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- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Languages/Latin/Book%3A_Greek_and_Latin_Roots_I_-_Latin_(Smith)/07%3A_Latin_Diminutives/7.01%3A_52._What_is_a_DiminutiveIn English, a little book is a booklet, a tiny duck is a duckling, and a small dog is a doggy or doggie. The King of Tonga, Taufa’ahau Tupou IV, is a man of gargantuan proportions, who tips the scales...In English, a little book is a booklet, a tiny duck is a duckling, and a small dog is a doggy or doggie. The King of Tonga, Taufa’ahau Tupou IV, is a man of gargantuan proportions, who tips the scales at almost a quarter ton; still, for all his bulk, one might describe him as a princeling. (That would be bad manners, but good usage.) Clearly, then, diminutives can denote more than smallness, though smallness is certainly one aspect of their message.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Languages/Greek/Greek_and_Latin_Roots_II_-_Greek_(Smith)/08%3A_Greek_Verbs_and_their_Derivatives/8.01%3A_134._The_Greek_Verb_in_English_VocabularyThe Greek Verb in English Vocabulary As a general principle, we have observed that Greek words tend to show up in English with less systematic predictability than do Latin forms. You will be shown how...The Greek Verb in English Vocabulary As a general principle, we have observed that Greek words tend to show up in English with less systematic predictability than do Latin forms. You will be shown how some of these roots act as bases in the formation of other parts of speech, and you will be given guidance in understanding their English derivatives; but no attempt will be made to familiarize you with the actual Greek verb system.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Harrisburg_Area_Community_College/College_Skills%3A_Intermediate_English_Part_1/01%3A_Names/1.09%3A_Reflect_on_Your_LearningAnswer the following questions. Write three new things you have learned in this unit. Write two things that you have strong opinions about (you agree or disagree), or that you reacted emotionally to (...Answer the following questions. Write three new things you have learned in this unit. Write two things that you have strong opinions about (you agree or disagree), or that you reacted emotionally to (you felt happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, etc.). Write one question you still have. Where can you find the answer? ______________________________________________________________________
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Harrisburg_Area_Community_College/College_Skills%3A_Intermediate_English_Part_1/05%3A_Art/5.07%3A_Study_Skills-_Avoiding_ProcrastinationFor example, if you are writing a paragraph for this course, tell yourself that today you will do some brainstorming, tomorrow you will plan your paragraph, and so on. If you commit to 15 minutes, you...For example, if you are writing a paragraph for this course, tell yourself that today you will do some brainstorming, tomorrow you will plan your paragraph, and so on. If you commit to 15 minutes, you may well find that you get caught up in the task, that it isn’t so bad after all, and that you want to continue. If you know that you are distracted by television, consider working in the college library instead of at home.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Harrisburg_Area_Community_College/College_Skills%3A_Intermediate_English_Part_1/02%3A_Food/2.09%3A_Just_for_Fun-_Sentence_GameIn this game, based on Silly Sentences by DK Games, you are going to make sentences of five words. Each letter in the word becomes the first letter of a word in the sentence you will make. If you are ...In this game, based on Silly Sentences by DK Games, you are going to make sentences of five words. Each letter in the word becomes the first letter of a word in the sentence you will make. If you are playing by yourself, set a timer and see how many sentences you can make in 10 minutes. Give yourself a bonus point for each sentence that is related to the topic of food. If you are playing in class, your teacher will divide you into teams and set a time limit. __________
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Harrisburg_Area_Community_College/College_Skills%3A_Intermediate_English_Part_1/01%3A_Names/1.08%3A_Bringing_It_Together-_Writing_TaskWrite a paragraph on one of the following topics: How I got my name The names I chose (or would choose) for my children When you have written your paragraph, check to see if the following are true. __...Write a paragraph on one of the following topics: How I got my name The names I chose (or would choose) for my children When you have written your paragraph, check to see if the following are true. _____ I brainstormed my topic using a mind map. _____ I planned my paragraph before I wrote it. _____ I drafted my paragraph, then checked that all my ideas were explained fully and were in the right place. _____ I wrote a second draft, where I checked for language mistakes.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Harrisburg_Area_Community_College/College_Skills%3A_Intermediate_English_Part_1/04%3A_Stories/4.07%3A_Study_Skills-_Working_with_OthersMost jobs require you to work with others; it’s good to practice in school. For a school project, will you get one mark, or will you be marked individually? For example, if you are making a poster for...Most jobs require you to work with others; it’s good to practice in school. For a school project, will you get one mark, or will you be marked individually? For example, if you are making a poster for a college project, an artistic person can do some design work. If you don’t agree with someone’s ideas, it’s fine to disagree, but do so politely and respectfully. End the project with a celebration to mark the end of a successful shared experience. Think of a time when you had to work with others.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Harrisburg_Area_Community_College/College_Skills%3A_Intermediate_English_Part_2/04%3A_Nature/4.08%3A_Bring_It_Together-_Writing_TaskChoose a controversial topic related to nature, the environment, or land use that is currently affecting your region, or that is relevant to B.C. _____ My paragraph is on a topic of regional or provin...Choose a controversial topic related to nature, the environment, or land use that is currently affecting your region, or that is relevant to B.C. _____ My paragraph is on a topic of regional or provincial concern. _____ I have taken a clear position on the issue I have chosen. _____ I have used supporting details to strengthen my argument. _____ I have a good topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence. _____ I have used a variety of simple, compound, and complex sentences.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Languages/Greek/Greek_and_Latin_Roots_II_-_Greek_(Smith)/05%3A_Greek_Adjectives_and_Adverbs/5.04%3A_121._Interesting_WordsThe possibility of etymological confusion is acute in derivatives of κενος (“empty”), κοινος (“common” [2] ), and καινος (“new” or “recent”)—all of which may appear in English as cen-. In North Americ...The possibility of etymological confusion is acute in derivatives of κενος (“empty”), κοινος (“common” [2] ), and καινος (“new” or “recent”)—all of which may appear in English as cen-. In North American dictionaries, you will find the spellings cenotaph (“empty tomb”), cenobite (“one who lives a common life”—a type of monastic regimen), and Cenozoic (“pertaining to new life”—the most recent geologic era).
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Harrisburg_Area_Community_College/College_Skills%3A_Intermediate_English_Part_2/04%3A_Nature/4.10%3A_Just_for_Fun-_Facts_about_CanadaWhat is the longest river in Canada? In 1971, Canada became the second country in the world to have this. a) A Ministry of the Environment c) A ban on open fires in forests in the summer a) The coldes...What is the longest river in Canada? In 1971, Canada became the second country in the world to have this. a) A Ministry of the Environment c) A ban on open fires in forests in the summer a) The coldest place in the world b) The northernmost settlement in the world c) The place with the heaviest snowfall in the world a) A type of bird found in the Rocky Mountains c) A kind of grass that grows on the Prairies Canada’s $1 coin is known as a loonie, named after a bird.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Harrisburg_Area_Community_College/College_Skills%3A_Intermediate_English_Part_2/02%3A_Money/2.07%3A_Study_Skills-_Coping_with_StressIf you are stressed, you may lie awake thinking about things that you may not be able to control. You may be too stressed to eat, or you may be eating “comfort” food, such as burgers and donuts. If yo...If you are stressed, you may lie awake thinking about things that you may not be able to control. You may be too stressed to eat, or you may be eating “comfort” food, such as burgers and donuts. If you often feel stressed, you need to find ways to handle the situation. If your body is telling you that you are stressed, listen to it. It may be tempting when you are stressed to binge on junk food, but you won’t be doing yourself any favours.
