Articles related to "Pronoun"



Personal Pronoun Usage
Writing can be made awkward by switching genders, but too much of one gender pronoun may be inappropriate.
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Pronouns Errors in Young Children
Pronoun development is important. At what ages are certain pronouns expected to be used by children? Read on and find out....
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Parts of Speech - Pronouns
This is an article about Parts of Speech. The last article I wrote was about nouns. This one is about pronouns.
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Getting Your Manuscript Ready - Part Four
This is Part Four of my series that I am writing on Getting Your Manscript Ready. In this article, you will learn about who, whom, and that.
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Grammar Refresher Course
Teacher refresher course on the basics of a sentence. Quick and fun mini lessons to educate students on grammar.
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That or Which?
This article discusses when "that" or "which" should be used as relative pronouns to introduce adjective clauses.
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That or Who?
This article discusses the relative pronouns "that" and "who" as well as the situations where each is appropriate.
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Middle School Grammar Basics
In this four part humorous series, middle school students learn the essential elements of grammar as a foundation for writing properly.
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Why Does S/he Get Offended When We Talk About Him/Her?
Political correctness and grammatical correctness cause quite a clash when it comes to gender-specific pronouns.
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Insights into the Japanese language
This article will point out to beginners some of the trickier aspects of learning the Japanese language.
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Easy Ways to Avoid Grammar Errors
Believe it or not, there are common grammatical mistakes made by lots of people. Here find some simple ways to overcome these problems.
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Thirteen Indispensable German Verbs
When learning and speaking German, there are certain verbs that seem to appear all the time in sentences and language learning exercises. Here are some of those words.
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Apostrophes Show Ownership
Apostrophes can be tricky if you're not sure how to make a plural noun or compound pronoun possessive. Here are some tips.
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Using Yours and Theirs Correctly
The apostrophe is the source of many writing mistakes, but it cannot be mastered without unraveling the tangle of "yours" and "theirs."
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A Creative Way to Teach English
This is an article on how to be creative in teaching English.
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MARKETING TOOLS - Part I
A good sales letter will help attract customers no matter what kind of business you run. Here are ten points to help you write a sales letter. The verbiage in the letter should be geared to a target market. Use your marketing survey materials to help choose the target persons, then write TO them.
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Classroom Discipline: Transitions
"I cannot begin the lesson until every mouth is closed and every eye is on me!" Doesn't sound very good, does it? What could you do instead?
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How to Punctuate Appositives
Here's where you'll learn the definition of an appositive, how to properly punctuate them, and how to use them to add variation and interest to your sentences.
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Transgender and Beyond
The ever-increasing list of terms used to describe gender identity may be confusing to the average person, but this brief primer will make them easy to understand & use.
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How Words Work:6
The behaviour of words in relation to other elements in the sentence through syntactical patterns is another area which is neglected in the classroom. One reason for this might be the complexity of differences in style between, say, forms of spoken and written English.
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Moneywise Self-Publishing: Editing Your Manuscript
Moneywise resources for getting your manuscript edited
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The History of the English Language, Part One, Old English
A brief history of the Old English period (c.450ad-1066ad) of the English language.
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English Class - Clauses and Voices
In this four part humorous series, middle school students continue to learn the essential elements of grammar as a foundation for writing.
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Victoria Kelly: The Best of Both Music Worlds
Victoria Kelly, soundtrack composer (the Ugly.) She's worked with Greg Johnson, Strawpeople.
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Learn French with Children's Books
Present French in context to beginning students of all ages with these fun, classic stories.
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Characteristic Behaviors of Autism
Each child with autism will be different, showing different degrees of severity. Listed here are the most common characteristics.
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A Gifted Child Humbles ME!
Are gifted students responsible for classwork while in pull out programs? This editor doesn't think so!
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Don't Let Words Fail You
Review of Patricia T. O'Conner's WORDS FAIL ME: What Everyone Who Writes Should Know About Writing. This excellent guide leads you step by step through the writing process, avoiding common pitfalls and traps.
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How to Write a Memo: Standard Conventions for Inter-Office Business Correspondence
This article gives some guidelines for writing effective memos, using standard conventions to help you get your message across.
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The Twelve Days of Christmas
This Christmas carol did not start out as one. From this we learn that some things as we know them in life, are not necessarily what they are.
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ZOO
Review of the film ZOO, Zed and Two Noughts directed by Peter Greenaway
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Commonly Confused Words, Part 1
When to use what, and where

How to Write a Sentence
Sentences are still a struggle for many students, help them relearn the basics. A sentence must include a predicate and subject for it to be a complete sentence.
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Jewishness and the Trinity
In light of recent questions on the Trinity, I have received permission to share this piece with Suite 101 readers. It explores the Jewish traditions and the Trinity by a respected Hebrew scholar.
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The Proper Word Usage of Hopefully
Improper word usage by friends and coworkers can be annoying, and everyone has a least favorite. For some, improper usage of one simple word is the most annoying
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To Be Or Not To Be
Shakespeare carefully hones his language to illustrate the movements of Hamlet's mind in this famous speech.
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Focusing
How can you get the class' attention to start a lesson? Here are some suggestions.
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Getting Your Manuscript Ready - Part Two
This is Part Two of Getting Your Manuscript Ready. In this article, you will learn about two common punctuation marks and capitalization errors.
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How to Learn Japanese
Visiting Japan is a wonderful experience as both a tourist or temporary resident. Successfully using Japanese however, is a challenge not easily overcome.
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How Words Work:5
It has been useful to distinguish between syntax (how words relate to each other) and morphology (the different forms a word may have) in order to emphasise how each aspect has its influence on meaning. Patterns of morphology have in fact been much more commonly the focus of classroom attention than patterns of syntax.
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Southern Speak
Have you noticed that people outside the South talk funny? Well, for those of you who need an interpreter, here's a short course....

TG, TS, TV: Cleaning Up Some of the Confusion
What is a transvestite? Is that the same as transgender? Answers to those questions are here!
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The Lord's Prayer
A short look at the metaphysical message of The Lord's Prayer
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The Poet's Companion leads Poets toward Better Writing
Review of <i>The Poet's Companion</i>, a handbook on poetry writing designed for use in classrooms or by individual writers.
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Top Ten Questions to ask a Doula
Growing numbers of parents today hire birth doulas to assist them through labor and birth. What are the best questions to ask to find out more about her?
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Bly's The Cat in the Kitchen
A paraphrase of Bly's "The Cat in the Kitchen" might be, "A man falling into a pond is like the night wind which is like an old woman in the kitchen cooking for her cat.
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English Exam Review Lesson
Here is a literary elements study guide that will keep students motivated by directing their attention to key concepts and details in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar play.
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Highest Honors for Kay Ryan
Kay Ryan, a native Californian, wrote poetry for decades before she received public recognition. Her poems are witty, precise, complex, and they take readers by surprise.
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Middle School Grammar Essentials
In this four part humorous series, middle school students continue to learn the essential elements of grammar as a foundation for writing.
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Powerful Daily Positive Affirmations
Learn the proper format for effective and powerful positive affirmations that will further personal growth.
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