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Forming Plurals

2009-10-29T12:41:31.000-06:00

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Plurals signify that there is more than one of something. Most words in the English language are made plural by simply adding -s to the end of the word. For example, boy becomes boys, kitten becomes kittens, and so on. So far, so good. The problem comes for words that do not form their plurals in this simple manner. Here are some rules that can help you correctly form plurals for some of these words. To form the plural of a word that ends with a consonant followed by -y, change the -y to i, and add...

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Improving Concentration

2009-09-25T12:21:49.000-06:00

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Many students have difficulty concentrating while studying. Being able to concentrate while you are studying is essential to doing well in class and on tests. Here are 10 suggestions for improving your study concentration: Study in a quiet place that is free from distractions and interruptions. Try to create a space designated solely for studying. Make a study schedule that shows what tasks you need to accomplish and when you plan to accomplish each task. This will provide you with the structure you need for effective studying. Try to study at the time of day you work best. Some people work...

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Studying for an Essay Test

2009-09-07T08:56:23.000-06:00

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Tests such as multiple-choice tests and true/false tests assess specific factual knowledge. When studying for these tests, your goal should be to recognize facts. Essay tests assess your mastery of themes and overall ideas. When studying for essay tests, your goal should be to recall broad information in an organized way. Your studying for essay tests should be related to this goal. Here are the steps to follow when studying for an essay test. Assemble the materials that contain the information that will be covered on the test. This includes your textbook, your textbook notes, and your class notes. Read...

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Idioms

2009-08-17T10:49:12.000-06:00

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An idiom is an expression that is characteristic of a particular language, but that means something different from the literal meaning of the words. For example, the idiom "having the upper hand," has nothing to do with hands. It means to have the advantage in a situation. People frequently use idioms because they make speech and writing more colorful and interesting. Here are some commonly used idioms and their meanings. Sell someone short - underestimate someone. Sitting pretty - be in a fortunate position. Hit the ceiling - become very angry. Pull someone's leg - fool someone. Wet blanket - a dull or...

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Self-Esteem

2009-08-05T13:42:39.000-06:00

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Self-esteem is your overall sense of your competence and worth. It is important to have good self-esteem. With good self-esteem, you will have confidence in your ability to learn, and willingness to try new things. There is a history of research which shows that self-esteem and achievement are related. Students with good self-esteem tend to be high achievers, while students with poor self-esteem tend to be low achievers. What can you do to build your self-esteem? Here are some ideas. Be positive about yourself. It's much better to give yourself compliments than to put yourself down. Think...

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