ible? able?
which one do you use?i stuggle with this because they are so similar it is hard to know when you are supposed to use which one. i know it can be confusing sometimes but i found this website to be quite helpful.
If the root is not a complete word, add -ible.
aud + ible = audible
If the root is a complete word, add -able.
accept + able = acceptable
Some exceptions:
contemptible
digestible
flexible
responsible
irritable
inevitable
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/g_spelible.html
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
my 2 writing styles
One style that i think would be good for my paper would be compare and contrast. I am writing about the placebo effect so i think this way would be interesting.
http://www.rscc.cc.tn.us/owl&writingcenter/OWL/Com_Con.html
the second style that i think would be fun to try would be cause and effect.
http://essayinfo.com/essays/cause_and_effect_essay.php
http://www.rscc.cc.tn.us/owl&writingcenter/OWL/Com_Con.html
the second style that i think would be fun to try would be cause and effect.
http://essayinfo.com/essays/cause_and_effect_essay.php
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Grammar Post
Well.. Something grammatical that i feel i struggle with is prepositions of to onto into
i think its hard to know which one goes for the right place so this website was quite helpful. (the website is shows pictures that really help demonstrate what each example of rule is)
1. The basic preposition of a direction is "to."
TO: signifies orientation toward a goal
When the goal is physical, such as a destination, "to" implies movement in the direction of the goal.
(1) Sa'id returned to his apartment.
When the goal is not a physical place, for instance, an action, "to" marks a verb; it is attached as an infinitive and expresses purpose. The preposition may occur alone or in the phrase in order.
(2) Li Ling washed her dog (in order) to rid it of fleas.
The two uses can also occur together in a single sentence:
2. The other two prepositions of direction are compounds formed by adding "to" to the corresponding prepositions of location.
The preposition of location determines the meaning of the preposition of direction.
ON + TO = onto: signifies movement toward a surface
IN + TO = into: signifies movement toward the interior of a volume
("To" is part of the directional preposition toward, and the two mean about the same thing.)
3. With many verbs of motion, "on" and "in" have a directional meaning and can be used along with "onto" and "into".
(See the sections below for some exceptions to this rule.) This is why "to" is inside parentheses in the title of the handout, showing that it is somewhat optional with the compound prepositions. Thus, the following sentences are roughly synonymous:
(4) Tai-shing jumped in/into the pool.
(5) Porfirio fell on/onto the floor.
(6) The crab washed up on/onto the shore.
To the extent that these pairs do differ, the compound preposition conveys the completion of an action, while the simple preposition points to the position of the subject as a result of that action. This distinction helps us understand how directional and locational prepositions are related: they stand in the relationship of cause and effect.
Completion of an Action
Position of Subject
(7) Jean fell on(to) the floor.
Jean is on the floor.
(8) Susumu dived in(to) the water.
Susumu is in the water.
Uses of "to"
To occurs with several classes of verbs.
1. verb + to + infinitive
Verbs in this group express willingness, desire, intention, or obligation.
willingness: be willing, consent, refuse
desire: desire, want, wish, like, ask, request, prefer
intention: intend, plan, prepare
obligation: be obligated, have, need
Examples:
(9) I refuse to allow you to intimidate me with your threats.(10) I'd like to ask her how long she's been skiing.(11) I plan to graduate this summer.(12) Henry had to pay his tuition at the Bursar's office.
Uses of "onto"
1. "Onto" can generally be replaced by "on" with verbs of motion.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/esl/eslprep.html
i think its hard to know which one goes for the right place so this website was quite helpful. (the website is shows pictures that really help demonstrate what each example of rule is)
1. The basic preposition of a direction is "to."
TO: signifies orientation toward a goal
When the goal is physical, such as a destination, "to" implies movement in the direction of the goal.
(1) Sa'id returned to his apartment.
When the goal is not a physical place, for instance, an action, "to" marks a verb; it is attached as an infinitive and expresses purpose. The preposition may occur alone or in the phrase in order.
(2) Li Ling washed her dog (in order) to rid it of fleas.
The two uses can also occur together in a single sentence:
2. The other two prepositions of direction are compounds formed by adding "to" to the corresponding prepositions of location.
The preposition of location determines the meaning of the preposition of direction.
ON + TO = onto: signifies movement toward a surface
IN + TO = into: signifies movement toward the interior of a volume
("To" is part of the directional preposition toward, and the two mean about the same thing.)
3. With many verbs of motion, "on" and "in" have a directional meaning and can be used along with "onto" and "into".
(See the sections below for some exceptions to this rule.) This is why "to" is inside parentheses in the title of the handout, showing that it is somewhat optional with the compound prepositions. Thus, the following sentences are roughly synonymous:
(4) Tai-shing jumped in/into the pool.
(5) Porfirio fell on/onto the floor.
(6) The crab washed up on/onto the shore.
To the extent that these pairs do differ, the compound preposition conveys the completion of an action, while the simple preposition points to the position of the subject as a result of that action. This distinction helps us understand how directional and locational prepositions are related: they stand in the relationship of cause and effect.
Completion of an Action
Position of Subject
(7) Jean fell on(to) the floor.
Jean is on the floor.
(8) Susumu dived in(to) the water.
Susumu is in the water.
Uses of "to"
To occurs with several classes of verbs.
1. verb + to + infinitive
Verbs in this group express willingness, desire, intention, or obligation.
willingness: be willing, consent, refuse
desire: desire, want, wish, like, ask, request, prefer
intention: intend, plan, prepare
obligation: be obligated, have, need
Examples:
(9) I refuse to allow you to intimidate me with your threats.(10) I'd like to ask her how long she's been skiing.(11) I plan to graduate this summer.(12) Henry had to pay his tuition at the Bursar's office.
Uses of "onto"
1. "Onto" can generally be replaced by "on" with verbs of motion.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/esl/eslprep.html
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Grammar Post 9
affect and effect
how in the world do you know when it is either?
well i struggle with knowing which one you use affect effect seam similar so its hard to differ them in writing. This seemed site seemed to help me the most even though it is not the set rule it is set into examples that makes sense atleast to me i hope it helps!
Affect
Affect with an a means "to influence," as in, "The arrows affected Ardvark," or "The rain affected Amy's hairdo." Affect can also mean, roughly, "to act in a way that you don't feel," as in, "She affected an air of superiority."
Effect
Effect with an e has a lot of subtle meanings as a noun, but to me the meaning "a result" seems to be at the core of all the definitions. For example, you can say, "The effect was eye-popping," or "The sound effects were amazing," or "The rain had no effect on Amy's hairdo."
http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/affect-versus-effect.aspx
how in the world do you know when it is either?
well i struggle with knowing which one you use affect effect seam similar so its hard to differ them in writing. This seemed site seemed to help me the most even though it is not the set rule it is set into examples that makes sense atleast to me i hope it helps!
Affect
Affect with an a means "to influence," as in, "The arrows affected Ardvark," or "The rain affected Amy's hairdo." Affect can also mean, roughly, "to act in a way that you don't feel," as in, "She affected an air of superiority."
Effect
Effect with an e has a lot of subtle meanings as a noun, but to me the meaning "a result" seems to be at the core of all the definitions. For example, you can say, "The effect was eye-popping," or "The sound effects were amazing," or "The rain had no effect on Amy's hairdo."
http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/affect-versus-effect.aspx
Sunday, March 8, 2009
20 questions
How much do magazines influence weight in teenagers?
Does crime on t.v. reflect same acts in its viewers?
Can one do homework and watch t.v. at the same time and have the full benefit of knowledge from homework?
Does the radio influence social behaviors?
Are teenagers more influenced by media than adults in social behaviors?
Do peers have a higher rate of convincing friends to drink than commercials?
How many families in America are in debt?
Do celebrites influence why so many Americans are in debt?
Will Obama's spending cause many to fear that he will cause us to be further in debt and not help what he has promised?
Does rap promote violence and aggression in teenagers?
How many logical fallacies are used in a traditional magazine article?
Does watching too much t.v. affect ones health?
How much pornography is viewed daily in America?
What is the most commonly bought item daily?
How many states are obeise in America?
How much money does the average American spend on fast food in a life time?
in a month?
How much money does the average white American make in a year vs. African American?
How much money does the average American spend on clothing in a year?
Does sex sell and how affective can in be?
I really liked the text Framing class, vicarious living and consipicuous consumption by Diana Kendall i really found it interesting to think about the different classes in our society. She made a really good point that in reality shows they make a homeless man seem crazy, we make many steryotypes about people and seem to make the lable that if people have less money they are lower class and worst people and yet people with money are so much better.
I really enjoyed the second article infact it was probably my favorite reading to this day Two ways a woman can get hurt by Jean Kilbourne. I was fastenated to see the ads that she put in this peice, she truly did so well on writing and the pictures let readers see what she was talking about. I could not believe the part with the label that said "destroy all girls" and with that a senate staffer thought it was "kind of cool" this was outstanding to me. i could not agree with her more on nearly all the points that she made through out her peice i truly think she is a very affective writer.
Does crime on t.v. reflect same acts in its viewers?
Can one do homework and watch t.v. at the same time and have the full benefit of knowledge from homework?
Does the radio influence social behaviors?
Are teenagers more influenced by media than adults in social behaviors?
Do peers have a higher rate of convincing friends to drink than commercials?
How many families in America are in debt?
Do celebrites influence why so many Americans are in debt?
Will Obama's spending cause many to fear that he will cause us to be further in debt and not help what he has promised?
Does rap promote violence and aggression in teenagers?
How many logical fallacies are used in a traditional magazine article?
Does watching too much t.v. affect ones health?
How much pornography is viewed daily in America?
What is the most commonly bought item daily?
How many states are obeise in America?
How much money does the average American spend on fast food in a life time?
in a month?
How much money does the average white American make in a year vs. African American?
How much money does the average American spend on clothing in a year?
Does sex sell and how affective can in be?
I really liked the text Framing class, vicarious living and consipicuous consumption by Diana Kendall i really found it interesting to think about the different classes in our society. She made a really good point that in reality shows they make a homeless man seem crazy, we make many steryotypes about people and seem to make the lable that if people have less money they are lower class and worst people and yet people with money are so much better.
I really enjoyed the second article infact it was probably my favorite reading to this day Two ways a woman can get hurt by Jean Kilbourne. I was fastenated to see the ads that she put in this peice, she truly did so well on writing and the pictures let readers see what she was talking about. I could not believe the part with the label that said "destroy all girls" and with that a senate staffer thought it was "kind of cool" this was outstanding to me. i could not agree with her more on nearly all the points that she made through out her peice i truly think she is a very affective writer.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Grammer Post 9
who knows when you are supposed to capitalize what..? Well i dont always know when they should be and i struggle when i think it either should or shouldnt be and just cant remember exactly what the rule is. this is a good refresher.
The first words of a sentence
When he tells a joke, he sometimes forgets the punch line.
The pronoun "I"
The last time I visited Atlanta was several years ago.
Proper nouns (the names of specific people, places, organizations, and sometimes things)
Worrill Fabrication Company
Golden Gate Bridge
Supreme Court
Livingston, Missouri
Atlantic Ocean
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Family relationships (when used as proper names)
I sent a thank-you note to Aunt Abigail, but not to my other aunts.
Here is a present I bought for Mother.
Did you buy a present for your mother?
The names of God, specific deities, religious figures, and holy books
God the Father
the Virgin Mary
the Bible
the Greek gods
Moses
Shiva
Buddha
Zeus
Exception: Do not capitalize the non-specific use of the word "god."
The word "polytheistic" means the worship of more than one god.
Titles preceding names, but not titles that follow names
She worked as the assistant to Mayor Hanolovi.
I was able to interview Miriam Moss, mayor of Littonville.
Directions that are names (North, South, East, and West when used as sections of the country, but not as compass directions)
The Patels have moved to the Southwest.
Jim's house is two miles north of Otterbein.
The days of the week, the months of the year, and holidays (but not the seasons used generally)
Halloween
October
Friday
Exception: Seasons are capitalized when used in a title.
The Fall 1999 semester
The names of countries, nationalities, and specific languages
Costa Rica
Spanish
French
English
The first word in a sentence that is a direct quote
Emerson once said, "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds."
The major words in the titles of books, articles, and songs (but not short prepositions or the articles "the," "a," or "an," if they are not the first word of the title)
One of Jerry's favorite books is The Catcher in the Rye.
Members of national, political, racial, social, civic, and athletic groups
Green Bay Packers
African-Americans
Anti-Semitic
Democrats
Friends of the Wilderness
Chinese
Periods and events (but not century numbers)
Victorian Era
Great Depression
Constitutional Convention
sixteenth century
Trademarks
Pepsi
Honda
IBM
Microsoft Word
Words and abbreviations of specific names (but not names of things that came from specific things but are now general types)
Freudian
NBC
pasteurize
UN
french fries
italics
Legal Information
credit to The Writing Lab & The OWL at Purdue and Purdue University.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/592/01/
The first words of a sentence
When he tells a joke, he sometimes forgets the punch line.
The pronoun "I"
The last time I visited Atlanta was several years ago.
Proper nouns (the names of specific people, places, organizations, and sometimes things)
Worrill Fabrication Company
Golden Gate Bridge
Supreme Court
Livingston, Missouri
Atlantic Ocean
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Family relationships (when used as proper names)
I sent a thank-you note to Aunt Abigail, but not to my other aunts.
Here is a present I bought for Mother.
Did you buy a present for your mother?
The names of God, specific deities, religious figures, and holy books
God the Father
the Virgin Mary
the Bible
the Greek gods
Moses
Shiva
Buddha
Zeus
Exception: Do not capitalize the non-specific use of the word "god."
The word "polytheistic" means the worship of more than one god.
Titles preceding names, but not titles that follow names
She worked as the assistant to Mayor Hanolovi.
I was able to interview Miriam Moss, mayor of Littonville.
Directions that are names (North, South, East, and West when used as sections of the country, but not as compass directions)
The Patels have moved to the Southwest.
Jim's house is two miles north of Otterbein.
The days of the week, the months of the year, and holidays (but not the seasons used generally)
Halloween
October
Friday
Exception: Seasons are capitalized when used in a title.
The Fall 1999 semester
The names of countries, nationalities, and specific languages
Costa Rica
Spanish
French
English
The first word in a sentence that is a direct quote
Emerson once said, "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds."
The major words in the titles of books, articles, and songs (but not short prepositions or the articles "the," "a," or "an," if they are not the first word of the title)
One of Jerry's favorite books is The Catcher in the Rye.
Members of national, political, racial, social, civic, and athletic groups
Green Bay Packers
African-Americans
Anti-Semitic
Democrats
Friends of the Wilderness
Chinese
Periods and events (but not century numbers)
Victorian Era
Great Depression
Constitutional Convention
sixteenth century
Trademarks
Pepsi
Honda
IBM
Microsoft Word
Words and abbreviations of specific names (but not names of things that came from specific things but are now general types)
Freudian
NBC
pasteurize
UN
french fries
italics
Legal Information
credit to The Writing Lab & The OWL at Purdue and Purdue University.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/592/01/
Sunday, March 1, 2009
So this is why i went to college..
After reading "Serving in Florida" by Barbra Ehrenreich i truly realize how glad i am to be in college. To think that i complain that it costs so much money or is to hard.. this really put it into perspective for me.. there is no way that i could live life making minimum wage and working double shifts and having the chance of ruining my body through hard labor. These very reasons are why i went to college and for anyone that is thinking about dropping out or simply not going i think that you are crazy. Life would be so much more difficult for years and years then to just suck it up for a couple years at college. I dont remember what study it was but having a bachelors degree earned like over a million dollars more then someone without an eduaction.. dont quote me on this but honestly why not go to college and make some more money ya it sucks to pay for in the beginning but if you think about it, it does get paid off and thats comforting.
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