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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
Teaching the concept of one-word substitution requires combining vocabulary building with contextual understanding. Here are some of the effective ways to teach one-word substitution:
- First of all, explain the concept. Explain how one-word substitutions are helpful in English language and how the sentence or a phrase should be replaced by a single word that conveys the same meaning
- Help them identify the roots and core meaning of the common words
- Flashcards can be used to explain the word or a situation. This method would help in better retention
- Additionally, to make the concept of One-word substitution in English grammar clear, one can u
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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
One word substitutions are words that replace the long phrases, or some specific terms or sentences. They are important in English language as they make communication direct and clear. In a way, they reduce complexity of a sentence. A few of the categories of one-word substitutions are study-related, profession / occupation, group / collection, Government or Political Systems related, place-related, etc. A few of the examples are given below:
- Study of Statistics: Demography
- A large or tall cupboard in which clothes may be hung or stored: Wardrobe
- A person who is trained to travel in an aircraft: Astronaut
- Someone who speaks in more than on
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4 months agoContributor-Level 6
When a conjunction is used to connect two independent clauses, a comma should be used before the conjunction.
To conclude, conjunctions are vital to constructing well-formed sentences in English. Whether writing or speaking, using the right conjunctions will help one convey their message more clearly and effectively.
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4 months agoContributor-Level 6
Yes, it is acceptable to begin a sentence with conjunctions like "but," "and," or "because," but they should be used sparingly.
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4 months agoContributor-Level 6
Coordinating conjunctions connect clauses of equal grammatical weight (e.g., two independent clauses) whereas Subordinating conjunctions (like because, although, while) connect an independent clause to a dependent clause and show the relationship between them (cause, time, contrast, etc.).
Example (Coordinating):
He was tired, yet he kept running.
Example (Subordinating):
Although he was tired, he kept running.
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4 months agoContributor-Level 6
Yes, in informal speech or writing, conjunctions may sometimes be omitted for brevity.
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4 months agoContributor-Level 6
Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses, allowing us to express more complex and meaningful thoughts in a simpler and smooth way.
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4 months agoNew answer posted
4 months agoBeginner-Level 5
While writing a precis text, the following are not applicable
- Use of jargons and abbreviations
- Use of own opinion or criticism
- Statements in question format
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4 months agoBeginner-Level 5
A good precise writing should follow the below guidelines to avoid errors:
- The sentence must be short and clear
- Use easy words which are easy to understand
- It should be written in own words
- It must be 1/3rd of the original text
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