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What are some ways to help your child improve their reading and writing skills?
Children whose parents (or any significant adults) read to them are always better students than those who are not read to....
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Why is 'abbreviation' such a long word?
Abbreviation, in itself, is not an abbreviation, so obviously it is not going to be small, and concise, but more of a broad word....
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What can you infer about the influence of mythology on the English language?
There are literally hundreds upon hundreds of mythology history tidbits buried in the English language. Sunday The S-rune...
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Im mba 1st year student tomarrow i have to speek on importance of english but it's not able to me. what will i do.?
English is easy to learn, if you have interest in it. Traditional Indian families usually don't mind if their children are bad at...
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What are the functions of the English language?
Six major functions of the human language are: A means of conveying information example, "The Kyneton train is now approaching...
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If people speak more than one language is what they know different in each language?
People who speak more than one language with any fluency will generally answer yes, but among linguists opinion varies on this...
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How do you build a good vocabulary?
Here are some ways to improve your vocabulary: Read, Read, Read! People who read a lot have huge vocabularies - this is because...
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How can you improve your English language skills?
There are some good Related Links below to click on!* Use it! And one good start is to read and participate in forums such as...
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What are the negative effects of media on childhood language development?
In America, the media do not teach language skills to children, and in fact do the opposite. For one thing, the media cannot...
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How can you improve your English pronunciation?
Find a computer dictionary program with verbal word pronunciation and say it along with the computer. Most places where you can...
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What are some comparison and contrasts?
Some things to compare and constrast are the following: public school vs. private school script writing vs. print...
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What's the meaning of I had my house painted?
I asked somebody to paint my house and he did
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How can I improve my spoken English?
1. You mustn't be afraid of making mistakes but once you make them you have to rectify them with the help of a grammar book or a...
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Why are hot dogs called hot dogs if they are not made of dog meat?
The actual term hot dog is attributed to sport cartoonist T.A. Dorgan. He was present at the Polo Grounds in New York during a...
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How many people in the world can speak English?
Those people who are living in the countries which were British colonies or American colonies can speak English.That means more...
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What is the definition of wildlife conservation?
A wildlife preserve is a protected piece of land by the government in order not to endanger the usually vibrant wildlife in that...
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Body parts with e?
Eye, elbow, epidermis Esophagus epiglottis ear eustachian tube ear
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What are the eight types of rhetoric?
I remember ethos, pathos, logos, and civil. THE FIVE CANONS (Also added to the above) inventio- finding or researching one's...
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What is the meaning of the name Brent?
Small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward Actually: Brent is an English place name and surname. The...
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Where can you find an English-Chinese translator that doesn't give question marks as an answer?
I would suggest not to use software for Chinese translation. Chinese language is one of the most complex languages. Software...
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What is an ambiguous question?
There is a difference between UNCLEAR and AMBIGUOUS. It is important to understand this distinction to understand this...
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Can you think of a word where you take 3 letters away from a 4 letter word and manage to have it mean the same thing?
latter. take away t and r you get late LATTER HAS SIX LETTERS, NOT FOUR.. IT'S SPELT LATER NOT LATTER!! late, later, and latter...
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What letter in the dictionary has the most words?
It actually depends on what dictionary you have. But if I had to guess, there are many words that start with w. It is...
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What are the uses of a dictionary?
To look up the spelling and meaning of words, pronunciation, inflected forms of words, capitalization, etymology, word division,...
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How can you change mare to colt?
5 steps: mare to more core cord cold colt There is also... 5 steps: mare to more move cove cole colt 4 steps: mare to ...
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How do you conjugate construir in the past in spanish?
the imperfect form of construir (as if to say; I was building or used to build, or built) yo construía tú...
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What word has 5 consecutive consonants not using a y?
Thousandths. Strengths. Lengths. Twelfths. Also, there are many more if you include compound words : "Latchstring" has six...
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What is cliche?
A phrase, expression or idea that has been overworked. Something that is trite, stereotyped or hackneyed. a phrase, expression,...
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How did New York get its nickname the empire state?
A newspaper writer, John Fitzgerald, heard stable boys in New Orleans call New York the Big Apple because of the big winnings...
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What is the word for the fear of viewing sports or playing sports?
sportsphobia
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Do the native English speakers in Canada or US use the phrase 'noted with thanks'?
I don't think that the phrase is limited to either Canadians or Americans. Language use often crosses National boundaries,...
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Who is Russell Thornton?
Russell Thornton is a UCLA professor of Anthropology. There is also a Russell Thornton who is a well known Canadian poet based...
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How can you find out the date a word and definition was added to the dictionary?
I recommend Oxford Dictionary, and to get a taste for the detail they offer on words, take a look in what they will post you...
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Which is more correct Dan and me at the beach or Dan and I at the beach?
The correct answer would depend on whether the subjective or objective form of the first personal singular pronoun is required....
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What does guilding the lily mean?
To gild something is to apply a coating of gold to it. The expression means to add beauty to something that is already perfect...
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Will natsume and mikan of alice academy will be together in the end of the story...?
it might seem like natsume will die out of use of his alice but there might be ac chance for him to live.so, i m guessing that...
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How do I write to Erin Hunter?
Yes, that question. Asker, your question is highly respected to me. Once, I have thought and have found the answer by reserching...
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Is there a word for the fear of running?
No, there is not a word for the "fear of running". There is however; Potamophobia- Fear of rivers or running water.
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What kind of greeting is 'toodles'?
I have never heard of it said as a greeting but a common english phrase (derived from french) is toodle-oo which means see you...
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What is the most common phrase in the English Language?
"What time is it?"
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Why do you say 'hello'?
To say 'hello' is a form of greeting.
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What does 'get it tough' mean?
soft
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What are three formal channels of communication?
Vertical communication Horizontal communication External communication
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Is it proper to say the demised premises is or the demised premises are?
In a Lease agreement for a Building being constructed, (said premises and the building and other improvements thereon, upon...
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What does structured and unstructured information mean?
Structured information is information ordered in a particular way with a title and maybe a picture or graph. Unstructured is just...
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What is the lara jean marshall' s email?
ché po
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Can you give an example of pleonasm?
A pleonasm is an unnecessary word or words in a sentence, like the unnecessary "of" in the sentence "He is not that good of a...
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Complete the saying From to Minsk?
From ________ to Minsk is a quote from a movie, I believe. Answer is probably the name of a city in Europe. If I...
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What is the difference between a poem and poetry?
A poem is a single piece of poetry, complete in itself. Poetry is the collective term used to describe many pieces of poetry,...
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How can you watch the marlene moore story?
how can i watch the marlene moore story
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What are examples of juxtaposition?
Juxtaposition refers to the alignment of two terms. An oxymoron is a the most common type of juxtaposition. An oxymoron is...
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How do you answer the questions 'to whom' or 'to what'?
"To whom shall I deliver this draft of your manuscript?" This is a rather formal construction, and while it is not obsolete, you...
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What are some disadvantages of the English language?
The advantage of the English language is that it serves as an international lingua franca. It is very versatile and...
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What should you do when people say you talk funny?
1 It's pretty sad that people can judge or make cruel comments on things like a voice. I suggest that you either ignore it, or...
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'The sea itself was punctuated by protruding boulders slick where the waves lapped against them flattened into slabs by centuries of tropical rain' what is the figurative language for that sentence?
This depends on your interpretation.
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What is the difference between applied research and basic research?
Basic Research is carried out for the sake of increasing knowledge, such as how and why a specific reaction occurs and what the...
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Does 'rush hour' mean peak hour?
No. Peak hour means rush hour. We Brits got in first, there was no need to change a perfectly good phrase. It makes more sense...
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What are the commonest consonants in English?
Well, if you look in any dictionary you can quickly eliminate the last 6 letters: u, v, w, x, y, z. Then you can eliminate j, k,...
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Does knowing American Sign Language along with English make you bilingual?
Yes it does make you bilingual because ASL is not English. It has its own grammar and rules. ASL communicates English concepts,...
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What are some free online etymology dictionaries?
Mirriam websters dictionary Answer Go to OneLook.com and key in your question. You will automatically get definitions from all...
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What is the word for 'sweetheart' in Korean?
It is: 연인 http://babelfish.altavista.com/
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What is syntax in computing?
If in the market research context, Syntax is normally the set of commands written while using database softwares like SPSS,...
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If your native language is not English and you live in the US when do you start teaching your child English in order not to confuse her?
If the kid is old enough to understand your language, which the average child begins to understand around 18 months, begin to mix...
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How would you use sentiment in a sentence?
I think: Sometimes my friends and I have the same sentiment about things.
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What does joi de verve mean?
Joy of life french -> english translation joie de vivre (French) = literally, "joy of life"; figuratively, it means...
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What is the date of SSC 2008 maharashtra board exam exam?
Pata Nahin n will S>
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What does fricative mean?
This is a word that is used in speech, speech therapy, and possibly in some branches of linguistics and related studies. It...
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How can you expand your vocabulary?
Do increasingly harder crossword puzzles (or other word games) using a dictionary and/or a thesaurus. Read, read, read....
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I wonder if someone know this meaning It is all in the delivery. I guess it means that something is done or finished.?
No, it means this: It's not what you say that matters. It's how you say it.
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If you are the third son for your parents what is the question one has to ask for you to come out with that answer?
I know you have brothers and sisters, where are you in the family?
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What does ta mean?
In Britain, ta is used colloquially for thank you mostly said by Australians.
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Why is the alphabet called the alphabet?
"Alpha" and "beta" are the first two letters of the Greek alphabet.
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What does journeying the horizon mean in the novel Their Eyes Were Watching God?
"Journeying the horizon" - means living your life, reaching your dreams, and experiencing the world around you. Man Dreams of his...
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What is the Arabian Nights?
Arabian Nights is a name of a colletion of stories. Alladin is one of them. (But it's different from the one that Walt Disney...
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What jutsu would you make on Naruto?
Swift kick in the ass no jutsu. Something Sasuke could have suffered a few times. --I would make this jutsu. It's called...
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How do different accents of the same language come about such as American and Australian?
Accents are influenced by geographic separation, cultural influence, and other languages from closest geographic regions. Think...
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What does the reference 'dinosaur media' mean?
This negative term usually refers to so-called "traditional" media such as television (especially broadcast TV), newspapers and...
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What is an Ascetic?
An ascetic renounces the material world for spiritual practice. Christ, Shiva and Buddha all may be considered ascetic. Herman...
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How do you say tater tot in Spanish?
Tater tots or hash browns are not part of the Spanish culture or its cuisine. When ordering, you may try telling your waiter that...
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How many french words are in the english language?
40 '/. of the english language ---- It's difficult to answer, because are you including all the words in the English language...
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What kinds of sets are there in algebra?
There are all kinds of sets in algebra. And that may not help, but it's true. There is a whole branch of algerbra that deals with...
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What do you mean by jargon and okay is a jargon or not?
jargon is like not making sence like babbling. its probly like you cause your such an annoying dickhole(:
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Has proper English pronunciation become 'bastardized' in the South and other areas over the ages?
English is one of the most flexible languages on earth, and its position as an international language is strong evidence of that....
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When Will Naruto Shippuuden the movie come out on DvD in Japan?
july 22 2009 and you could also check you tube and type in naruto shippuuden movie 3 trailer
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What is a 9-letter word where you can remove one letter at a time and still be left with a word?
There are actually several words in the English language that can be broken down character by character into smaller words. The...
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What is algol?
ALGOL (ALGOrithmic Language) A high-level compiler language that was developed as an international language for the expression of...
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What is the difference between 'text' and 'discourse'?
Text is something written. Discourse is conversation (written or spoken).
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How long has english been around?
since about mid 5th century
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What is a subhuman?
The exact definition taken from dictionary.com Below the human race in evolutionary development. Regarded as not being fully...
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What is 'lignin'?
Lignin is a complex polysaccharide (therefore a carbohydrate). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Lignin_structure.svg There...
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What is a wetland?
An area that is regularly saturated by surface water or groundwater and is characterized by a prevalence of vegetation that is...
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Why are some words hated on the Internet?
Personal opinion, but in general they think that those words are annoying, i.e. text type.
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What is the difference between 'stochastic' and 'deterministic'?
They are antonyms. Stochastic means random, determined by chance. Deterministic means sure, determined ex-ante, not influenced by...
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What is the conflict and solution in the story the pigman?
The conflicts in the story are: Man vs. Man Lorriane vs. Her Mom Lorriane vs. John John vs. Bore John vs. Norton aka...
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How do you say very hot Italian girl in Italian?
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What does Se levee mean?
well first off, it's french, "c'est la vie" means, "that's life". levé, levée, and lever (pronounced alike: roughly, "lev-ay")...
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What is a mood in a story?
The mood of a story generally describes how the narrorator or protagonist make the story feel. The mood of a story could be...
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What are 'wetlands'?
A wetlands is an area that almost always contains some level of water, perhaps fed by an underground spring. Not deep enough to...
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What good websites are recommended for Asian people to learn English and enlarge the vocabulary and know more about the US society?
Please go to: www.google.com Type in: Asian into English Dictionaries I learned to speak some Asian and Spanish. Not...
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Where can you find English to Turkish dictionaries online?
An English to Turkish translator is here: http://langtolang.com/ You can also type in individual words and see what they are in...
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