It is obvious that not many people realize how important grammar is. There are so many abbreviations and so much slang nowadays‚ it is impossible to know what people mean. I can’t even count how many times I have had to call someone to ask them what they were talking about in a text message because they didn’t use correct punctuation and grammar. I never did pay attention that much to grammar or punctuation either when I was in elementary and middle school. However‚ ever since I have gotten to high
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The Alamo‚ a place in religious and American history‚ is where American men defended Texas while surrounded inside of a Catholic Reserve Mission. Davy Crockett‚ Sam Houston‚ James Bowie‚ and William Travis were the important military figures among the Americans as they died courageously at the hands of Santa Anna’s army. Men‚ from states all over the country‚ came together to set a standard for America’s militia. Their efforts were avenged as Santa Anna was defeated later. The Alamo is located in
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Courage is a quality of mind or spirit that leads one to make certain decisions. Defining courage this way makes much more sense to me. Courage is very important because without it we probably would not be in certain situations we are in. For example‚ without courage I would not be three hundred ninety four miles away from home all on my own living with someone who was once a complete stranger to me. I believe
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have to ask people what they said or something like that. When it started getting worse I stopped trying to understand what people said as much because it got so exhausting trying to figure out what someone is saying‚ so I figured that if it was important enough they would repeat themselves until I understand and answer them. When it got to where it is now I just laugh most of the time and act like I understand but really have no clue about whats being said. Only time I understand teachers are when
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The trees around us are extremely important and have always been necessary for improving the human condition - both during its life and after harvest. It is not a stretch to believe that without trees we humans would not exist on this beautiful planet. In fact‚ some claim can be made that our mother’s and father’s ancestors climbed trees - another debate for another site. So‚ trees are essential to life as we know it and are the ground troops making up an environmental frontline. Our existing forests
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A lot of athletes nowadays can accomplish many great things in their career. Many are not the same after injuries and some may never be able to reach their full potential again. Steroids would be a great way to enhance one’s physical performance or help speed up the recovery process. Being a top athlete can come easily to some‚ but for others it is very hard‚ steroids can help improve their performance. “Some athletes take straight testosterone to boost their performance” Steroids are used for
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whether the teacher is present or not‚ values that express an upright nature‚ good morals‚ magnificent academics‚ and integrity. If I have not learned to embody all of these qualities yet it is no one’s responsibility but my own to obtain them. The rules and regulations of Ms. Miller’s classroom consists of no talking‚ no use of a cellular device‚ no chewing gum or eating food‚ no restroom breaks‚ and definitely no misbehavior whether she is present or not. The presence of a substitute calls for integrity
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Being an AP Senior English student what does it mean to me? In my opinion‚ this title "AP Senior English student" is a symbol of a larger commitment. A commitment‚ by definition‚ is dedication to a particular pursuit. In this case‚ I have chosen to pursue the study of English at such a high level (for a high school student) not simply because it is required by my diploma‚ but because I have a genuine interest in the subject and a passion for knowledge. Commitment to AP Senior English is
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Asthma and Associated Factors Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that is continuing to affect people world-wide. It is described by an inflammation in the airways of the lungs‚ caused by an irritant that triggers a release of histamines and leukotrienes in a person. Histamines and leukotrienes cause smooth muscle to constrict and mucus to be produced. In a person without asthma‚ airways are not inflamed or blocked and breathing is normal. In a person with asthma‚ the airways of the lungs are
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Ancient World Civilizations – Ancient and Modern Architecture Assignment: The Pantheon Porch in Rome and the Wentworth Hall Entrance Introduction Ancient architecture and building designs continue to inspire and influence modern building designs for various reasons including aesthetic appreciation of ancient art and historical recognition of civilizations‚ etc. Two buildings that will be compared are: The Pantheon Porch in Rome and The Wentworth Hall Entrance. The Pantheon Porch in Rome was constructed
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