Common English Usage and Grammar Errors Please do not make the following common errors (for a complete list‚ please see http://www.wsu.edu/ ~brians/errors/errors.html): Possessive Pronouns it its (not it’s‚ a contraction of it is; note: there is no such word as its’) you your (not you’re‚ a contraction of you are) they their (not they’re‚ a contraction of they are) who whose (not who’s‚ a contraction of who is) Other Common Errors everyday (adjective) vs. every day (noun) lead (present
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1. Functional Styles in Modern English The Notion of Functional Style. Functional style as “having social relevance‚ functionally determined‚ displaying inner coherence combination of ways of usage‚ choice and combination of means of speech communication in the domain of a certain national language‚ correlated with other ways of expression of the same type‚ which attain other aims and fulfill other functions in the social communicative experience of the people”\V.V.Vinogradov\. Functional
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Similes The simile is a figure of speech that describes something by comparing or establishing its similarity to something else‚ using ‘like’ or ‘as’. This device makes the description more emphatic. Similes are written in the following forms: 1. [subject] [verb] AS [adjective] AS...[noun] The athlete was AS nimble AS a cat. 1. [subject] [verb] LIKE...[noun] This food tastes LIKE garbage. He drives LIKE a maniac. Here are some common examples of similes‚ with their meanings: ...as
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Engineering)‚ a functional requirement defines a function of a system or its component. A function is described as a set of inputs‚ the behavior‚ and outputs (see also software). Functional requirements may be calculations‚ technical details‚ data manipulation and processing and other specific functionality that define what a system is supposed to accomplish. Behavioral requirements describing all the cases where the system uses the functional requirements are captured in use cases. Functional requirements
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Comprehensive Grammar CheckPoint Answer Key‚ Due in Week Eight Correct answers are in red. Inclusive Language: Nonsexist A. I understand Dr. Maurice hired a new nurse. What is her name? B. I understand Dr. Maurice hired a new nurse. What is his or her name? Correct answer 1. B is correct: The second sentence is a gender stereotype. Many nurses are women‚ but some nurses are men. Inclusive Language: Nonsexist A. I’m not very good at math. B. I’m not very good at math because I’m
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disorder where the body’s own immune system perceives the body as a foreign object and attacks it. According to the Lupus Foundation of America‚ it is estimated that approximately five million people worldwide have a form of lupus. It is one of the most deadly‚ and insidious disease today. Many patients experience years of generalized fatigue and pain before a diagnosis can be made; moreover‚ it has the potential to affect all body systems
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory disease which may affect many different organs and tissues in the body. Women of child bearing age are typically affected‚ but individuals of any age‚ sex‚ or race may develop the disease. SLE while uncommon‚ is not rare‚ with an estimated disease prevalence of 1 in every 2‚000 population. It is a condition which appears to be increasing in prominence especially over the last 15 to 20 years. This is likely explained by the earlier recognition
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decision. b) asks Jason to reconsider. c) promises an immediate solution to Jason’s problem. 6 At the end of the interview‚ Jason a) keeps to his first decision. b) changes his mind. c) postpones making a decision. Vocabulary Use of English Reading Grammar Functions Reading Writing Speaking B Listen to the conversation again. If you hear an example of any of the functions below‚ tick them. Put a cross next to any you do not hear. 7 requesting a meeting 8 stating objectives 9 apologising 10 asking
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English Grammar Question Paper Choose the correct answer: 1. We had____ sort of problems doing it. All Every 2. I’ve read____ her books. Every All 3. I tried____ single thing I could think of‚ but it still didn’t work. All Every 4. Professionals ____as doctors and lawyers Like Such 5. The dog’s ____the field In At 6. The doctor ____ saw me in the afternoon Who That 7. I didn’t see ______ anyone no-one 8. I saw ____ anybody nobody 9. We stayed at ____ Hotel Grand The Grand 10.
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Grammar The Present Perfect Tense Form: Affirmative: I/ You/ We/ They _____ have lived in Alexandria. He/ She/ It _______ has lived in Alexandria. Negative: I/ You/ We/ They _____ have not{haven’t} lived… He/ She/ It __________ has not{hasn’t} lived….. Question: Have I/ you/ we/ they lived ……..? Has he/ she/ it lived ……..? Usage: Something happened in
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