Language is seen as mans most important gift. It is the basics of all creative thought. Without language‚ there will be no progress‚ no civilization and no culture. English is important in Nigeria because it is the language that builds a bridge across the barriers created by the existence of many languages. Irrespective of its significance in our educational system‚ the English language‚ to all intents and purposes‚ appears indispensable in all aspects of our national development. Politically‚ it
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Synthesis Essay Reactions to death and tragedy range depending on the cause and effect of the situation. People react differently to every situation‚ but with tragedy and death‚ a common reactions can range from anger to depression to fear. All of these can be authentic responses‚ but the question is whether these reactions are appropriate. In circumstances of tragedy and death‚ emotional responses are appropriate when they are authentic and additionally evoke action. In times of death and tragedy
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Synthesis Essay These essays disclose the issues concerning grades and how they are perceived and rewarded by teachers. With that being broken down‚ I realize I go through my classes expecting great grades. Both authors explained that grade inflation is the cause of both high school and college students thinking the same way. The idea of changing the grade scale was for "the benefit" of the students but‚ I think it is causing the students to slack off. When the students are not being challenged
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Brief History of the English Language OLD ENGLISH 5th Century ---three Germanic tribes ----the Angles‚ Saxons‚ and Jutes arrived in the British Isles. The Angles were named from ENGLE‚ their land of origin. Their language was called ENGLISC from which the word‚ English is derived. The Angles‚ Saxons‚ and Jutes became known as the Anglo-Saxons. The Angles‚ Saxons‚ and Jutes became known as the Anglo-Saxons. Some words such as church‚ bishop‚ baptism‚ monk‚ eucharis‚ and presbyter came indirectly
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In his essay “Politics and the English Language”‚ George Orwell argues that the English language is in dire need of change. To defend this stance‚ Orwell uses Logos as his writing style. Along with using facts and historical events to defend his claim‚ Orwell also structures his paper following the Toulmin Method. By using this method‚ Orwell can defend his claim while still refuting opposing arguements. Orwell began his paper with a clear introduction which made his view clear. As done in the
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The Effect of Coca-Cola Advertising Introduction: Statistics indicate that obesity and other lifestyle diseases are becoming a major concern in the Australian community. The Government has discussed several actions to reduce these health issues as there could be several reasons for this happening. However‚ television advertising of junk food has been identified as a key contributor to the increasing prevalence of these conditions and is something that needs to be dealt with. Coca-Cola is a carbonated
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Emergence of English as a world language The need for a global link language Prof. Anil Sarwal[1] The primary means of communication among the peoples of the world is language. According to a well known linguist‚ Frank Palmer[1]‚ the difference between human beings and animals is poorly described by the label homo sapiens (man with wisdom). He questions what do we mean by wisdom? Anthropologists describe man as a tool maker‚ but even apes are known to be able to make primitive tools. In fact
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ABSTRACT In studying a foreign language‚ learners could not pay attention to only its pronunciation‚ vocabulary but also its grammar. The learners‚ in fact‚ have to meet grammatical problem about the phrase in English such as: noun phrase‚ adjective phrase‚ prepositional phrase…especially verb phrase. The correct use of verb phrase is complex and difficult problem in English grammar. It requires learners to have a very good knowledge of verbs and how to use them effectively. Therefore‚ in my
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Gabryjela Foltynski Cocoli AP World History pd. 9 John Locke believed that people are born with the right to life‚ liberty‚ property and the right to choose government. These Enlightenment ideas were the main inspiration to both the French and American Revolutions. The French Revolution was an important revolution in Europe‚ preceded by the American Revolution. Both these revolution had lasting influences and unique social backgrounds creating tension with each individual revolution. Social tensions
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The development of English as a universal language is a fact that we cannot deny‚ as we cannot deny that the language is inextricably tied to the culture of the country that it represents and even though it is true that an international language can give small languages a better chance to survive‚ it is also true that in the case of English‚ the language is been used as a weapon‚ something to control other countries and to have advantage over them in scientific research‚ technology and world affairs
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