Homework Help: Foreign Languages: Other Languages

Recent Homework Questions About Other Languages

re- check
5.punctuating sentences- Wiithout a doubt, cramming for the test. Answer - Without a doubt cramming for a test is stressful, when it is done at the last minute. 6. Same - He took the curvr too sharply, it caused and accident. Answer: He took the curve too sharply, and it ...
Friday, August 24, 2007 at 1:18pm

language
what does water mean in japanese
Friday, August 24, 2007 at 3:52am

Enlish language
what is spot on reports
Friday, August 24, 2007 at 2:39am

please check
Please check focusing on the grammar area specified in the left column. The Sentence following the grammar area is the sentence in question. 1.Dangling Modidiers - If your baby does not like cold apple juice, it should be heated. My Answer: If your baby does not like cold ...
Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 11:08pm

HSPA
In my school, I have to pass the HSPA in order to graduate. We had to take the Language and Math HSPA in March. In order for a student to pass the HSPA, you have to get a score of 200 or more on both parts. I recieved exactly a 200 on the Language part of the HSPA which mean I...
Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at 5:43pm

language arts
An example of a simple sentence? This is an example of a simple sentence. The sentence above has a subject (This) and one verb (is).
Monday, August 20, 2007 at 10:25pm

Art... color...range
Hello, In the following question my opinion is #2 would be the correct answer, is this correct? Thank You The range of dark and light blue in the sky refers to the what of this color? #1 Value #2 Color Temperature Explanation of color value: http://char.txa.cornell.edu/...
Monday, August 20, 2007 at 5:21pm

Infant and Toddler
What are some ways infants develop their language skills? Include some specific ideas for age appropriate toys,books,experiences. Angie and/or Jessica, Please note that we don't do students' homework for them. Our tutors try to give you the information to help you ...
Monday, August 20, 2007 at 1:22am

French
This may sound slightly weird but is there a difference in prounciation between these two words: Droite - left Doigts - Fingers I have a dialogue due and I don't want to pronounce anything wrong. - Lorena Ehrstrop I believe there's a small difference because droite has...
Sunday, August 19, 2007 at 8:38pm

Language
answer this analogy:born:died::ugly:b_____ Born and died are antonyms (opposites). What is an antonym for ugly?
Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 5:06pm

sociology
How about -- class structure in your town or school? prejudice about a particular ethnic group? classroom group projects? perceptions about authority figures? sorry i wrote in dat language i need to do a project in sociology for 20 marks and iam not able to decide on a topic ...
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 1:41am

Cultural Diversity
In 300 words describe Average Amercian perceptions of Muslim, Arabs and Christian Americans Here are some previous answers to this question for you: http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1177260117 http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1183251911 http://www.jiskha....
Sunday, August 12, 2007 at 10:57am

Business Law
Uniform Law for Computer Info Transactions is Offered National Law Journal, August 30, 1999. After more than 10 years of proposals, revisions and re-revisions, the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL) at long last voted to adopt the Uniform ...
Friday, August 10, 2007 at 9:41pm

Business
Which one of the following examples illustrates the style of language appropriate for modern business letters? a. "Appreciating your patronage, we remain...." b. "If I can be of service, kindly advise...." c. "This company sincerely regrets...." d...
Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at 9:45pm

Written communication
How can I re-write this sentence? Each advisor was contacted by his students. Assignment: Inclusive Language:Making Language Nonsexist http://www.jiskha.com/search/search.cgi?query=Each+advisor+was+contacted+by+his+students All advisors were contacted by their ...
Friday, August 3, 2007 at 9:49pm

Anthropology
Doing Ethnology: A Cross-Cultural Comparison Project Choose two different groups of people written about in articles from Spradley and McCurdy's Conformity and Conflict (12th edition). Find additional information about the groups you choose using the UMUC online library or...
Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at 6:09pm

translation
hi, my name is lily and i need a site or someone very skilled and knowelged in the ancient language of latin to translate for me: the word "courage" and "honor" its very important to me that the exact meaning is put across, not a simple word substiute. ...
Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 9:36pm

Language/Communication
Which of these statement is true? 1. Language is learned only when it is taught. 2. Language cannot be taught. 3. Maturation alone accounts for the development of language. 4. Most children are born with a potential for language. Wouldn't statement 1 be True? 1 is nonsense...
Monday, July 30, 2007 at 7:28pm

Early Child Ed.
Would you please check these questions and my answers ? 1. Readiness skills: A. only involve reading B. involve reading and math C. begin in first grade D. include social,language,motor and cognitive skills. 2. Which one of the following will probably NOT increase a young ...
Saturday, July 28, 2007 at 2:28pm

Foreign Languages
French is spoken by more people than Italian. I personally don't think either language will increase in importance in the forseeable future. Check this website for the 30 most widely spoken languages in the world. http://www.krysstal.com/spoken.html Is it worth to study ...
Friday, July 27, 2007 at 1:53am

Communication Question
Which is NOT an example of augmentative communication? story books, picture cards, sign language, or a tape recorder? Thanks for helping Please explain your definition of augmentative communication. I briefly researched this term and think that all four choices could be ...
Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 8:44pm

Pseudocode programming
I need a currency conversion application. It does not have to be written in an actual programming language, just the pseudocode as well as the elements listed below. Complete requirements analysis Design Verification Validation and test documentation The Currency Conversion ...
Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 3:03pm

English 101
Are these questions correct: German grammar is simple: in that language, there are no exceptions to the rules. Her daughter went on a diet that consisted of all fast food: hamburgers, hot dogs, and french fries. The gardner-took the hoe and the shovel-and began to plant the ...
Friday, July 20, 2007 at 7:37pm

accounting I
A friend of yours wants to start her own pet sitting business. She already has a business license that is required in her city. She has had a personal checking account for years. You have told her that she also needs to open a separate account for her business needs, but she ...
Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 3:21pm

Early Child Ed.
Would you please check my questions and answers and let me know the ones I have wrong? 1. Family-focused early education of exceptional children encourages: A. families to be partners in decision-making. B. families to make all the decisions about their chil's education. C...
Monday, July 16, 2007 at 3:12pm

Early Child Ed.
Would you please check these questions and my answers to make sure I have made the most appropriate choice? 1. A child who seems to frequently stand too close to other children in linemight have difficulty with: A. perseveration B. understanding directions C. spatial ...
Friday, July 13, 2007 at 7:43pm

Early Child Ed.
Can you please check my questions and answers? 1. A three-year-old child who is developmentally delayed might: A. need training wheels on his two-wheel bike. B. speak in two-word sentences C. not be able to read. D. need someone to help cut his meat at meal times. 2. Which is...
Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 2:20pm

Early Child Ed.
Would someone also please check thse questions and my answers to make sure I have chosen the best possible answer? 1. A good example of people-first language is: A. "He has cerebral palsy." B. "She's a Down's baby." C. "This is a child with ...
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 8:04pm

Early Child Ed.
Would you please check these questions and my answers, and see if my answers are the best possible choice? 1. A category specifically related to special needs in communication is: A. speech and language disability B. mental retardation C. emotional disturbance D. learning ...
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 6:58pm

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

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

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

communication
It’s hard to believe that a woman her age could accomplish so much. Inclusive Language—Making Language Nonracist and Nonagist. How can I do that. This is my one out of 10 it has me stump. woman, or person? Why not just drop the "her age" words? It's ...
Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 9:26pm

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

please review
Inclusive Language—Making Language Nonsexist: The directors and their wives met the stockholders for a night on the town. My answer:1.The directors and their spouses met the stockholders for a night on the town. Inclusive Language—Making Language Nonsexist: Each ...
Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 2:16pm

communication
I need to check and see if this sentence is : Inclusive language- making language nonsexist. Sentence: The minister joined the couple together as man and wife. Is this sentence language nonsexist if so, how can I change it? I so not sound right if I change it to man and women...
Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at 1:41pm

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

literature
How do poets utilize literary devices and conventions to develop themes in their poetry? Good explanation here: "Language is a means of communication by symbolic sounds and graphics. The meaning of these symbols is affected by the use of literary devices which further ...
Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 3:52pm

language
is latin closer to roman or greek??? roman. awesome. thanks :) so did the greek have poetry like the romans did?? (in the mythology days i mean) Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Here is a bit more about the family of languages: http://concise.britannica.com/...
Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 10:27am

English IV Thesis
King Duncan, King Hamlet, Malcolm and Fortinbras are all minor characters who play a big role in each tragedy, the kings are both murdered and the young men are both fighting for their father’s lands in the end. Please check my thesis!!! "King Duncan, King Hamlet, ...
Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 9:20am

Assignment: What to do?
Choose a public setting to observe. You can choose a setting that is new or one that is familiar to you. Some suggestions are a store, beauty shop or barber shop, restaurant, train or bus station, airport, religious service, or sports event. Try to approach your setting like ...
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at 3:54pm

Language Arts
List the five stages of the writing process. http://www.angelfire.com/wi/writingprocess/
Saturday, June 23, 2007 at 4:19pm

riddles
what's the answer to this riddle. "There are 3 words in the English language that end in -gry.ONE is angry and the other is hungry. EVeryONE knows what the third ONE is means and what it stands for. EveryONE uses them everyday, and if you listened very carefully, I&#...
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 10:52pm

English(its related to business writing class)
Hi I have to write Request Letter. The professor said becareful about these 2 points. 1. Use full block style. 2. Project a "you attitude." What does this both mean, can you explain to me in simple English, since english is my second language. :) Here's a good ...
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 10:23am

Computer Questions
I need your help again! Will you please check these questions and my answers and let me know the ones that I have wrong? I surely would appreciate it!! 1. You have over forty applications installed on your computer. However, most of your time on the computer is spent using ...
Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 8:38pm

culture
Please explain the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis in your own words. What do you think about the hypothesis? Do you accept it or reject it or are you somewhere in between? Can you think of any examples that illustrate how language and culture influence each other? (I think it’s a...
Monday, June 18, 2007 at 5:17pm

social studies
wat the hell is rampurva bull capital.......? please plz plz plz plz plz plz..... temme.... Bull Capital Rampurva Maurya 323 - 185 BCE The 8’9" Rampurva Bull capital comes from one of a pair of pillars found at the same site on the Gandak river, about half way from ...
Monday, June 18, 2007 at 2:50am

sociolinguistics
does anyone know what a superposed language is? To superpose is to place something OVER something else. In this case, if you are talking about a language, you would be taking a new language and making it the language of common usage. Example, if you are an immigrant into the ...
Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 3:56pm

french
can anyone please tell me how i can improve my listening skill in french? thank you so much! You could watch more French movies with the caption on to learn the style. SALUT, Pauline! Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. The best way to improve listening skills ...
Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 10:41am

english
i need a very simple definition of superstrate language...i have found few definitions which are all complicated...so if anyone can help Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Since it appears you are studying language, here are some sites to visit: 1. http://www....
Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 9:35am

Habla Espanol?
Habla Espanol? si' Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. If you are asking that question correctly, note that the proper punctuation must be at the beginning of the sentence, the tilde is required over the ñ and the language is NOT capitalized. ¿...
Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 11:23pm

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

Algebra
1.Solve (x)/(x+10)+(x-3)/(x+2)=7/5..I got that there is no solution, is that correct? 2. Solve (x)/(x-5)+1=(5)/(x-5)..I got that there is no solution for this one too, is that correct? 3. Express your result in simplest form, (4)/(xy)+(6)/(xy)..I got (10)/(xy) is that correct...
Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 9:49am

language arts
we are reading a book called the pearl and we have to answer a few questions andi need help wiht this one: what are the possibilities that a pearl could be the size of a seagulls egg? According to a Wikipedia article about pearls, the largest pearl ever found weighed 14 pounds...
Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 7:54pm

Japanese
okay....so in my Japanese class right now, we're currently writing our speeches.. So far, I've come up with: (This is actually in Japanese but I've chosen to write this in English as I'm on a school computer which only allows English characters!) "At first...
Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 11:08pm

about Engineering
Electronic and Communication Engineering is mainly Mathematical analysis, implemented in practical circuits. You have to understand higher forms of math, and think in those terms. You have to understand the imperfect models used for systems analysis. You have to understand ...
Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 6:41am

Critical Thinking
What is the role of rhetoric in influencing people's attitudes and beliefs? How can reader's distinguish between prejudicial and non-prejudicial use of rhetorical devices? Previous answers to this same question: ------------- Posted by Ms. Sue on Tuesday, June 20, 2006...
Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 11:59am

language
I need to write a paragraph describing my utopian community. What is your ideal community? If you post your paragraph, we'll be glad to comment on it. Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. You only have to write ONE paragraph? Here's how to do that: Here...
Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 8:56pm

english
I find it at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cagoule There is a relationship -- what the people referred to in the second link wore -- a cowl ( http://www.answers.com/cowl ). I think the origin is French, but I can't find anything specific either. =( Thanks for all the ...
Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 7:07am

english
we have to find out meaning of words, e.g. english word - sherbet, language of origin - arabic, old word - sharabat, old meaning - drink. please could someone tell me a website that gives language of origin, old word and old meaning. I have tried a couple of online ...
Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 1:46pm

WRITING
How can you as a critical thinker tell the difference between prejudicial and non-prejudicial rhetoric? Previous answers to this same question: ----------------- Posted by Ms. Sue on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 9:47am. Check these sites to help you answer your question. http://...
Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 12:00pm

physics-bobpursley/drwls
Good morning! I just wanted to say thank you for all of your help. This was my first time taking Physics ever and it was like a foreign language to me. For a long time during this semester I had an "F" average, because of you both I have passed my physics class with ...
Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 8:12am

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

Language Arts
How do I do a Bibliography for an interview? Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Here are some sites on how to write a Bibliography and the second one is good for an interview: 1. http://dicksonc.act.edu.au/Library/bibliog.html 2. http://www.bcpl.net/~...
Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 9:04pm

Foreign Language, How to use a dictionary.,
First of all purchasing a good English/X and X/English dictionary is an investment in your future. For "generic" purposes X represents any foreign language (French, Spanish, Japanese, etc.) Here is the "key" to using a dictionary for a vocabulary word/...
Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 9:36pm

Retorical Devices
What is the role of rhetoric in influencing people's attitudes and beliefs? Please tell us what you think, and we'll be glad to add our comments and critique. I really love this website. I just went back to college. And thank goodness fortechnology. Use these snippets ...
Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 7:40pm

Organizational Psychology
How should companies mesh vision and goals with the system dynamics? Please tell us your ideas and we'll try to critique them. I think the main problem in answering a question like this written in pedantic language is to define the terms in plain English. Otherwise, ...
Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 7:03pm

English
Frost's "Stopping by Words on a Snowy Evening" has many examples of figuative language. Here is the site, and here also is a site for figurative language. http://www.ketzle.com/frost/snowyeve.htm http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/9502/figrtv...
Monday, May 7, 2007 at 7:04pm

Algebra 2
Posted by Christian on Monday, May 7, 2007 at 11:34am. The area of a rectangular blanket in square centimeters is 40x^2+2x-65. The width is 4x-5 cm^2. Find the dimensions of the blanket in terms of x. For Further Reading Algebra 2 - Brown, Monday, May 7, 2007 at 2:40pm What is...
Monday, May 7, 2007 at 2:59pm

Algebra 2
The area of a rectangular blanket in square centimeters is 40x^2+2x-65. The width is 4x-5 cm^2. Find the dimensions of the blanket in terms of x. What is this question? like a foreign language or something
Monday, May 7, 2007 at 11:34am

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

Elem. Ed.
Can you please help with this question? Home visits,where a teacher visits children from her classroom and their parents in their homes,are valuable to all concerned. Which of the following is the greatest challenge to this form of parent involvement? 1. Teachers' concerns...
Sunday, May 6, 2007 at 7:15am

Japanese
What's the difference between wa and ga? The particle wa indicates that the noun preceding it is the topic of the sentence. In most of the model sentences given, the subject and the topic of each esntecnce coincide; however, the topic may or may not be identical witht the ...
Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 3:23pm

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

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

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

Inclusive Language
His grandmother really enjoys spending the afternoon at the center for senior citizens? I see nothing pejorative (http://www.answers.com/pejorative) in that sentence. ??
Monday, April 30, 2007 at 9:39pm

Inclusive Language
She is a very capable black woman? Why do you need to repeat the gender twice? Why do you need to mention her race? How about -- She is a very capable person.
Monday, April 30, 2007 at 9:31pm

English/Language Arts
My teacher has told us a number of times on how to write the "source" for writing a research paper. I keep forgetting, and I feel a little unnerved when asking her again & again. Can you please tell me how to write down different sources? Including internet, ...
Monday, April 30, 2007 at 6:07pm

latin
What myth? About the origin of what? Surely not the language. ?? what was the myth about it's origin? I didn't see much about a myth. Saw more the development of it: http://www.learnlatinlanguage.com/HISTORY.HTM I hope that helps. If not, maybe someone else ...
Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 6:24am

history
what is the difference between Vietcong and Vietnamese? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viet_Cong Let us know what you think. =) I still don't get it. Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Did you think of using a good dictionary? Main Entry: Viet·cong ...
Friday, April 27, 2007 at 7:36pm

business law
what does LLC means. I know the full form of it. I want to know your definition in simple english ( english is my 2nd language). I read the internet, i still dont understand it. This seems like a simple definition: "Business owners form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) ...
Friday, April 27, 2007 at 12:46pm

ENGLISH Literature
In the poem " Disembarking at Quebec " what does I am a word in a foreign language means. Here are my thoughts: To me it means that I will be a stranger in a place that I don't know or don't belong. Thanks Much. Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help ...
Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 12:24pm

French. Please edit this for me.
This is the english version: She targets men. She gives them the kiss of death. Her favourite targets are lying, cheating boyfriends and husbands The french translation I got online is: Elle cible des hommes. Elle leur donne le baiser de mort. Ses cibles préfér&...
Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 9:28pm

poetry(list poems)
I am having trouble making a list poem, I am supposed to do it on one of my favorite things. My favorite things are horses. Can anyone help me plzzz?!?!?!?!?!?!?! List Poems A list poem is a poem in which every line is one item in a list. For instance, students could write a ...
Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 6:57pm

PROGRAMMING
PLS, I NEED TO BE GUIDED ON HOW TO WRITE A SIMPLE PROGRAM IN BASIC THAT WOULD PROMPT 3 LEVELS OF AUTHENTICATION WHEN UNAUTHORISED LOG-ON IS EFFECTED. You are not going to be able here to get detailed help on the program code, as there are many, many versions of BASIC language...
Monday, April 23, 2007 at 6:23am

Japanese
Please someone tell me a good way to understand Japanese sentence structure and how to know what particles to say after each verb and etc. Please give me a breakdown that will make learning Japanese so much easier. Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Ohayo! Let...
Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 12:43am

Written Communication
What kinds of unwanted reactions might you get from readers of your messages? What steps would you take to ensure that the purpose of your message (whether informative, negative, or persuasive) is conveyed to your readers? It's extremely important to express yourself ...
Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 8:41pm

French-for SraJMcGin.
Thank you so much!!!! I'm really sorry that I could not post back a.s.a.p to all your posts.Thoses posts were SO Helpful! Don't worry about the links, because I have searched for it and it was brilliant! I don't have a problem with memorising the vocabs, I am ...
Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 7:35am

social
What was the ultimate result of Zheng He's voyages of discovery in the 1400s? a- expanding China overseas b- spreading the Japanese language c- spreading the Islamic religion d- expanding trade with Native Americans http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&q=...
Friday, April 20, 2007 at 6:32pm

UK Commercial Law
Commercial Law Coursework Assignment Instructions Background Information You have recently started employment with Marvel Conservatories Ltd (MV) as sales and purchasing manager. MV has only been in business for 6 months. Its main business activity is the design, construction ...
Friday, April 20, 2007 at 11:45am

French for Pauline
Some of this may be repetitive, but "repetition" is the "key" to success! These all came from separate sheets, just put together. So you want to learn another language? The first thing to do is analyze what type of learner you are. If you learn best by ...
Friday, April 20, 2007 at 10:51am

Language Arts - Writing
Can anyone suggest an animal that could be considered messy or disorganized, along with a complementary animal that would be associated with tidiness or neatness? ie: curious cat, wise owl, smart pig, sly fox. Thanks. The messiest creature, aside from man, is the mourning dove...
Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 8:59am

essay intro help
hi everyone. i was wondering if someone can take a look at my introduction paragraph& thesis and give me comments/critiques. thanks!!! Vernacular language allows a subculture to distinguish itself from the mainstream and literary culture. Vernacular lyrics are often overlooked...
Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 8:59pm

Foreign Languages
Figue out my language! Clues- 1.We speak this language in Belguim 2.Belguim is in Europe 3.in my language yes is yah (yaah) 4.It starts with a flem 5.It ends with a ish Now try to figure out my language flemish correct but you spelled it wrong Thank you for using the Jiskha ...
Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 6:05pm

math
the sum of a number and 3 times that number is 76. what is that number? PLEASE HELP ME I DONT GET IT!!!!!!!! Mathematics is a language, so translate the English into "math" let the number be x "the sum of a number and 3 times that number is 76", .... what ...
Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 3:56pm

language
The minister joined the couple together as man and wife My! This puts the emphasis on the MAN, but the woman is just the wife. What word do you think should be used instead if MAN?
Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 12:27pm

creative writing
Here are some previous answers to this question: http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1157494639.1157499174 Posted by PsyDAG on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 7:32pm. Although prejudice is often defined as a negative attitude, we all have prejudices (biases) toward ...
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 11:53pm

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

language arts
What are stressed and unstressed syllables? ie, where is the word "dozen" stressed at? This site has a good explanation of stressed syllables. http://oak.ucc.nau.edu/tn24/wordstress/wstresstext.html After reading it, ask youself "how many syllables does...
Monday, April 16, 2007 at 7:16pm

language
Which word sounds better to use in this sentence? You are the coolest person I ever met. OR You are the coolest person I ever meet. Which word do I use? Is it the word MET or MEET? The first sentence is correct. You cannot compare "you" to people in the present or ...
Friday, April 13, 2007 at 9:11pm

English
whats figurative language? Check this site for a great explanation and examples. http://volweb.utk.edu/school/bedford/harrisms/1poe.htm Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. If you are seeking a definition for "figurative language" it is used to ...
Friday, April 13, 2007 at 5:39pm

Computer - Programming
Please how can I use WATFOR 77 software to code and run the following Fortran program: INTEGER SUM SUM = 0 DO 10 D = 1,7 IF (K.GT.3) THEN SUM = SUM + K ELSE SUM = SUM * K ENDIF PRINT* , SUM 10 CONTINUE END Oh My!!!! Tell me where they are still using Fortran?!?! The people ...
Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 1:00pm

Job Application
What are some good strenghts, and weaknesses to place on a job application. I'm feeling out a job application for papa johns pizza If you have weaknesses, put them...There are no good weaknesses, so don't search for them. But if you have one, such as stuttering, or ...
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 9:14pm

history
why are the early groups of Native Americans called prehistoric? They are called prehistoric because the early groups of Native Americans didn't have a written language. History is written -- so anything that happens that is before the use of writing is prehistoric (before...
Monday, April 9, 2007 at 6:47pm

language arts
As some of u might know, i wrote a monologue and now i have it new, improved and not copied off of others work (tho i did quote a couple people) ANd i wanna add that this monologue is about a women whos parents are presuring her into having an abortion but she really doesnt ...
Monday, April 9, 2007 at 5:42pm

language arts
I wrote this monologe on abortion but i need to tone it down and make it more symbolic rather than straight forward. I can’t help but picture destroyed, dismember…disarticulated small souls. Waiting to be born but soon before interrupted. A mother’s personal ...
Sunday, April 8, 2007 at 11:43am

Brain Research Question
The brain is particularly efficient at creating neural pathways for language: before the age of ten (or) after the age of ten I'm thinking its before the age of ten since the neural pathways are formed in the early years. Language is another hint. You are right.
Friday, April 6, 2007 at 7:33am

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

Creative Expression Skills
Creative thinking can be facilitated by which: 1.asking open-ended questions, 2.valuing scientific language and thinking, 3.supporting concrete awareness,or 4.encouraging sequential analysis. I think creative thinking can be fostered by asking open-ended questions. You got it!
Thursday, April 5, 2007 at 7:04pm

Religion-Islam-Al-Quran
There seems to be no one here who is familiar enough with the Quran to answer you at this time. You are certainly free to use any search engine, but be aware that you will find conflicting and confusing results, as with most online searches. http://www.google.com/search?q=...
Thursday, April 5, 2007 at 6:01am

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

Foreign Language- Spanish
Hello, I just finished a couple of quizzes regarding nosotros commands (I have a quiz tomorrow on them) As I was completing the quiz, I noticed I got this incorrect: In context: "Vamos a decirlo" Therefore I changed it to digámoslo. However, a grammatical text...
Monday, April 2, 2007 at 10:37pm

? about this website
I have another question about this website. Are you guys all teachers and perfessors.? Thank you all for helping with my home work when ever I needed it. Many of us are teachers/professors. Always happy to be of help. retired mathteacher here retired chemistry prof here. ...
Monday, April 2, 2007 at 2:58pm

Music Question
which would NOT be a compelling reason for teaching music? 1. Musical intelligence is an aspect of intelligence or 2. Parents expect schools to teach music Wouldn't it be number 2? There are cognitive and non cognitive aspects of intelligence. The compelling reason for ...
Monday, April 2, 2007 at 7:57am

Early Childhood Ed.
When children play-act and make change in an imaginary grocery store located in a theme corner, they are integrating which? 1. technology and creative drama 2. language and science 3. mathematics and creative drama 4. mathematics and nutrition Wouldn't they be integrating ...
Sunday, April 1, 2007 at 9:16pm

Music and Movement
A child-centered experience that connects music, movement,and language is: A. listening to the sounds of nature B. matching "sound shake" instruments C. visiting musicians in the community D. participating in musical storytelling Wouldn't it be (D)because its the...
Sunday, April 1, 2007 at 3:11pm

Drama Question
Creative drama offers a means for cooperative learning and teamwork through which? 1. shared experiences 2. creative illustrations 3. building language skills 4. improvised facial expressions I am thinking "shared experiences" offer a means of cooperative learning ...
Sunday, April 1, 2007 at 2:57pm

What Is Happening to my Posts?
you have to ask a homework help question, not talk about korean foods, you cant just spam the forum Al, I was talking about botin-tang, a soup from my country; not 'spam.' I don't even eat spam... yuk :( im not talking about the food spam, spam is when you write ...
Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 11:19pm

spanish
Which African country has Spanish as an official language? I dont know if it is correct but isnt it Equatorial Guinea. I am not sure That would be correct. You most have a diffrent spanish class. You bet. I eaven a have a weird school. Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework ...
Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 11:28am

Learning English Vocabulary
Yes, certainly we will help you. Make sure you have used good dictionaries and online dictionaries and try each word before you post them here. Then we'll know how to help you best. Here are some good online dictionaries. http://www.answers.com http://www.onelook.com http...
Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 9:02pm

English Language
1. Which of the following is NOT a West Germanic language? Yiddish Afrikaans Frisian High German Gothic 2. One of the following pairs illustrates the workings of Verner's Law. Which one is it? plate/flat?gelatin/cool freeze/frozen was/were tooth/dental 3. Which of the ...
Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 8:19am

English
Which of the following is NOT a West Germanic language?
Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 1:12am

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

Computer programinng
How do I write a switch statement that displays "hello", "goodbye", and "Have a nice day"? In which language?
Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 1:24am

Language
What is a topic sentence? Since I do not know what grade you are in, here are two sites on Topic Sentences. The first is for beginning paragraph writers and gives a very simple explanation and examples. The second is for secondary students. If you have further questions, ...
Monday, March 26, 2007 at 1:59pm

psychology
say a group of students are studying for a test tommorow how can language acculturation hinder or help their study session and subsequent testing experiences? Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. By understanding the culture it will be easier to "translate&...
Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 7:47pm

language arts
why are there so many different types of words Words reflect ideas, or actions. There are a lot of choices for these. And many people see the same thing differently, so use different words to describe it. I'm not sure, but I think you might be asking why there are so "...
Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 11:45pm

Language Arts class
Can you help me unscramble these words to make a sentence? bloom white lilies the were petals with and stems graceful the white bloom lilies with petals and stems were graceful . I don't think Keesha's answer makes sense, do you? Please rethink this and let us know ...
Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 4:26pm

Algebra
I am getting ready to start an Algebra class for the first time and I was wondering what challenges people have with learning and using algebra concepts. Also what are the best ways to over come math anxiety? The best way? Learn the language of algebra.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 9:02am

SOCIAL STUDIES
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF RHETORIC IN INFULENCING PEOPLE'S ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS? This site give excellent information on the use of rhetoric. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhetoric This site gives you what many orators have said about rhetoric. http://www.americanrhetoric.com/...
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 8:42am

Zoology Question
Hi everyone, Our class is studying moogles and I was hoping that you could help me find some research materials to help me answer this week's take-home quiz questions. Here are the questions I am having difficulty with... 1) Identify the three common varieties of moogle by...
Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 11:38pm

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

Just a question
Is there such thing as a personologists? Yes, there are people who profess to be able to deduce people's personality from their facial behavior and body language. They seem to have coined the word and created a profession with that name, even though it is not in most ...
Friday, March 16, 2007 at 2:19am

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

essay research
For my language arts class, I have to write about whether or not we agree with the idea of spanking children. I agree with the idea, but I need help with research on the topic, as I cannot find some noteworthy websites. This essay is due the day after tomorrow (Friday) and if ...
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at 9:44pm

language arts
abc order for geology geography geologist graphite autograph photograph biopsy biology biosphere transact enact actor react import transport portable export When you get them in ABC (alphabetical) order, please re-post and we'll let you know how you did. A good dictionary ...
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at 7:27pm

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

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