...GRAMMAR Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given after each. (3 marks) (i) Njenga told me that his sister is successful. (Use of in place of that) (ii) She never came late to school last year. (Begin: Not once ---------------------) (iii) Who broke this jug? (Rewrite in the passive) (b) Identify and correct the misspelt words in the following paragraph. (3 marks) Occassionally, you will be called upon to speak in public. You must learn to do so without embarassing yourself by fumbling and making unnecessary repeatations. With adequate practice you can become an accomplished public speaker. (c) Use the correct form of the words in brackets to fill in the blank spaces. (3 marks) (i) She could not explain how the accident ______________________ (occur) (ii) The students presented their _____________________ (complain) to the principal. (iii) Jane is very bright but very poor in _________________________ (pronounced) (d) Use the appropriate prepositions to fill in the gaps. (3 marks) (i) Suddenly, the plane was enveloped _______________________ a dense fog. (ii) Inspector Chacha was an expert _______________________ catching criminals. (iii) Most of my classmates are strong _________________________ Mathematics. (e) Replace the underlined with the correct phrasal verbs formed from the words in brackets. (i) His performance discouraged me until 1 stopped teaching him. (put) (ii) No...
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...Quiz # 2: Active/Passive Voice Due by midnight on Sunday I. Explain the difference between the active and the passive voices; then write a sentence in the passive voice and rewrite the same sentence using in the active voice. Active voice is when the sentence has a subject that has happened or will happen. Passive voice has the subject not do the action at all. Active: Today the kids bought a lot of toys at Book-Off in Yokohama. Passive: The Book-Off in Yokohama has a lot of toys the kids bought. II. Rewrite all of the following sentences so they are in the active voice. Some sentences could contain more than one passive verb; correct them all. 1. The crowd is stunned as the slight freshman, plucked from the bench after the star player fouled out of the game, hit a three-pointer from the half-court line. 2. Parents are criticizing Troop Leader Marion Reilly for the way she handled an overnight trip involving two girls whom police found drunk about half a mile from the camp site. 3. Vogue is considering the University College journalism student for a job as an editorial assistant. 4. Although Oprah Winfrey’s book club is selecting his book, “The Corrections” author Jonathan Franzen is criticizing the honor, saying it put off men. 5. About a quarter of the student’s credits are being earned through internships and prior learning experiences. 6. President Obama's inspiring speeches captivated American voters, before he was elected. 7. At a Thanksgiving...
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...Step By Step Guide to Write 250-300 Words Essay By: June Doyle The length of an essay depends on the nature of the topic you are writing on, but when you are required to write an essay within limited word count then it will baffle you. So, are you one of those who don't know how to compile within a limit of 250 word essay or 300 word essay? Or one of those who don't know how to even begins the essay? Whatever the case is, we are here to take you out of this trouble. Whether your assignment is of 250 words essay or 300 word essay, we will provide you some secrets that will help you write a commendable essay within the given limit of words. Here is guideline which will help you write a 250 word essay in no time. Step by step guide to write 250-300 word essays: Step 1: This guide can be used for every kind of topic that you have to handle within 250-300 words limit, following are the three questions that you should answer before beginning your essay writing. What is your target market? (Dr. Eric L. Prentis) What is the objective of your writing? (Answering the Research Paper Question) What should be included in your 250-300 words essay? (The correct answer, convincingly presented, in the required format. Step 2: Now, you have all the material that is needed to commence the essay writing, than you shouldn't wait for a second and start writing your essay. Step 3: Next most important thing in writing 250 words essay is to structure the essay, as the word count is...
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...Something needs to be done about the media, and all the violence that is promoted, and being viewed by our youth all over the world. The media has no regard for our youth, and the influence they have on them. In my opinion, it is all about the money, and the ratings. There is a bigger issue out there besides both of those things. Our youth is being exposed to so much violence; they are becoming immune to it. Today, it is the norm for them. All media is to blame, but in my opinion, electronic media is the biggest culprit. The youth of today are being consumed by all types of electronic devices. Violence is big business in the media. No matter if it is Facebook, YouTube, music on an IPod, internet radio, MySpace, or any other of the sites on the internet or electronic devices, violence is present in some way or another. There are youth out there in society that are committing heinous violent acts, just for the fun of it. What I want to know is when did violence become fun? Kids listen to gangster rap, and believe everything they hear. (Dawursk Jr 2007) In 1994, two teenagers that murdered a police officer from Milwaukee, stated, they did it “just for the fun of it”, because they were influenced by “2Pacalypes Now”, a song by @ Pac Shakur. Everywhere you look, there is a kid walking with some type of electronic device, with ear plugs on. (International Telecommunication Union) In 2008 61% of the world population uses cell phones, in 2000 only 12% used cell phones. The cell phones...
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... Apparently you overlooked our terms: Our terms claims that, Demonstrating the “You” View Rewrite these sentences to reflect your audience’s viewpoint: 5. Your email order cannot be processed; we request that you use the order form on our website instead. If you use the order form supplied in the back of the catalog, your order will be processed as quickly as possible. 6. I am applying for the position of bookkeeper in your office. I feel my grades prove that I am bright and capable, and I think I can do a good job for you. 7. If you cared about doing a good job, you would’ve made the extra effort required to learn how to use the machinery properly. 8. Regarding the email message from September 28 regarding the slow payment of your invoice, it’s important for you to realize that we’ve just undergone a massive upgrade of our accounts payable system and payments have been delayed for everybody, not just you. Emphasizing the Positive Revise these sentences to be positive rather than negative: 9. We don’t offer refunds on returned merchandise that is soiled. 10. You failed to specify the color of the blouse that you ordered. 11. To avoid damage to your credit rating, please remit payment within 10 days. 12. Because we are temporarily out of Baby Cry dolls, we won’t be able to ship your order for 10 days. Using Unbiased Language Rewrite each of the following to eliminate bias: 13. For an Indian, Maggie certainly is outgoing...
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...m.pffi oogiacllt oUt"II elrl$ll ,{rerb Oper: Urtiversity Faculty of Language Studies English Language l_Init Course Code: ELll} {figy*pt} English communication skills (II) Original FINAL EXAMIh[ATIOI{ First Semester: 2012-2013 Day & Date: Monduy, l4lll20l3 Number of Exam Pages: rrrr..rFrrvlJr (5) Time Allowed: ( 2) Hours includins this cover sher Instructions: - There are FOUR sections in this exam paper: l) Reading 2) Grammar 3) Vocabulary 4) Writing - You should answer all the questions in the ANSWER BOOKLET and NOT on the same exam sheets. EL11,Z-Egypt Page 1 Sectionl: READING: 15 points Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Hosting the Olympics Sportplays a significant part in the everyday lives of people around the world. This is true not only for those who take part, but also for those who merely watch. Large sports events have become great entertainment, and at the same time huge business. Today, the Olympic Games are one of the most popular and most watched events in the world. Every four years many countries enter the fierce competition to host the Games. Why do they do thisi Whaiare the advantages and disadvantages ofhosting such an event? In order to select which city or state will host the Olympics, the International Olympic Committee asks several fundamental questions. Are the sports facilities adequaie?is there enough accommodation? Is the transport system efficienfand sufficient? How will the event be funded...
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...21st, 2013 Anissa Christian My Plan for Creating a Culturally Diverse Classroom All children are entitled to the same quality education regardless of sex, race, religion, cultural or social background, and abilities. An equal education for all children is not only required by law but [For parallel construction, "not only" must be followed by "but also" later in the sentence] morally as well. Not only is providing all children an equal education very important but [Needs "but also"] the environment in which it is provided is as well. In order for all children to reach their highest educational potential, to feel welcome and excepted [Check spelling: "Except" is a preposition meaning to exclude. "Accept" is a verb meaning to receive or to take] , and to gain the self- confidence and skills needed to be successful in life they must be educated in a bias free, accepting, and caring classroom. This is monumental to their education and lifelong success. Without this children who are [Writing suggestion: rewrite the sentence to remove "who are"] different in any way from what is considered the norm will feel shy, and awkward. They will participate less in classroom activities and discussions which will negatively affect their grades. They will have low self-esteem and will carry with them a feeling that they do not belong. In my classroom I will create a bias free, accepting and caring environment. I will do this by having multi-cultural...
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... 12 pt font, capitalized first word and all words except prepositions (in, on, etc.), conjunctions (and, or, etc.), and articles (the, a, or an) 2. Organization 50 points (20, 20, 10) __ 20 18 16 Intro Sentence Get reader’s attention. Begin with something recognizable and then transition to Numbers—2 sentences maximum __ 20 18 16 Thesis/Main point of Numbers—A thesis statement is a single declarative sentence that states what you want your readers to know, believe, or understand about the content of Numbers after having read your essay—1 sentence __ 10 9 8 Points/Proofs 1. Moving from Sinai to the border of the promised land 2. Rejection of the promised land 3. 40 years of wasted travel 4. Balaam, Balak, and Baal-Peor—the end of the 1st generation Rewrite my 4 points: 1–3 sentences to defend your Thesis 3. Mechanics: 30 points __ 30 27 24 Read through 3 times checking for errors ___ TOTAL Example from Deuteronomy Dino Pedrone, Box 1 Dr. Snyder Pentateuch BIBL 1022 17 November 2011 On the Banks of the Jordan: Reviewing Instructions One More Time Jesus took the time on the night before his execution to teach his disciples how they were to lead God’s people after he left them [intro sentence—you write this]. Just before he died, Moses read to God’s people the Torah, Deuteronomy, so that they would know how to live...
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...supposed to be something we both felt comfortable doing after a certain period of time! At one point in the conversation she asked: “Other than the stupid ass weather, what’s your favorite thing on campus?” The language she used there showed me she was then comfortable with the recording. Bold and italicize each noun so that you can identify how they are conveying information within the sentence. Below that, rewrite it as a cohesive paragraph, using the guidelines above to connect the nouns and verbs in your sentences. Bold and italicize each noun again, this time making sure that each reflects cohesion that might not have been present earlier. Remember, it should be clear which noun each pronoun refers to, either through consistent subject, part-to-whole, or subject-to-object, . This is also a good time to double-check any quotes in your paragraph, making sure that in your rewrite you do not “drop” any. Your instructor should be convinced that you can write a paragraph cohesively, because you’ve actually done so, not because you’ve guessed. Lastly, write a brief paragraph of 3-5 sentences, which illustrates the patterns of cohesion your revised paragraph displays. Using the information above, consider how...
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...organizational method – point-by-point or subject-by-subject? [Writing suggestion: Unless in a quote or a title, avoid rhetorical questions in academic writing. A good idea is to provide answers, not questions] Online verse Traditional Education What is your thesis statement? Online education provides a chance for people in a variety of situations to have access to education and maybe affordable than a traditional education. Introduction Education online has emerged with the introduction of the World Wide Web to the populace. The web has created the convenience of being [Doctoral rule (but good advice for any academic writer)--If not a noun (as in "human being"), the word "Being" is hard to imagine; it means "existing." Try to rewrite this without using "being"--with action words like "attending," "working," "living," "experiencing," simply "as"--or even removing "being" completely] able to do everything online and from the safety of your own home or office. This convenience includes shopping for anything from groceries to clothes to furniture and to researching topics for school reports, business ideas, and to meeting and making friends. Everything seems to be possible with the use of the Internet, and an...
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...Jane Austen and the rewrite of Pride and Prejudice by Seth Grahame-Smith can encompass the exact same story plot, yet still be different in so many ways. Jane Austen’s original book is a romantic drama that describes the difficulties faced when dealing with love and family. Her style of writing focuses on language and verbiage. Alternatively, Seth Grahame-Smith is able to rewrite this drama into more of an action thriller including zombies, ninja warriors, and sword fights through his creative and unique writing that instead focuses on characters’ actions and behaviors. While readers may initially wonder how this drastic transformation is possible, Seth is able to effectively deepen the reader’s understanding of the book through his inventive, modern concepts which help create new perspectives that the reader might have otherwise overlooked. As one of the most important sentences in the book, Jane Austen begins the first chapter with, “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife” (Austen 1). This sentence describes the theme of marriage which encompasses the majority of Pride and Prejudice. Seth’s version instead encompasses the life of zombies and zombie-slayers in comparison to single men and women. Thus, he updates this first, crucial sentence- “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains” (Grahame-Smith 1). This sentence foreshadows the humor...
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...Rwanda Movie Assignment Answer these questions on a separate piece of paper while watching the movie. First, take notes while watching the movie; then, rewrite your notes into complete sentences that answer these questions: 1. What role did Tatiana Rusesabagina play in shaping Paul’s actions? 2. Who else influenced Paul’s decisions? 3. How did Paul’s definition of family expand to include the community later on in the film? 4. How and why does Paul’s attitude change over the course of the movie? 5. How would you characterize his level of personal responsibility and investment as events unfolded? 6. How would you describe Paul’s level of empowerment throughout the movie? Explain. Homework for next class: On a separate piece of paper write a paragraph where you explain how the colonization of Rwanda by the Belgians connects to the massacre and the conditions of the people today. You may use details from the movie, the timeline, and outside research to compose your answer. I expect that you use three examples to support your ideas. _____/15 NAME: ______________________________ Hotel Rwanda Movie Assignment Answer these questions on a separate piece of paper while watching the movie. First, take notes while watching the movie; then, rewrite your notes into complete sentences that answer these questions: 1. What role did Tatiana Rusesabagina play in shaping Paul’s actions? 2. Who else influenced Paul’s decisions? ...
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...5.3 Audience Relationship: Emphasize the Positive Revise these sentences to be positive rather than negative. • a. To avoid damage to your credit rating, please remit payment within 10 days. • b. We don’t offer refunds on returned merchandise that is soiled. • c. Because we are temporarily out of Baby Cry dolls, we won’t be able to ship your order for 10 days. • d. You failed to specify the color of the blouse that you ordered. • e. You should have realized that waterbeds will freeze in unheated houses during winter. Therefore, our guarantee does not cover the valve damage, and you must pay the $9.50 valve-replacement fee (plus postage). 5.5 Audience Relationship: Bias-Free Language Rewrite each of the following to eliminate bias: • a. For an Indian, Maggie certainly is outgoing. • b. He needs a wheelchair, but he doesn’t let his handicap affect his job performance. • c. A pilot must have the ability to stay calm under pressure, and then he must be trained to cope with any problem that arises. • d. Candidate Renata Parsons, married and the mother of a teenager, will attend the debate. • e. Senior citizen Sam Nugent is still an active salesman. 5.10 Message Composition: Selecting Words As you rewrite these sentences, replace the clichés and buzzwords with plain language (if you don’t recognize any of these terms, you can find definitions online): • a. Being a jack-of-all-trades, Dave worked well in his new general manager job. • b. Moving...
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...Welcome to WritePoint, the automated review system that recognizes errors most commonly made by university students in academic essays. The system embeds comments into your paper and suggests possible changes in grammar and style. Please evaluate each comment carefully to ensure that the suggested change is appropriate for your paper, but remember that your instructor's preferences for style and format prevail. You will also need to review your own citations and references since WritePoint capability in this area is limited. NOTE: WritePoint comments are computer-generated writing and grammar suggestions inviting the consideration and analysis of the writer; they are not infallible statements of right/wrong, and they should not be used as grading elements. Also, at present, WritePoint cannot detect quotations or block-quotes, so comments in those areas should be ignored. Please see the other helpful writing resources in the Tutorials and Guides section of the Center for Writing Excellence. Thank you for using WritePoint. Courtroom [Make sure paragraph indentation is five to seven spaces or one tab stop] Work Group Mary C. Thomas CJ\204 October 15, 2012 Kimberly Haney ...
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...a topic and generate ideas Activity B – Organize ideas into a coherent text structure Activity C – Compose a first draft Part 3: Revising (40 marks) Activity A – Evaluate a text Activity B – Organize a text Activity C – Revise a text General Instructions The writing tasks you will complete in this assignment are based on real-world scenarios that describe a variety of situations. 1. Read every activity and scenario carefully in order to understand the problems that the characters encounter and the actions that they take. 2. Complete all three activities for each part in sequence. Limit your answers to a maximum of one sentence per mark, unless otherwise instructed. For example, if a question is worth three marks, ensure that you write three complete sentences. 3. Decide what information is important for your reader to know and what is not. You may need to invent additional facts that you consider important to communicate to your reader. 4. Reorganize this information to communicate it to a reader in a clearer and more efficient way. 5. Integrate the lessons you have learned as you complete this assignment. Review the following pages in the...
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