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Cursive (also known as script, among other names) is any style of penmanship in which characters are written joined in a flowing manner, generally for the purpose of making writing faster, in contrast to block letters.
to give or provide the meaning of; explain; explicate; elucidate: to interpret the hidden meaning of a parable. to construe or understand in a particular way: to interpret a reply as favorable. to bring out the meaning of (a dramatic work, music, etc.)
With short adverbs that do not end in -ly comparative and superlative forms are identical to adjectives: add -er to form the comparative and -est to form the superlative. If the adverb ends in e, remove it before adding the ending.
Word usage is the way a word, phrase, or concept is used in a language or language variety. Lexicographers gather samples of written instances where a word is used and analyze them to determine patterns of regional or social usage as well as meaning.
What is a narrative essay? A narrative essay is a five-paragraph document that tells a story about your own life. You're the narrator who recalls a past experience or discusses your plans for the future. The story may also describe a hypothetical scenario.
Making connections is a reading comprehension strategy that involves linking what is being read (the text) to what is already known (schema, or background knowledge). The strategy promotes engagement while reading and, in turn, a deep understanding of the text.
Point of view (PoV) refers to the writer's perspective as they explain what's happening around them or tell a story. We describe writing as being in the first, second, or third person.
a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb or a word group, expressing a relation of place, time, circumstance, manner, cause, degree, etc. (e.g., gently, quite, then, there ).
Words that are hard to read, write, spell and understand are considered to be difficult words in English.
each of two or more words spelled the same but not necessarily pronounced the same and having different meanings and origins.
each of two or more words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling, for example new and knew.
Updated on August 22, 2022 · Grammar. An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word. For example, hot and cold are antonyms, as are good and bad.
having or characterized by words of more than three syllables. Synonyms: syllabic.
An excuse letter or a letter of excuse is a written explanation to an employer, or other concerned authority (such as a principal or teacher) stating that you are unable to attend work, school or any other ****igned task for a given period of time.
a garden in which plants (such as vegetables or herbs) for use in the kitchen are cultivated.
a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid (e.g. as brave as a lion ).
a style of writing in which each letter of a word is written separately and clearly using the capital letters of the alphabet: Please print your name and address in block letters.
What is an apology letter? An apology letter is a written acknowledgment of how the writer's behavior or words adversely affected another person or group. It can be used to make amends in both personal and workplace situations for a mistake.
The primary purpose of descriptive writing is to describe a person, place or thing in such a way that a picture is formed in the reader's mind. Capturing an event through descriptive writing involves paying close attention to the details by using all of your five senses.
The primary purpose of descriptive writing is to describe a person, place or thing in such a way that a picture is formed in the reader's mind. Capturing an event through descriptive writing involves paying close attention to the details by using all of your five senses.