Compound Subjects and Compound Predicates A sentence might have more than one simple subject or simple predicate. A compound subject is two or more simple subjects that have the same predicate. The subjects are joined by and‚ or‚ but‚ or both…and‚ or either…or‚ or neither…nor. Charlotte Brontë and Emily Brontë were sisters. When the two simple subjects are joined by and or by both…and‚ the compound subject is plural. Use the plural form of the verb to agree with this plural compound
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SUBJECTS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW - STATES I. Traditional Subjects of International Law A. States In addition to controlling territory‚ States have lawmaking and executive functions. States have full legal capacity‚ that is‚ they have the ability to be vested with rights and to incur obligations. B. Insurgents Insurgents are a destabilizing factor‚ which makes States reluctant to accept them‚ unless they show some of the attributes of sovereignty (e.g. control of a defined territory). Their
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the initial condition will affect the behaviour of the system. In this respect‚ this essay will firstly explain different views on universe; secondly it will demonstrate that is not a destiny that elucidates events of our life but choices and chance. When Isaac Newton discovered the law of the gravitation in the 18th century‚ he realized that there was a force that was responsible for this‚ and for the other movements in the universe‚ like the force that holds the moon in her orbit. (
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Age of Extremes The Short Twentieth Century‚ 1914 - 1991 Eric Hobsbawm The text I have chosen to analyse for this essay is Eric Hobsbawm ’s historical epic "Age of Extremes - The Short Twentieth Century 1914 - 1991". The text‚ originally printed in 1994‚ seeks to present a thorough yet necessarily broad analysis and (importantly) explanation of the world (albeit with a more attention given to Europe) of the twentieth century‚ or more specifically‚ what Hobsbawm calls the "Short Twentieth Century"
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Controversial Subject Rebuttal On August 29‚ 2005‚ the Gulf Coast was struck with one of the most unforgettable natural disasters in American History. The effects of Hurricane Katrina have been shattering and long-lasting. However‚ could the question been plausibly raised whether or not to rebuild New Orleans? Evidently it was. Lance Winslow‚ freelance writer‚ from California did just that in an article titled: Why did God Destroy New Orleans with Hurricane Katrina? Winslow states “Many
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SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT 1.When a singular and plural subject are connected by either/or or neither/nor‚ put the plural subject last and use a plural verb. Example: Neither Jenny nor the others are available. 2.Sometimes the subject is separated from the verb by words such as along with‚ as well as‚ besides‚ or not. Ignore these expressions when determining whether to use a singular or plural verb. Examples: The politician‚ along with the newsmen‚ is expected shortly. Excitement‚ as well
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SUNWAY UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL _ SUBJECT OVERVIEW FIN 1014: PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS FINANCE Course Subject Code and Title Semester Prerequisite Contact Hours Lecturers Room Telephone No. Consultation Hours : : : : : : Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Accounting and Finance FIN 1014 Principles of Business Finance Aug 2013 None 2 hrs of lecture‚ 1 hr of tutorial and 1 hr of workshop Caroline Yap (caroliney@sunway.edu.my) Ruth Lim (sheauyenl@sunway.edu.my) : School of
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The humanistic subject Rhetoric as techne-ways of seeing Todays goals: understand these concepts Meta- communication in context of class readings The humanistic subject (in Michael franti’s words‚ what it means to be a human bein ya’ll) Rhetoric as techne Different way of seeing or of pating attention How this class fits into your education Meta0communication in context of class readings D.I.E Distinguishing between observing and concluding Using textual evidence to get us on the same
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Preoccupied with the analysis of data on computer screens‚ Eric can detect various patterns hidden in the natural order of things‚ which makes his transaction successful enough for him. Ultimately‚ he becomes enveloped in the illusion that the world revolves around him. Eric’s excellent command of language for grasping network of power and control gives him exaggerated confidence that there is no world without him. Eric trusts computer analysis so much that he rides around in a limousine
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Investigating The Causal Natures of Chance and Spontaneity. After introducing the principle causes (efficient‚ formal‚ material‚ final)‚ Aristotle talks about chance and spontaneity in Book II‚ (Physics) for the purpose of investigating their place among the said causes. Aristotle bases his enquiry on the observation that in history‚ these terms are conflictive in their interpretation. Some people say that everything that we consider luck or spontaneity really has some underlying definite cause
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