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the value of the position of a digit in a number

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place value (eg, in the number 321 the number 2 is in the “tens” positition)

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any number 1 through 9 and 0

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digit

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the answer to a multiplication problem

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product

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the numbr being divided

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dividend

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the number by which the divided is divided

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divisor

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the answer to a division problem

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quotient

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the portion of the dividen that is not venly divisible by he divsor

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remainder

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the word ___ stands for the decimal when writing the number in words

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and (ex: 5.7 five and seven tenths)

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the top number ina fraction

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numerator

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the bottom number in a fraction

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denominator

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the line between the numerator and denominator. the bar is another symbol for division

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fraction bar

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a number that divides evenly into another number

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factor

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teh smallest multiple that 2 numbers share

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least common denominator

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a fration where the numerator is larger than the denominator

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improper fraction

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a fraction where the denominator is larger than the numerator

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proper fraction

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2 or more fractions having the same denominator

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common denominator

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pairs of numbers that equal 1 when multiplied together

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reciprocals

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a decimal that is not continuous

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terminating decimal

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the top number of a fraction. it represetns the part or pieces

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numerator

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the bottom number of a fraction. it represents the total or whole amount

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denominator

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a relationship betwween 2 numbers

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ratio

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2 ratios that hve equal values

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proporions

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ratios can be written in several ways

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as a fraction 1/3; using a colon 1:3; in words 1 to 3

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proportions can be written in 2 ways:

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5/12=25/60 or 5:12 :: 25:60

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part per hundrd
percent
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the word ___ usualy indicates the whole portion of the percent formula
of
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percennt formula:
part/whole=%/100
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a letter representing an unknown quantity
variable
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a number that can not change
constant
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a mathematical sentence containing constants and variables (i.e., 3x-2)
expression
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a number or symbol placed above and after another number or symbol (a superscript or subscript), incicating the number of times to multiply
exponet
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a processs that involvs variables and constants
algebra
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when working with algebra, rember to evaluate exprssions by performing the "order of operations"
1. evaluate numbers within pareentheses 2. multiply numbers based on any exponets 3. multiply and divide numbers from left to right 4. add and subtract numbers from left to right
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when we subsititue a specific value for each variable in the pexpression and then perform the operations, it's called:
evaluating the expression
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Roman numeral XL=
40
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Roman numeral L =
50
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Roman numeral LX
60
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Roman numerals XC=
90
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Roman numeral C -
100
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Roman numeral D=
500
40
Roman numeral M =
1,000
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Roman numeral V with a line over it =
5,000
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Roman numeral X with a line over it=
10,000
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Roman numeral L with a line over is =
50,000
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Roman numeral C with a line over it =
100,000
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Roman numeral D with a line over it =
500,000
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Roman numeral M with a line over it =
1,000,000
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0 degrees celecius = ___ degrees fahrenheit
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1 inch= __ centimeters
2.54
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1 gallon = ____ quarts
4
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1 gallon = __ ouncs
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1 quart = __ pints
2
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1 pint= ___ cups
2
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1 cup = __ ounce
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1 ounce = __ ML/CC
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1 kilogram = ___ pounds
2.2
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to identify the main idea in a passage or paragrph ask the question:
what is it about?, then what point is the author making about this topic, then the main idea has been identified
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tip for finding main idea in longer passages
if the majority of paragraphs include info about the main idea statement the reader has chosen correctly, however, if the answer chosen by the reader is mentioned only in one paragraph then the main idea that was chosen was probably just a detail
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another helpful hint in identifying the main ideas is to read the paragraph and then
stop to summarize that paragraph
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___ as you read helps some people remember details and stay focused, they picture the info they are reading aas if it were being projected on a tv
visualizing
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always check ___ for the main idea
introduction and conclusion of paragraphs
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identify unstated or implied main ideas by looking specifically at
the details, examplees, causes, and reasons given
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___ give a reader a descriptio, the background, or simply more information to support the writer's assertion or main idea
details
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the readers job is to
distinguish beetweent he details, which support he writer's main idea and the main idea itsself, discover clues to help identify detials because often an author uses transion words such as one, next, another, first, or finally to indicate that a detail is being provided
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there are other options the reader can use to find the meanings of unknown words, and these include using
context clues
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refers to the info provided by the author in the words or sentecnces surrounding the unknown word or words
context clues
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some of the easiest context clues to recognize are
defintion, synonym, antonym, restatement, examples, explanation, word structure
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the auothor puts the meaning of the word in parentheses or states the definition in the following sentence
defintion
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whenthe author giiiiiiives the reader another word that mans the same or nearly the same as the unknown word
synonym
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when the author gives a word that means the opposite of the unknown word
antonym
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words that signal that an antonym is being used
although, but, and instead
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sometimes simply knowing the meanings of basic prefixes, suffixes, and root words can help the reader make an educated guess about an unknown word
word structure
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in the area of persuasion, a reader can be fooled into believing that they are reading something objectiv when in fact the autho is trying to manipulate the reader's thinking, which is why it is important for readers to ask the following quesitons;
1. who is the intended audience. 2. why is this being written?
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refers to the emotions or feelings that the reader attaches to words
connotation
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the authors ___ refers to the attitude or feelings the author has about the topic
tone
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when determining the writer's purpose and/or tone, lok closely at the writer's ___
choice of words. the words are the key clues
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is a set of beliefs that the writer has about hte subject
asumption
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considered something tht can be provd either right or wrong
fact
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a statement that can't be proved
opinion
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word choices that include ___ are considered factul or concerte words
measurable data and colors
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if a writer uses ___ words, it is considered a statment of opinion
evaluativ or judgmental 9good, bettr, best, worst)
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words that are also used in statments of opinion
abstract (love, hate, envy)
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statements that deal with probabilities or speculations about future events are also considered
opinions
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an eduated guess or conclusinon drawn by the reader based on the availiable facts and information
inference
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a critical reader doesn't always know whether the inference is correct, but the inference is based ont he reader's
own beliefs or assumptions
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determining inferences is a skill often referred to as ____. it is a logical connection that is base ont he situation, the facts provided, nd the reader's knowledge and experince.
reading between the lines
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the key to making logical inferences is to
be3 sure the inferenc3es are supported by evidence or facts presented int eh reading
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are not stated int he reading but are derived from the information presented and influcenced by the reader's knowledge and experience
inferences
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identifying the best summary can be mastered easily when the following 3 rules are used:
1. teh summary should include the main ideas fromt he begging, middle, and end of passage. 2. the summarymust be presnted in sequence; it can't move from the beginning to the end and then back to the middle. 3. teh summary must have accurate info. sometimes a test summary ffwill delieberatly include false info. in that case, the critical reader will automatically throw that test option out.
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the summary should include
the main ideas of the passage, possibly with some major supporting details. finally, it is a shortened version of the passage that includes all the important information, eliminating the unnecesary adn redundant
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means sudden
abrupt
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to voluntarily refrain from something
abstain
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a means to obtain entry or means of approach
access
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means responsible
accountable
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to hold fast or stick together
adhere
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undesird, possibly harmful
adverse
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appearance of observable emtions
affect
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occurrying every year
annual
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to place, put on, or spread somethign
apply
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able to bee heard
audible
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present on 2 sides
bilateral
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of or relating to the heart
cardiac
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hard protective device applied to protect broken bone while the bone heals
cast
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an opening or empty area
cavity
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come to an end or bring to an end
cease
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offsetting or making up for soething
compensatory
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an undesired problem that is the result of some other event
complictation
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do as directed
comply
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meaning rounded inward
concave
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means brif, to the point
concise
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degree of viscosity; how thick or thin a fluid is
consistency
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to draw together or become smaller
constrict
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means dependent
contingent
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means the shape or outline of a shape
contour
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to draw together, to reduce in size
contract
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a reason why something is not advisable or why it should not be done
contraindiction
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to expel feces
defecate
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a deficiency or lack of somthing
deficit
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to press downward
depress
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downward measurement from asurface
dept
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mens worsening
deteriorating
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a tool or piece of equipment
device
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identification of an injury or disease
diagnosis
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the distance across the center of an object
diameter
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to enlarge or expand
dilate
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to make a liqud less concentrated
dilute
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means distinct, separate
discrete
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enlarged or expanded from pressure
distended
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impaired or abnormal functioning
dysfunction
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to lift up or place in a higher position
elevate
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produced within the body
endogenous
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to make worse or more severe
exacerbate
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morethan what is needed or usual
excess
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produced outside the body
exogenous
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to increase in size or amount
expand
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means contact
exposure
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locatd outisde the body
external
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resulting in death
fatal
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extreme tiredness, exausting
fatigue
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limb, lackign tone
flaccid
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reddened or ruddy appearance
flushed
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means wide open
gaping
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of or relating to the stomach and intestines
gastrointestinal
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sex of an individual, as in male or female
gender
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of or relating to blood
hematologic
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maintence of body fluid balance
hydration
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measures contributing to cleanliess and good health
hygine
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diminished or lacking some usual quality or level
impaired
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likely to occur oon
impendig
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means occurrence
incidence
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contamination or invasion of body issue by pathogenic organisms
infection
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reddened, swollen, warm,and often tender
infalmmed
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to swallow for digestion
ingest
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to begin or put into practice
initiate
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so gradual as to not become apparent for a long time
insidious
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in place, unharmed
intact
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located withint he body
internal
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inserting or entering into a body part
invasive
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changing rapidly and often
labile
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cut, tear
laceation
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present but not active or visible
latent
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difficult to arouse
lethargic
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an indication or sign of a condition
manifestation
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of or relating to muscle and skeleton
musculoskeletal
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of or relating to the nervous sy stem
neurologic
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of or relating to the nervous system and blood vessls
neurovascular
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substane or ingredient that provides nourishment
nutrient
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closed or obstructed
occulded
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significantly imported and dangerous
ominous
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means continous
ongoing
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given through or affecting the mouth
oral
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obvioous, easily observed
overt
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a characteristic or contant factor limit
parameter
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beginning suddenly or abruptly; convulsive
paroxysmal
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means open
patent
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causing or able to cause disease
pathogenic
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processes, causes, and effects o a disease; abnormality
pathology
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located behind; in the back
posterior
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producing a strong effect
potent
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capable of occurrying orliekly to occur
potential
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preventive measure
precaution
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rapid, uncontrolled
precipitious
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to make more suceptible or more liekly to occur
predispose
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already present
preexisting
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first or most significant
primary
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of great importance
priority
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the anticipaned or expected course or outcome
prognisos
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the underlying reason
rationale
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to occur again
recur
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of or relating to the kidneys
renal
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inhalation and exhalation of air
respiration
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means to limit
restrict
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to hold or keep
retain
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means location
site
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means condition
status
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stringent, exact, complete
strict
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under the tongue
sublingual
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to take in addition to or to complee
supplement
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to stop or subsue
supress
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beign equal or the same in size, shape, and rleative position
symmetric (symmetrical)
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an indicaion of a problem
symptom
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group of symtoms that, when occurrying together, refelct specific disease or disorder
syndrome
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of or relating to the treatment of a disease or disorder
therapeutic
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crossing through the skin
transdermal
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transfer, such as of a disease from one person to another
transmission
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injury, wound
trauma
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injury, wound
trauma
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process used to determine the prioroty of treamtnet for patients according to the severity of a patient's condition and likelihood of benefit from the treatment
triage
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advese or negative
untoward
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excrete or expel urine
urinate
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of or relating to blood vessels
vascular
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spoken, using words
verbal
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microscpic infnectious agent capable of replicating only in living cells, usually causin infectious disease
virus
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means essential
vital
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excrete, or expel urine
void
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amount of space occupied by a fluid
volume
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the 8 parts of spech are
nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, advers, prepositions, conjunctions, nd interjections
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word or group of words that names a person, place, thing, or idea
noun
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is the gernaal, not the particular name of a person, plce, thing
common noun
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the offficaial name of a person, place or thing
proper noun
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thenam;e of a qualiy or general idea
abstract noun
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a noun that represents a group of persons, animals, or thigns
collective nouns
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a word that takes the plac3e of a noun, anther pronoun, or a group of words acting as a noun.
pronoun
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the wor d or group of words to which a pronoun refers is called the
antecedent
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refers to a speciffic person, place, thing, or idea by indicating the person speaking (first person), the person or person spoken to (second person), or any other pson place thing or idea beign talked about (third person)
personal pronouns
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expres number in that the noun is either singular or plural
personal pronouns
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is a form of person pronoun that shows possession or ownership
possessive pronoun
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a possessive pronoun does not contain an ____
apostrophe
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do not use pronouns ending in __- where they are innappropriate or unneccessary. use endings with ___ only wen there is a noun or personal pronoun in the sentence to refer back to
self/selves
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a word , pharse, or clasue that modifies a noun or pronoun. it answers the question what kind, which one, how many, or how much.
adjective
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verbs pronouns, and nouns can act as adjectives. a type of verb form that functions as an adjective is a __ which usually ends in -ing or -ed.
participle
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adjectives usually precede
the noun or noun phrrase that they modify
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a word or phrase that is used to express an action or a state of being.is the critical element of a sentenc. express time through property that is called tense.
verb
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the 3 primary tenses are
present, past, and future
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some verbs are known as ___- becasue they link, or join , the subject of the sentence to a nou, pronoun, or predicate adjective. does not show action
linking verb
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the most commonly used linking verbs are forms of hte verb to be:
am, is , are , was, were, being, been
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linking verbs are sometimes verbs that relate to the 5 senses:
look, sound, smell, feel, and taste
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somtimes linking verbs refelct a state of being
appear, seem, become, grow, turn, prove, and remain
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a word, phrase, or cluase tha t modified a verb, an adjective, or another adverb
adverb
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a word that shows the rleatnionship of a noun or pronoun to some other word in he sentence
preposition
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a preposition that is made up of more than one word
compound preposition
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a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, which is called athe object of the prepostion
prepositional phrase
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commonly used prepositions
aboard, about, above, across, after, against, along, amid, among, around, as, at, barring, before, behind, beneath, beside, between, beyond, but (except), by, concerning, considering, despite, down, during, except, following, for, in, including, inside, into, lke, minus, near, of , off, on, onto, opposite, out, outside, over, past, pending, plus, prior to, throughout, to, toward, under, underneath, unlike, until, up, upon, with, within, without
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a word that joins words, phrases or clasuses.
conjucntion
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words that serve as coordinating conjunctions are:
and, but, or, so, nor, for, and yet
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___ conjuncitons work in paris to join words or phrases
correlative
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sometimes, ___ conjunctions join 2 clauss or thoughts
subordinating
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a word or phrase that express emotion or exclammation. it does not have any grammatial connection to the other wors in the sentencd
interjection
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ther are 9 important terms to understand:
clause, direct object, indirect object, phrase, predicate, predicate adjective, predicate nominative, sentnece and subject
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a group of words that has a subject and a predicate
clasue
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expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence
independent clause
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begins with a subordinating conjunction and does not exprss a complete thought and therefrore cannot stand alone as a sentence
dependent clause
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___ clauses are usd to write simple and compund sentences
independent
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___ clauses are added to an independent clause to form complex or compound-complex sentences
dependent
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when a sentence begins wih a dependent clasue, use a ___ to set it apart from the independent clause
comma
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commonly used subordinating conjunctions
after, becasue, before, until, since, when
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the person or thing that is diretly affected by the action or the vrb. answers the questionw hat or whom after the transition verb
direct object
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the person or thing that is indirectly affected by thte action of the verb. a sentence can have this only if it has a direct object. answers the question to whom, for whom, to what, or for what, after an action verb. come between the veerb and direct object
indirect object
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a group of 2 or more words that acts as a single part of speeh in a sentence. can be used as a noun, adjective, or adverb. lacks a subject and a predicate
phrase
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follows a linking verb nd helps to explain the subject
preicate adjective (ex: my professors are wonderful)
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part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or what is done to the subjet. it includes the verb and all the words that modify the verb
predicate
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a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and helps explain or rename the subject
predicate nominative (ex: professors are teachers)
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a group of words tht expresses a complete thought. every one of thse has a sentence and a predicate. there are 4 types
sentence
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4 types of sentences
declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclammatory
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a sentence that makes a satement (ex I went to the store.)
declarative
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a sentence that ask a question (did you go to the store?
interrogative
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a sentence that makes a comand or request (go to the store)
imperative
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a sentence that makes an exclamation (You went to the store!)
exclamatory
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many ___ sentences do not seem to have subjects. an ___ sentence usually has an implied subject
imperative
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a word,phrase, or clause that names whom or what the sentence is about
subject
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a subjuct must agree with its verb in number. when the subject and verb are separated:
find the subject and verb and make sure they agree. ignore any intervening phrases or clauses. ignore words usch as including, along with, as well, together with, bsides, except, and plus.
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a subject must agree with its verb in number. when he subject is a collective noun:
a collective noun is singular in form but plur in meaning. it is a noun that represents a group of persons, animals, or things (e.g., family, audience, comittee, board, faulty, herd, flock). if the group is acting as a single entity use a singular verb. if the group is acting separatly, use a plural verb
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a subject must agree with its verb in number. when the subject is a compund subject:
usually, when the subjet consists of 2 or more words that are connected by the word and, the subject is pulral and calls for aplursal verb. when the subjec consists of 2 or more singular words that are connected by the words or, either/or, neither/nor, or not only/but also, the subject is singular and calls for a singular verb. whent he subject consists of singular and plural words that are connected by teh words or, iether/or, neither/nor, or not only/but also, chose a verb that agrees witht eh subject that is closest to the verb
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a sentence that has 2 or more independent clauses. each independt clasue has a subject and a predicate and can stnd alone as a sen tence. when 2 independent clasues are joined by a coordinating conjunction such as and, but, or or nor, place a comma before the conjunction
compound sentence
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occurswhen 2 or more complete sentencs are written as though they were one sentenc
run-on sentence
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is one kind of run-on sentence. it occurs when independent clauses are joined only by a comma. this problem can be solved by replacing the comma with a dash, a semicolon, or a colon; by adding a coordinating conjuction; or by making 2 separate sentences
comma splice
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the correct pronoun to use depends on:
the pronoun's case
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refers to the form of a noun or pronoun that indicates its relation to the other words in a sentence
case
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there are 3 pronoun cases;
nominative, objecive, and possessive
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the case of a personal pronoun depends on
theh pronoun's function in the sentence
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the pronoun can funciton as
a subject, a complement (preicate nominative, direct object, or indirect object), an object of a preposition, or a replacement for a possessive pronoun
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when choosing a pronoun that is in a compound subject, sometimes it is helpful to
say the sentence without hte conjunction and the other subject.
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do not use -__ with a possessive pronoun
apostophre
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pronoun and their possessive forms:
i: my, mine. He: his. She: Her, Hers. We: our, ours. You: your, yours. They: their, theirs. It: its.
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possessive pronoun and their contractions:
its (belonging to it)-it's (it is, it has), their (belonging to them)-they're (they are), whose (belonging to whom)-who's (who is, who has), your (belonging to you)-you're (youa re)
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incomplete sentences
sentence fragments
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other words that commonly introduce dependent clasues are
among, because, although, andh owever
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words or groups of words that are not located properly in relation to the words they modify
misplaced modifiers
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one itype of misplaced modifier is a ____
dangling participial phrase
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is a phrase that is rformed by a participle, its object, and the object's modifiers; the phrase functions as an adjective. it modifies the noun that either directly precedes or directly follows the phrase
participle phrase
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whent he participial phrase directly preceds or directlyf ollows a noun that it does not modify, the phrase is called
a dangling participial phrase
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as a general rule, do not end a sentence with a
preposition
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expressions ro ideas that have lost their originality or impact over time because of excessive use. should be avoided whenever possiblebecasue they are old, tired,and overused. if temped to use oen, endeavor to rephrase the idea
cliches
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examples of cliches are
blind as a bat, dead as a doornail, flat as a pancake, raining cats and dogs, keep a stiff upper lip, let hte cat outo f hte bag, sick as a dog, taket he bull by the horns, under the weather, white as a sheet, and you ca't judge a book by its cover[
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a mild, indirect, or vauge term that has ben subsitutued for one that is considered harsh, blunt, or offensive. in many instance they are used in a sympathetic manner to shield and protect. some people refuse to refer to someone who has died as "dead". istead they say that the person has passed away or gone to be with The Lord. they should be eliminated and we should try to speak and write more accurately and honestly using our own words whenever possible
euphemism
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refers to langulage or written styles that do not safisfactiorly reflect the presence ofwomen inour society. such language can suggest a sexist attitude ont he part of the speaker or writer. it is no longer acceptable to use him or he when referring to a hypothetical person.
sexist language
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in order to avoid sterotypes,
try to use genderneutral titles that do not specifya particular gender
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is normally used as a verb that means to influence or to change. as a noun it is an emotional respons or disposition
affect
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may be usd as a noun or a verb. as a noun it means "result or outcome". it may be used as a noun or a verb. as a noun, it means "result or outcome". as a verb it means "to bring about or accomplish"
effect
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use ___ to show a relationship involving more than 2 persons or hings being considered as a group
among
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use __- to show a relationshipp involving 2 persons or things, or to compare more than 2 thigns in a group if each is considered individually.
between
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is used when reffering to things in bulk
amount
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is used when referring to individual, countable units
number
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is an adjective. use it before nouns and after lining verbs to modify the subject
good
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is usually an adverb. when modifyking a verb, use the adverb ___. is used as an adective only when describing someone's health
well
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good vs well
tosay that you feel well meansthat you are in goodhealth.tosay that you aregood orthatyou feel good isto say you are in good spirits
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use -__ asan adjective before noun and aferlinking verbs to modify the subject
bad
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use ___ as an adverb to modify an action verb
badly
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conveys action toward the speaker-tocarry brom a distance to a near place
bring
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conveys action away fromthe speaker-to ary from a near place to a distant place
take
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imply ability or power
can could
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imply permission or possibility
may or might
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refers to a measurable distance
farther
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refers to a figuative distanceand means to a greater degree or to a greeater extendt. also means moreover adnin addition to
further
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referst o a number--things that can be counted or numbered--and isused with plural nouns
fewer
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refers to degree or amoung--things inbulk or in the abstrat--and is usd with singular nouns. is also usedd when referring to numeric or satistical terms
less
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a verb meaning to recognize sound by means of the ear
hear
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is most commonly used as an adverb meaning at or in this place
here
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the abbrievation ___ specifies or explains
i.e
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the abbreviation __ gives an example
e.g.
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means to recieve or acquire knowledge
learn
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means to give or impart knowedge
teach
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means to recline or rest. are never followed by a direct object
lie...the principal parts o the verb are lie, lay, lain, and lying
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means to puto r place. forms of this are followe by a direct object
lay...principal parts are lay, laid, laid, and laying.
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to help determine whether to use of lie or lay is appropriate in a sentence,
substitute the word in question with place, placed, or placing (whichever is appropriate). if the substituted word makes sense, the equivalent form of lay is correct. if the setnence doesnt make snse with the substitutioon, the equivalent form of lie is correct
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is used to introduce nonessential clauses
which
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i used to introduce essentil clauses
that
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adds info to the sentence but5is not nec3essary tomakethe meaning o the sentence clear. usecommas to set it off
nonessential clause
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adds information to the sentence that is needed to make the sentence clear. do not use commas to seti t off
essential clasue
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serve as interrogative pronouns and rleative pronouns
who and whom
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a pronoun that is used to form questions
interrogative)
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a pronoun that relates groups of words to nouns or other pronouns
relative
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is th nominative case. use it for subjects and predicate nominatives
who.
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use ___ if he, sh, they, I, or we can be subistutd in the ___ claus
who or whoever
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is the objective case. usei t for direct objects, indirect objects,a dn objects of hte prepositions
whom
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use ___ if him, her, them, me, or us, can be substituted as the object of the verb o asth object of hte prepostion inthe ___ clause
whom or whomever