No Change. Punctuation within Sentences—Colon
Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 5:52pm
English 101
My question is to correct the faulty parallelism.How can we do that. "The streets were not only too steep but also were too narrow for anything other than pedestrian traffic." The structure is parallel. Perhaps the second were isn't needed. Please check back here...
Monday, June 11, 2007 at 8:36pm
ENGLISH 1
INDICATE THE FUNCTION OF THE UNDERLINED NOUNS IN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES. 1. THE CLASS DISCUSSIONS IS ON THE PREVENTION OF DISEASES. THE UNDERLINED IS DISEASES 2. MARIE STEPHEN ADMINISTERED INJECTION TO HER PATIENT. THE UNDERLINED IS INJECTION (Please release your Caps Lock ...
Sunday, June 10, 2007 at 3:44am
Spanish Help, Por Favor!
Please help me correct the following paragraph for grammar, spelling, and word usage. Thanks! El testigo del Jehová estaba parado en el borde de la tabla y gritó para sus pantalones. Desafortunadamente, los tres enanos habían funcionado ya lejos, llevando ...
Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 11:18pm
english
hi~i'm writing a paragraph about High Absenteeism from School. could you help me to correct the grammar and see whether my ideas relates to my tpoic or not. The topic of absenteeism in school can be approached from several angles due to its complexity. There are two major...
Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 2:06am
Grammar
Does the following commas need to be where they are? Thanks for your help! I was recently informed by my professor,(teacher's name here), about a job opportunity in your Head Start or Michigan School Readiness programs, that might be available in your school district. The ...
Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 10:05pm
english
tomorrow i am writing an exam in complex sentence analysis.i have some troubles..We'll get a complex sentence but very large one(last time we got sentences which were 4 lines long)and then we have to write what is the subject what is the verb, adverb or object.i understand...
Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 10:51am
Spanish - Please Help!
Can you please help me with the grammar, spelling, and sentence structure of the following Spanish sentences? I need to know if I wrote them correctly. Thanks. 1) El embajador soviético está dando vuelta al azul. 2) Mire, yo están bailando encima de la ...
Monday, June 4, 2007 at 8:25pm
French
hi there!! I am looking for a number of good websites to practice my french on... mainly on the verbs and tense, so any sites with quizzs (with answers) would be great! oh and i am having my french exam in a week;written,comprehension, listening, and oral. um i am not good at ...
Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 8:11am
English
Punctuating Sentences The goose bit the mailman on the leg. Your answer: 1. no change good ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Punctuating Sentences With five gallons of gas. Your answer: 2.With five gallons of gas, the car will not run for long. good ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Punctuating ...
Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 12:41pm
Grammar
I don't understand predicates. What are they and how do I figure out what is the predicate in a sentence? The predicate is simply the main verb and all that modifies or describes it. He raced home as fast as he could. He = subject raced = main verb raced home as fast as he...
Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 4:05pm
grammar(english)
i need to find similes he was as hard as a rock. she was as gentle as a dove. the wall was like a mountian i could not climb. similie = a comparision between two words using "like" or "as" to compare (examples above) hope this helps! To add to Marie's ...
Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 11:00pm
English
anyone can help me about writing basic sentence pattern.And what is some tips. These sites may help you. http://wwwnew.towson.edu/ows/SentPatt.htm http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/g_sentp.html
Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 1:43am
English
How do you determine the correct verb in a compound subject sen.? What is the best way to determine the correct verb? plez help!:/ Simple sentence with compound subject: Jack and Jill ran up the hill. Compound subject = Jack, Jill Verb = ran The verb is the verb, no matter if ...
Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 8:53pm
English
ahh i need help, when do i use his or her, thier, or its????soo confusing!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >< http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/pronouns1.htm Scroll down a bit and read the entire ...
Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 8:05pm
deutsch?
kann jemand mir helfen und F-Regeln für diesen Satz schreiben? Inge,weiß,dass er sie nicht leiden kann. vielleicht klingt der Satz ein wenig komisch aber so mussen wir es machen I don't know what "F-rules" are, but the sentence should be written ...
Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 5:41am
grammar
Is it incorrect to say "She is more funny than her sister"? I know you could say "funnier", but is more funny grammatically incorrect? Funnier is correct.... more funny is not correct.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 6:45pm
College/Writing
How do i start off writing an letter to a college? what type of things do they want to hear? What is the purpose of writing the letter? Start it off with stating the purpose. We will be happy to critique your work. Can you proofread my letter when i'm done? This webpage ...
Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 9:35am
WRITING
Can you give me a example of a compound-complex sen. with two dependent clauses? http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/clauses.htm This webpage discusses various types of clauses and how they fit together into different kinds of sentences. A compound-complex sentence ...
Monday, May 14, 2007 at 7:05pm
Question
Do you the different comma's? I don't know what your exact question is, but here is a webpage that includes excellent explanations and examples for the different comma uses: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/commas.htm =)
Monday, May 14, 2007 at 6:36pm
Punctuating Sentences
Without a doubt, cramming for the test. This is not a complete sentence. The phrase "cramming for the test" is either a gerund or praticipial phrase, but there's no subject or verb here. When you decide how you'll make this into a complete sentence, please ...
Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 12:55am
grammar
The dinner party will begin at 8 o’clock sharp. This sentence is correct.
Friday, May 11, 2007 at 6:26pm
French
hello can someone please tell me the names of some free and good softwares about learning french that i can download from the internet?i don't want the ones for emergency...i want to practise my tense and the use of verbs...(i am horrible at this!)so i really need help on ...
Friday, May 11, 2007 at 3:16am
English
I posted this yesterday, that I need to modernize an Ancient Greek myth. bobpursely replied with an idea that I could do the Siren sisters as cheerleaders, but I couldn't find a myth about them, they're in two different myths. Like I've been thinking of myths such ...
Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 6:56pm
english
help on how to write a narrative like a first lecture in the university What are you trying to do? Write a story? Please be specific. http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/narrative.htm http://my.powa.org/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=43 ...
Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at 2:48am
english
comparisons between twelfth night and merchant of venice Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. First of all be sure you have read both plays! 1. http://shakespeare.mit.edu/twelfth_night/index.html (Twelfth Night) 2. http://shakespeare.mit.edu/merchant/inde...
Monday, May 7, 2007 at 10:50am
English
im an only child and parents are too busy to help so, i need to interview someone that went to school 20 years ago and i was wondering if anyone would like to help me. Theses are my 7 questions because i already have 3 answered: 1.How was school like back then for you? 2.What ...
Sunday, May 6, 2007 at 6:03pm
English
Hello, I'm stuck with a sentence!Is "He had been living in London since he had left Cambridge " correct? Thank you ! The correct sentence is: He had been living in London since he left Cambridge. Thank you very much Ms Sue! Could you please explain why it is ...
Saturday, May 5, 2007 at 1:20pm
English
Could someone please help me make this feature article flow and be enticeing to the reader? With winter on the horizon, many Australians are again facing the prospect of drought. If there isn’t a better than average rain season this year many Australian farmers will be ...
Saturday, May 5, 2007 at 5:21am
grammar
Ironing out all wrinkles, the pants looked much more presentable. Hmm -- what talented pants -- they iron themselves. :-) You can correct this sentence by telling WHO is ironing out all the wrinkles. Please post your correction, and we'll comment on it. Thank you for using...
Friday, May 4, 2007 at 12:07pm
english
need some help..waht is predicate, predicator and predication in this sentence: Twenty years ago London could have claimed the title "Smog City,Europe". Writeacher has given good information here. http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1178019535.1178021833 ok i...
Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 8:19am
clause patterns
can someone correct these sentences and help me understand this? 1.I remember the reasonableness of my father's arguments. SPOA or is this not adverbial? 2.We are in a bit of a mess. what is in a bit of a mess? 3.Do you call yourself a porter? is a porter object complement...
Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 7:10am
Language
Which is the correct comparative or superlative adverb? Kate's team made free throws more frequently of most frequently than the other team. When comparing her with one other person (so that two people are being compared), use the -er word or the word "more" with...
Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 1:31am
Language
Which is the correct comparative or superlative adverb? Of all Kate's fans, her family cheers more loudly or most loudly at games. When comparing her with one other person (so that two people are being compared), use the -er word or the word "more" with the ...
Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 1:29am
Language
Which is the correct comparative or superlative adverb? Of the two basketball teams, Kate's team played harder or hardest? When comparing her with one other person (so that two people are being compared), use the -er word. When comparing her with two or more other people (...
Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 1:28am
Language
Using Comparative or superlative adverbs which is correct grammar? Of all players, Kate moved the ball down the floor faster or fastest? When comparing her with one other person (so that two people are being compared), use the -er word. When comparing her with two or more ...
Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 1:26am
help-grammar
can someone correct these sentences...it is urgent!thanx how much targets had company identified? why does M&A haveing slow progress? I am not sure what you are trying to say; however, I have tried to make these make sense. How many targets had the company identified? Why is M...
Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at 11:54am
english
In each group,choose the sentence that has correctly drawn a line between the complete subject and complete predicate for each of the following sentences. The boy lost his lunch money. is there a website to help with this? Just about any sentence diagramming website (such as ...
Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at 11:03am
social studies and an essay thanks
A revolution is an overthrow of the government or politic system by the people who they govern. Violence is an act of aggression and anger. Violence is never the way for justice; but according to a reactionary violence is the way. They argue violent revolutions are justified ...
Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 6:17pm
written communication
Can someone check to see if these are correct and give me some ideas Rewrite the following sentences, focusing on the grammar area specified in the left column. To enter your answer, click next to the number and begin typing. If the sentence is already correct, write No Change...
Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 11:07am
predication?
what is difference between predicate predicator and predication? Clean up the most threatened areas. In grammar, the predicate is the main verb and all the words and phrases and clauses that go with it. http://www.answers.com/predicate Scroll down a bit and read the noun ...
Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 7:38am
English
Consider the sentence: Jim wore a red jacket and hat. Does the adjective red apply to both the jacket and the hat? In my opinion it does but it lacks clarity. Is there a reference anywhere to support either side of this argument? There are strong pros and cons on this. ...
Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 1:54am
english
Rewrite the following sentences, focusing on the grammar area specified in the left column. To enter your answer, click next to the number and begin typing. If the sentence is already correct, write No Change. Inclusive Language—Making Language Nonsexist The directors ...
Monday, April 30, 2007 at 10:46pm
can someone edit my paragraph thanks!
Gorbachev did not think about all the consequences that would happened if he changed Russia into perestroika. He underestimated the effect that perestroika would have on Russia. Yes, his political initiatives were great for freedom and democracy but all that freedom had a huge...
Monday, April 30, 2007 at 10:14am
sentence
The United States is not a democracy, it is a Republic. The United States is a democracy because the people elect its leaders. democracy Can someone help me understand how to use this word in a sentence? Correction of the run-on (comma splice): ... democracy. It ... http://...
Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 2:13pm
fused sentence
The creature sat upright andtugged at the shackles binding his ankles, frankenstein uttered a piercing scream. We will be happy to critique your correction to this fused sentence. Fused sentence, comma splice (which is what this is), or run-on -- they're all the same -- ...
Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 8:11pm
position paper+can someone edit it for me thanks!
thanks Writeacher What is a senate? A senate is the upper house of the legislature. It is also know as the red chamber. The senate’s job is to undertake in-depth inquiries into issues. Many people argue against and for the senate this is an important issue because this ...
Monday, April 23, 2007 at 11:47am
English
I have to write a poetry analysis paper. I do not know how to start the first paragraph. Do I startwith telling the teacher what I'm writing on and then go into the different parts or should i take another approach? I'll give you some of the best links I've found. ...
Friday, April 20, 2007 at 8:04pm
can someone please edit my intro paragrah thanks?
Should Gorbachev be blamed for the current economic woes of Russia? Is a very important question asked today? Why? Because many wonder what would have happened if Gorbachev would have not turned Russia into perestroika, would Russia still be the same as it is today? Many ...
Friday, April 20, 2007 at 12:26pm
Language Arts
How do I find out what a block style letter, and what a semi-block style letter is, and how do I see a picture of it? Here are some good illustrations and explanations: http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000150.htm http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/letters/l/...
Monday, April 16, 2007 at 10:02pm
English/Grammar/Appositives
Are the commas a correctly placed? 1. The term hardware refers to the computing equipment, itself. 2. The year, 1975, marked the arrival of the microcomputer Neither of those sentences needs any commas. =) Can u give me 3 examples of similies, metaphors and personification in ...
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 8:38pm
English
Hi, I'm writing an essay on "what makes a city world-class"...I have all of my points and everything set, I'm just stuck on how I should start my essay. I can't think of any good introductory sentence. Your introductory sentence should be something VERY ...
Monday, April 9, 2007 at 7:10pm
Diddle....
My teacher says that I "diddled" on last week's exam, and so he is taking away half of my points. What is "diddle?" In this case, "diddled" probably means that you wasted time or cheated on the exam. Because this word has many different ...
Thursday, April 5, 2007 at 9:21pm
Maths , Science , English ?
Hi I;d like to have some advice as my checkpoint exams are coming and are on the 1st of May until the 3rd.. I'm in year 9 and I'd like you to give me any advice on revising ( maths , Science and English ) and some websites other than bbc if you can thanx If you can be ...
Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at 11:22am
More English Vocabulary and Concerns
Hello again, First of all, I want to share with you that I received an A on last week's vocabulary and writing assignment, and also on our weekly test. Thank you for helping me! I am very happy with the grade I got! This week, we have more vocabulary words to memorize, but...
Monday, April 2, 2007 at 11:50pm
Sentence Structure : English
Can you please tell me if this is a simple, compound, complex or compound-complex sentence. And can you please tell me why it is the one it is like if it's because there are two dependent clauses or whatever the case may be. The sentence is : Zhang Jie wrote in China after...
Monday, April 2, 2007 at 11:06pm
grammer
what is the structure for conjugating verbs in subjontif Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Since you label this "Grammar," do you mean in English? But because you also say "subjontif" do you mean in French? Please clarify so we give you ...
Monday, April 2, 2007 at 2:09pm
Grammar
Is this sentence a subject verb agreement? Either the interviewer or the committee members usually begins by asking simple questions about your background. http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/sv_agr.htm Please see #5.
Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 7:20pm
grammer
Her mind flew so quickly,she had so much to remember, that she forgot to stop at the light. Easy, it is spelt "grammar" Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. When you post please clarify as best you can what you want us to do! In addition to the ...
Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 2:59am
english
i need to a prepostitional story like the one "inside outside upside down" by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain. please i need it by 1:30 P.M.!!!!! Please note that no one here will do students' homework for them. Please give your assignment a try. Once YOU have...
Friday, March 30, 2007 at 12:55pm
Writing
Can you give an example of a thesis statement, then re-write it so that it's preserving what's at the heart of your thesis. Re-write it so that it captures the heart of your readers. Finally, identify whether your thesis is a claim of fact, definiton, value, cause, or ...
Friday, March 30, 2007 at 12:02pm
grammar prep.phrase
"Beneath the window was a garden of flowers" Is "of flowers" a prepositional phrase? flowers being the object of prep.? thanks, Pegg You're right on both counts! Congrats!! =) hhh
Thursday, March 29, 2007 at 10:38am
grammar
IN this sentence, I am trying to identify all the parts of speech. "As for me, I don't care for it." As for me- prep phrase I- pronoun subject don't care for it- verb/predicate phrase? or is "for it" something else? thanks, Pegg "As" is ...
Thursday, March 29, 2007 at 10:34am
grammar
Is the predication correct in this sentence, it seems right to me. The driving exam is when one is tested on the rules of the road. Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Grammatically it is o.k. The adverb clause when one is tested on the rules of the road can&#...
Thursday, March 29, 2007 at 10:12am
grammar
Is there a dangling modifier in this sentence? Flying over the oak tree, the farmer saw the flock of birds that had damaged his crops. How did the farmer fly? Contential airlines? or American Airlines? gotcha!
Thursday, March 29, 2007 at 8:44am
reading/english
Identify the pronouns(s)andin the following sentenceas personal,reflexive,intensive,demonstrative, interrogative,relative or indefinite. James designedthe building himself Please note that we don't do students' homework for them. Our tutors try to give you the ...
Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 10:25pm
ENGLISH (LANGUAGE ARTS)
REcognizing Antecedents http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/pronouns.htm http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/g_pronuse.html And others: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=recognize+antecedent+grammar =)
Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 6:57pm
sociolinguistics
i need to describe the grammatical features in this sentence: " we kept going on the sea, hunting for fish, and a wind arose. now we were going in canoes, and an immense wind arose now, and we were thrown around and were moving very fast. It looks like you have a run-on ...
Monday, March 26, 2007 at 10:11am
grammer
Richard III supposedly had the young princes murdered. Never found out what really happened to them. Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. This should not be labeled "grammar" but "English." There was a lot of supposition about who exactly ...
Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 10:10pm
English
“When my grandfather was in the hospital and was close to death, my parents did not take me to see him, as most parents with younger children would not. The reason behind this action is that they want the child to remember this person before they were frail and weak.”...
Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 7:32pm
histroy
complete a paper on Hinduism. The paper will allow you to focus on the religion’s cultural and societal influences and compare them to its origins. You are also asked to explain the Hindu desire for liberation from earthly existence. We don't write papers for students...
Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 12:50am
Grammar
In this sentence: "He tried to right the overturned canoe." I am trying to identify what function the word "to" has. What I know: He-pronoun(subject?), tried-verb, right-adverb(modifing tried?), the-demonstrative adjective(aka-definite article), overturned-...
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 4:01pm
HOMEWORK
PERSUASIVE WRITING ON TRANSPORTATION ARE TRAINS BETTER THAN THE BUSES? I can't wait to read what you wrote and help you with it. Sounds like a good topic. Here in Taiwan, we can get around the country in either a train or a bus fairly inexpensively and conveniently. I ...
Sunday, March 18, 2007 at 10:15am
english
wat is moral imperfection? in your own words You need to do it in your own words. Moral imperfection is not immorality, but can lead to it. Lying is a moral imperfection, as is stealing, or cheating. Note to Michelle: When talking to your friends, using shortcuts is fine. When...
Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 1:49am
English
Could you please tell me if this is appropiate to sent to a college. In today's society where the youth of the world are bombarded by the influences from the media, peers, many beliefs, values and perception, it may be very difficult to differentiate between the good and ...
Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 1:31am
help with my topic speech
hi, in my english class we are taking a presuation unit and the next week i must present and speech and give 5 reasons for why something is better than something. well i choosed counter strike becouse it will be easier Stick out tongue [:P] my work is almost done can anyone ...
Friday, March 16, 2007 at 6:39pm
grammar/ adverbs
I'm trying to locate all adverbs in these two sentences. 1. You spoke too hastily. 2. They have written it twice now. In 1. I know "hastily" is an adverb. Would "too" be an adverb modifying hastily? In 2. I know "now" is an adverb. Would "...
Friday, March 16, 2007 at 12:28am
Grammar
IN the following sentence what words are the adverbs? "Up went the curtain and down went our spirits." I would choose Up and Down, only I thought they were prepositions? Now I am confused. thanks Pegg You chose correctly. In this case up and down are adverbs because ...
Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 3:57pm
Language Arts (Jaden)
http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammar/nouns.html http://www.yorku.ca/gcareers/grammar/nouns.htm http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/basketball/index.html i need a wed site that has proper nouns and nouns i need a animal that lives in the ...
Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 1:57pm
language arts
need study sites for pronouns, propers nouns, adverbs, verbs, nouns. THNX :) http://members.cox.net/lenco1/grammarpractice/ http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/ Go into Word & Sentence Level for different specific grammar issues--most all of which have quizzes at the...
Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 1:21pm
English
What are the rules for possessives and plurals when it comes to names? For example, the last name Busch. Almost all nouns (including names) in English have four forms: singular, plural, singular possessive, plural possessive. I'll list a few for you in that order: Busch (...
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at 7:40pm
Language
Break and thing are examples of what kind of verbs (not "action") Verbs can be in any of the following categories: ~linking or action ~active or passive ~transitive or intransitive Break can be an action, active, and transitive verb. Thing is not a verb. http://...
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at 6:59pm
Language
What is a pronou called that points out something? demonstrative http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/pronouns1.htm Scroll down. =)
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at 6:58pm
English
Bobpursley is correct. And here's a webpage that will give you some guidelines and specific words: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/transitions.htm =) Does anyone know if a persuasive paper has to have a transition word at the beginning of a paragraph???? ...
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 7:41pm
english
School Food Gets Good…Real Good! During the years food has been the same. Pizza, meatballs, pasta or even peanut butter and jelly. Don’t you want some good foods? Like real rice and beans, plantains etc. Frozen food has taken over our food . About 75% of kids in our ...
Monday, March 12, 2007 at 8:16pm
English
Can someone please review me on the rule of writing numbers? Isn't it numbers under 10 must be written out:one, two, three,etc., but 10 and up can be in numeral form: 10, 11, 12, etc? But it looks weird when I'm trying to say this: seven through 15. Here's an ...
Sunday, March 11, 2007 at 6:37pm
Language Arts
What goes in a conclusion paragraph? http://nutsandbolts.washcoll.edu/ending.html http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/endings.htm http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/conclude.html from http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/catalogue.html =)
Monday, March 5, 2007 at 10:00pm
English
I need a thesis that encompasis this essay "Is this the promised end?" By Joyce Carol Oates. You can google it. Please note that we don't do students' homework for them. Our tutors try to give you the information to help you complete your assignment on your ...
Monday, March 5, 2007 at 9:56pm
english
How do I know when to use lay or lie? Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Many people use them interchangeably and perhaps some day that will be the norm. As far as English grammar books are concerned: Lay means "to place something down." It is ...
Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 6:15pm
English
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/commas.htm Check through these different comma uses (including explanations and examples) and decide which one applies to this sentence. Then please re-post and let me know what you think. =) Punctuating sentences The rainbow ...
Friday, March 2, 2007 at 7:13pm
English
Punctuating Sentences With five gallons of gas. This is not a complete sentence. Once you write a complete sentence, please repost and we'll help you with punctuation, if necessary. =) With five gallons of gas the car will run. Now it's a complete sentence -- and you ...
Friday, March 2, 2007 at 12:05pm
Language/Grammar
Is (like) a linking verb? When used as a verb, "like" is an action verb. He likes her. She likes ice cream. They like their new coach. =)
Thursday, March 1, 2007 at 9:49pm
Grammar
Which sentence is correct? 1. Donna is taller than I. 2. Donna is taller than me. No one at school is sure about this answer. Donna is taller than I. If you say it from your perspective you would say: I am taller than Donna. Not, Me is taller than Donna. er woops, i mean I am ...
Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 7:10pm
Intro and conclusion
Hi! I wrote in here a few days ago about my thesis. I was wondering if I could get some feedback on my intro and conclusion. I think Im just about done with my essay, with the exception of these two portions. Thanks! Intro: The riddles in A Feast of Creatures historically ...
Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 1:57am
History Essay
This essay is on Benjamin Franklin, and I was wondering why he went to Philadelphia at only 17. Did he run away or did his parents send him away? Where did he stay and work while he was there? I've researched on Google, but I can't find any good information. Also, why ...
Monday, February 26, 2007 at 11:27am
fix grammar
The book had some nice features, such as: a hard-bound cover, a ribbon for a bookmark, and the author's signature. The only error is in the verb tense. I assume the book is still in existence, so you'd use the present tense -- has. In addition, you don't need the ...
Sunday, February 25, 2007 at 6:09pm
Writeacher
Writeacher, Do you specialize in any particular subject? I've seen you answer to math, english, physics, etc. I'm just curious. I don't believe I've answered to any physics questions -- poor student to depend on me for that!! Mostly I respond to English ...
Saturday, February 24, 2007 at 1:26pm
Writing
I am writing an introduction for a history fair project, my thesis is approved all I need to know is hoe my form of my introduction should go. You know where to put the thesis and where to start off and how to be a,b, and c where it needs to be. A good introduction, whether to...
Friday, February 23, 2007 at 9:58pm
Emglish
Subject-Verb Agreement 1. Either the interviewer or the committee members usually begins by asking simple questions about your background. http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/sv_agr.htm Scroll down and read #5. Then let me know what you think, and I'll give you ...
Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 11:37am
Literature
Hello! I have an essay due soon, and I need some help with my thesis statement. I haven't written an essay for a few years so if someone can critique and comment on the thesis it would help out a lot. Thanks! Here it is: Although some might argue that riddles are mere ...
Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 12:06am
Comma Splice
How do you rewrite the folliwng using a comma splice? ***Dr. Frankenstein flung a power switch, blue streamers of static electricity crackled about the table the creature gave a grunt and opened smoldering eyes. Yoli, comma splices are a grammatical "no-no". We need ...
Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 12:52pm
grammar
What is the correct way to write this sentence. Each of the instructors are attending the conference next weekend. or Each of the instructors is attending the conference next weekend. Each ... is ... Each is always singular. =) Thanks for the help!!!!
Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 6:31pm
I need 2 fix these prob. b4 they get 2me on test!
A father gives his son a ride by pulling a sled across the rough snow. The father runs across the snow with a constant acceleration while pulling the sled at F = 75.0 N, at 30 deg. above the horizontal. The combined mass the sled and son is 30.0 kg. The coefficient of kinetic ...
Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 3:39pm
grammar
Is the following sentence correct? In the late 1990s, the popularity of MTV’s The Real World sparked increasingly interest in this concept. The Real World <~~needs to be underlined or italicized increasingly <~~needs to be increasing ("increasingly" is an ...
Monday, February 19, 2007 at 10:38pm
Com 120
I looking for the comma splice http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/runons.htm#splice Here's an explanation of what a comma splice is and some examples, as well as how to fix them. Please re-post if you have specific questions. =)
Monday, February 19, 2007 at 12:22pm
Research paper
Hello, would anyone help me out i have to do a research paper conducting a compare and contrast of two religions. Can anyone be kind enough to give me an outline set up for this kind of paper. I have the information on both relgions but I don't know how to do the set up ...
Sunday, February 18, 2007 at 12:10pm
Punctuation Question
Which is right... After someone says something, yell "liar". After someone says something, yell "liar." After someone says something, yell "liar." See the part at this site on quotation marks for words. http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/g&#...
Sunday, February 18, 2007 at 11:54am
Body paragraph suggestions
ello, its me again I could anyone read my body paragraph and give me constructive critcism? My homework assignment was to create one body paragraph of the following these: By checking plots, characters, and special effects, it can be seen if the "Lone Ranger" is a ...
Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 2:03pm
Grammar
When learning pronoun case (subjective pronoun,objective,possessive) do I need to just memorize the list? I am having trouble identifying them. Any help please. I am in 5th grade. I recommend memorize, using homemade flash cards. It wont take long to memeorize these. Clue: Any...
Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 11:40pm
critical thinking
what is the rhetorical device for: What is the difference between "sugar free" and "no sugar added"? sugar free means no sugar at all and non sugar added means it has natural sugar nd they don't add any extra bob do you know what the rhetorical device ...
Thursday, February 8, 2007 at 6:00pm
Essay writing
Can u help me plz, i have to write an essay on "What is the place of animals in the lofe of Man?" Thank u :-) ... in the life of man -- ?? Here are a few websites that are excellent about leading you through the writing process in order to end up with a good essay: ...
Thursday, February 8, 2007 at 7:15am
Cause/Effect Essay.
I need some ideas for a cause and effect essay. It needs to be complex enough to get five paragraphs from it - but not so complex that I go much over that. My text says that it can be on any subject. I'm just having a hard time coming up with one. Any ideas on one that ...
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at 5:29pm
English
Coordinating conjunctions are these: FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Whenever you use one of these conjunctions to join independent clauses (that is, they could be independent sentences on their own), you need a comma after the first clause and before the ...
Monday, February 5, 2007 at 1:04pm
English, Hamlet
Statement one: "The woman in the play are wimps completely dominated by te men in theirs." Question one: Discuss this statement critically and show how this adds to the tragic effect of the play. Statement two: "Different conflict situations throughout the play ...
Sunday, February 4, 2007 at 4:14pm
bobprsly
I do apologize but I looked in the past post and i don't remember asking about this problem in math. But if i did then I do apologize but i don't remember what you said in as the responce. If you can copy and paste it for me to see. Also I know that i have to stand on ...
Saturday, February 3, 2007 at 3:28pm
english grammar
I have to submit this paragraph and I am having grammar problems. Can someone help me so that I can correct my mistakes and make a good grade. Here is the paragraph: My vision of the ideal city is probably similar to what many people would describe as a desirable city. Most ...
Friday, February 2, 2007 at 12:21pm
Phrases and Subordinate Clauses
Basically, I'm confused on this. The sentence is below: The old English word handbook, for example, has slightly different meaning from the french derived manual, a close synonym. I have to find the verbal, appositive, prepositional and absolute phrase (if any) in the ...
Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 7:27pm
Help with my Grammar Exercise ? if its all correct
-Nonracist and nonagist language - *The woman who earned the award was Negro from Lousiana. *It seems that every Golden Ager is on the bus trip to Laughlin, Nevada. -Talking about people with disabilites and disease- *The blind people were downtown for a National Conference. -...
Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 4:49pm
Grammer
Could you please correct my mistakes. You've described a warm friend who's cooling off. You've- subject described- verb a- adjective warm- adjective friend- direct object who's- who: direct object/ is: verb cooling- verb off- preposition Corrected: You - ...
Sunday, January 28, 2007 at 10:15pm
AP English 3
I need help constructing a concluding sentence for my paragraphs. 1. Allusion (The fault dear Brutus is not in our stars but in ourselves) 2. Definition (we are the defenders of freedom wherever it continues to exist in the world, but we cannot defend abroad by deserting it at...
Sunday, January 28, 2007 at 10:12pm
please read my eassay
This is my other part of the essay. Likewise, articles for F.O.X. news are found extremely biased. The article titled “Defense Secretary Warns Congress Against …” written by Trish Turner, Mike Emanuel and Nick Simeone seemed to support Bush more. Although, The ...
Sunday, January 28, 2007 at 8:55pm
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