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A fable

Plz can you help. I need to write a fable about a selfish dog.

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Apostrophes

pls explain why sometimes I have to use 's and other times it is s'

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are there any good adverts using a play on words online?

i need a good advert that includes a play on words , a picture or some alliteration?

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assonace

what is assonace

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can you give me a sentence with greedy?

can you give me a sentence with greedy?

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can you give me a sentence with the wordindestructable

I'm doing year 4 sentences

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Describe a beach scene

Describe a beach scene

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Direct speech about respect

Can i kindly get assistance with direct speech topic is respect, audience 16-18 years

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does this sentence make sense?

By Ralph’s dependency on his father this shows his vulnerability and innocence as a child; he is only a young boy and hasn’t the experience of an adult, nor is he capable of such proceedings like building a sustainable shelter.

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English letter to my teacher about me

How do I write a letter to my English teacher about myself?

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focused

what does focused mean

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grammar

when to use which and when to use that?

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How could you use onomatopoeia in a poem?

How could you use onomatopoeia in a poem?

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how to describe a 20 year old girl with greens eyes black hair and a medium build effectivley

how to describe a 20 year old girl with greens eyes black hair and a medium build effectivley

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How to write a diary ?

How to write a diary ?

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how to write a first person account about the floods in queensland

how to write a first person account about the floods in queensland

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how to write evaluation

business

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i always get confused when spelling words with double letters. is there a rule to help figure out when to use double letters and when not to?

i always get confused when spelling words with double letters. is there a rule to help figure out when to use double letters and when not to?

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I have no idea what to do for this assignment

So i have this english assignment due on Monday and im not sure what im doing.

Okay so i have to write a persuasive speech answering these questions. 1.Identify the concepts represented in both texts. 2.Discuss how effectively the composers have communicated their ideas through analysis of how meaning is conveyed. 3.Do these representations reflect your own perspective of representations of protest or self? Explain with reference to both texts.

I have to use a poem A Mix of Many Things by Alyssa Murray and a something else and im using this “I wish I’d partied a little less. People always say ‘be true to yourself.’ But that’s misleading, because there are two selves. There’s your short term self, and there’s your long term self. And if you’re only true to your short term self, your long term self slowly decays.” I need to analyse them both and answer the questions. I have asked my teacher, the people in my class and I still don't understand it.

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Informal Letter

How to write one?

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need help about the easter story.

i need some facts about the easter story for my child and i do not know about it. so please help me.

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Persuasive writing formats in GCSE Eng Lang paper 2

In the Eduqas GCSE - Paper 2 Writing section - there are 2 questions asking students to write persuasively - eg. in the form of a letter, article, report, review. I can't find a list of what these forms could be - does anyone have any idea if there could be other forms, apart from the ones above? Or if there is a definite list of what might come up? Thank you

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Punctuation

The hotel since it opened has become very popular. Insert pair of commas to clarify the meaning of the sentence.

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reading skills

what are the key reading skills required for every student?

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semi colons

what is the best way to remember on how to use semi colons

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Subvention

What is the definition of this word ? Please.

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the idiom barking up the wrong tree simpled

the idiom barking up the wrong tree simpled

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vovels

is there any word which includes double "O" , double "E" , double " U"?

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what do these sayings mean,donw and out,tooth and nail,high and dry,lock and key,far ans wide, HELP ME PLEZ

HELP ME PLEZ

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What do you find most difficult about English?

I would love to hear what students find most difficult about English...

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what is a clause

what is a clause

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what is a slogan

what is a slogan

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WHAT IS A VERB??

MY LITTLE BROTHER WANTED TO DO HIS HOMEWORK BUT I CAN NOT REMEMBER WHAT IT IS

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What is the difference in between watch and watch?

How will I identify which watch it will be?

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What is the meaning of the word opaque?

What is the meaning of the word opaque?

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What mythical creature can I write a description of for English? ( my teacher is tough)

I love English but I am finding this Homework task tricky and not very inspiring. I prefer to write about people I know because you can really relate to your work. So any ideas on creature and ways to write it?

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What similes are there for fustrated?

I cant think of any thing

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whats a conclusion

i think its a main point a reason?

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write a sentence for each word, each sentence must include a connective and an adjective - summer,ever,brother,winter,flower,teacher,tell & boy

write a sentence for each word, each sentence must include a connective and an adjective - summer,ever,brother,winter,flower,teacher,tell & boy

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How to write broadsheet articles


How do you go about writing a Broadsheet article?

A broadsheet article reports the facts and details of an event, without an author's opinion (as would be the case in a tabloid newspaper). In general, they are unbiased but this is often not the case in real newsprint. The idea is for the reader to form their own opinion based on the given information Before you start writing you need to think who your audience is and who the article is aimed at, use the who, what, where, when, why and how format in your opening then concentrate on the important information in the main section of the article The article should be written in complete sentences, using formal language, and be broken up in to sections to help the reader navigate the article. The article would usually be about something serious and newsworthy, including current affairs, rather than commenting on popular media and celebrities. Don’t forget to add a title, date, and author’s name to the article. The title should also be formal and to the point, avoiding puns or jokey headlines as in tabloids. The first thing when writing a newspaper article is to find some event worth reporting on. A newspaper article, as others have said, reports the facts and details of an event.  As you might expect, there is no rising action, falling action or climax – this is not a story, this is the fact. Begin with the most important, critical points of the article. For example, Yesterday night around 11 pm, a man, George Bluth, 41 was shot in front of Parker Square Mall.  Police responding to the scene of the shooting cordoned off a small area near the doors of the mall, and did not respond to questions. Mr. Bluth was taken to the St. Catherine’s Memorial Hospital, and is currently in stable condition. According to Mrs. Bluth, George was walking home from a night with friends, and the police say that he was attacked by several youths…You should progress through the story, and each paragraph should contain less important facts than the paragraph before. As many others have said, you should use formal language as I have above.  Instead of “I asked the police…”, you should write “police reported that…” and so on.

Below is the structure and features of a broadsheet article:

Content

Emphasis on important global/national news, political, economic, social and cultural issues. Covers politics, finance, and current affairs. Often has a sports supplement.

Appearance

Few photographs, A2 size, black/white. Frontpage should be more informative, about public issues. The design emphasizes content through detailed articles in small print, with some emphasis on photographs and restrained use of color.

Headline

It should be informative, factual, serious language, black/white.

Article

Formal language, highly researched, factual details, neutral and unbiased, small print. Varied types of sentences. Emphasis on the information.

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Translations

does anyone know how to describe a translation ???

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Adjectives to describe a football pitch


How would you describe a football match?

Have you ever been to a football match, played a game on a football pitch or watched football highlights? Chances are, you’ve probably done one of the above. For lovers of the game, one great way to make a living is to be a sports writer. In this case, specifically writing football match reports. writer_topics

Career Description
Gender specialization Specializing in men’s or women’s football
Blogger Giving your opinions on football matches, techniques and more
Social media manager Update and maintain a news channel or team’s football account
Social media personality Give a detailed analysis or football match description. React to live games, news, etc.

From the table above, you can see there are a wide variety of careers you can have not only writing about sports but about football in general. sports_writers One skill that you’ll need for this career: words! You will need plenty of words in order to create descriptive writing about football. Here are some ways you can describe a football match.

Career Ways to Describe a Match
Gender specialization Top teams in that gender category, any inequalities that may exist in resources, best players, etc.
Blogger Matches that you’re going to/been to, sports statistics, possession percentage, etc.
Social media manager Upcoming games, upcoming events, wins, communication with fans, etc.
Social media personality Football and player statistics, location, sports politics, etc.

What are some football words?

Whatever your career or specialization, you’re going to need a deep knowledge of the sport of football, different championships around the world and local terms. From football adjectives to verbs - let’s take a deep dive into some of the vocab. football_vocab People

Attacker Player who needs to create an opportunity to score
Ball carrier Player that has the ball currently
Defender Player who defends players from getting to the goal
Goalkeeper Player who defends the goal

football_formation Verbs

Bending Bending the ball refers to the curved path of the ball
Bicycle kick When the player jumps and lands on their back, simultaneously kicking the ball
Cross A pass that is made in front of the goal
Dribble Controlling the ball while running at the same time
Shot A kick towards the goal
Tackle A move to take the ball away from the opposing team

curve_ball Football Pitch

Centre spot The centre of the field where the kick-off happens
Corner kick The kick that is located at the corner of the field
Post The goal post
Fair post The goal furthest from the ball
Pitch The football field
Penalty area The area in front of the goal where the goalkeeper can hold the ball
Penalty spot The line in front of the goal where the penalty kick can be taken

football_pitch Alright, those are all pretty descriptive terms - but what is a nutmeg in football? Or a hat-trick? Football has many unique terms, differing from language to and maybe even by region. Here are some common, unique terms you may use or encounter.

Term Meaning
Nutmeg Kicking the ball between the legs of the opponent and catching it on the other side
Hat-trick Scoring a goal 3 times in a single game
Perfect hat trick A hat trick by scoring once with the right foot, the left food and with the head
Derby A match between two nearby teams or teams with a rivalled history.
Panenka A penalty kick where the player kicks the ball in the centre, in a slow arch, while the goalie dives to either side

How would you describe the atmosphere of a football match?

When you want to describe the atmosphere of a football match, you should think about the descriptive words that will carry your point across. The first step in describing the atmosphere of any event is to think about what tone you want to convey.

Step Description Example
Tone Think about the tone that you want your description to set: spooky, inviting, cool, etc. A football match with a fun tone.
Adjectives Once you select your tone, come up with adjectives that will convey that tone. Happy, family-fun, life-changing, etc.
Verbs After selecting your tone, you may also come up with verbs that help convey your tone. Clapping, dancing, chanting, etc.

As you can see, the first step in describing a football match’s atmosphere is to decide what you want your tone to be. Once you decide on a tone, you can start to think of adjectives and verbs that will help you set that tone. Take a look at some more adjectives and verbs to use with different tones below. verbs_tones

How do you write a sport report?

When writing a sports report, you should already know some key information about the goal and audience of the sports report. Take a look at the table below for the vital information you should know even before you start to write.

Element Description
Goal What is the purpose of your sports report? Is it to analyse a game, give information about an upcoming match, summarize a finished game, or more?
Audience Who is the audience of your sports report? Do they prefer objective coverage or is it meant to be more subjective?

Once you know this information, you will be able to pick the layout of your report. That is, the format you should follow in order to produce the right report for your audience and goal. Let’s take a look at some vital aspects you should include in your report based on different goals. how_to_report

Goal Elements to Include
Match analysis The teams playing, the time and date of the match, the discussion surrounding the match, the stakes at play, etc.
Player/Team analysis Amount of wins and losses, political movements surrounding the player/team, upcoming matches, etc.
Match Summary Who won and who lost, any penalties given during the game, the consequences of the game, etc.

How do you analyze a soccer match?

There are many different ways to analyse a soccer match. Take a look at the image below to get some ideas on how to effectively analyse a soccer match. Here are some elements you can include in your analysis: sports_report

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How do you start a letter about yourself to your teacher?


How do you start a letter about yourself?

If you’ve ever had English homework or an English assignment, chances are you’ve probably had to do one of those ‘introduce yourself in x words or sentences’ moments. While it should be easy, writing about yourself can be one of the hardest skills to attain. Let’s take a look at some scenarios in which you might be asked to write about yourself.

Situation Description
Sending an email to someone You will need to introduce yourself if you’re sending an email to someone
Blurb for a pamphlet/brochure Writing a personal blurb for yourself for professional purposes (conferences, events, etc.)
English writing assignment If you are and English language learner and need to learn writing English techniques and formats, you will need to write about yourself in English
Resume When you’re looking for a job, you will need to present your best skills
Recommendations If you need a teacher or peer recommendation, you will need to write about yourself so that they know what to write about

If you’re writing a letter about yourself, especially if you’re writing to a teacher, you will need to know how to start. The easiest way to start writing is to brainstorm! Here is a process you can follow in order to start your rough draft. drafting_letters

What are 5 words to describe yourself?

So, how do you write 5 sentences about yourself? How do you write more than a paragraph about yourself? Well, to start writing a letter about yourself to a teacher especially, you should start with the basics. Meaning, start with brainstorming 5 words to describe you. words_to_describe_you In order to think about five words to describe yourself, you should first start by identifying what kind of letter you’re writing. If you’re writing to a teacher, chances are you’re doing one of the following.

Motivation Description
Informational These types of letters request information about a class, a grade, etc.
Recommendation These letters either ask for a recommendation for university or give details on what to include in said recommendation.
Professional You will send these types of letters if you’re interested in establishing or continuing a professional relationship with your professor (such as collaborating on a book).

Let’s start with the informational letters. The types of descriptions about yourself you’ll want to include in these types of letters will be mostly surface level.

Descriptive Words
Your position Student, prospective student, graduate, alum, etc.
Your name Introduce your name
Your institution (if any) University, organization, club, society, etc.

If, on the other hand, you’re soliciting a recommendation or are giving more details for your teacher to include in your recommendation, you should try to use descriptive words dealing with your accomplishments, both academic and professional. In addition, you should include any personal and professional aspirations.

Descriptive Words
Academic Dean/provost’s list, president, coordinator, leader, honours student, etc.
Extracurriculars Creator, manager, coach, educator, tutor, trainer, etc.
Professional Intern, editor, experience level, duties, etc.

When you’re interested in contacting a teacher for a professional opportunity that they’re offering or that you’re extending, you should focus more on the details of who you are and what the proposed project will be.

Descriptive Words
Your position Blogger, consultant, assistant processor, etc.
Your experience Number of industry years, projects you’ve been on, trainings or certifications, etc.
Your offer or response Propose, collaborate, experiment, investigate, assist, etc.

How to introduce yourself

Whether you’re looking for English homework help or wondering how do you start a letter to a teacher, introducing yourself can be hard. When you introduce yourself, no matter who your audience is, you should always include a couple of key informational points. Regardless of who your letter is meant for, you will most likely need to cover 3 basic points:

1 Name Your name or position
2 Contact Your address, email, or phone number
3 Purpose The purpose of your letter

Introducing yourself can take anywhere from a sentence to a couple of paragraphs. Here is the rule of thumb for the length that introductions should take for different types of letters.

Purpose Length
Informational 2-3 sentences
Uni Recommendation 1 paragraph
Scholarship Recommendation 1-2 paragraphs
Professional opportunity 3 sentences

Introduce yourself example

Let’s take a look at a couple of examples with regards to introducing yourself. example_letter_teacher As we can see, while the letter may go on, the introduction is limited to two sentences. This type of letter is informational, as we can see by the request made by Marcus. Let’s break down this introduction.

1 Addressee
2 Name
3 Position
4 Purpose
5 Requested action

If you’re writing a letter to your teacher in order to secure a recommendation for a scholarship, for example, your letter should look a bit different. letter_teacher Here, you can see that the introduction is longer. Because Marcus is asking for a recommendation for a teacher, you can see the details of who Marcus is are less important than then details of the scholarship and his accomplishments.

1 Addressee
2 Requested action
3 Introduction to the scholarship
4 Introduction accomplishment
5 Set of supporting accomplishments

Connecting words in English writing

So now that you understand how to write to your teacher under various different circumstances, you can bolster this skill by using connecting words. Connecting words, also called linking words, are used to link together two ideas. verbs_categories

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