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Topic 1 : Do you think our society is too dependent on technology like smartphones? Why or why not?
Topic 2 : Women are better drivers than men
Topic 3: NARENDRA MODI or RAHUL GANDHI I got this topic in my last year gd
Topic 4 : The Day After Tomorrow: Impact of global warming on society.
Topic 5 : Are actors and professional athletes paid too much?
A splendidly written article on writing 😃
http://lifehacker.com/how-writing-regularly-changed-my-life-and-how-you-can-746865755
Here I am about to end one more chapter of my life, with another one standing on my doorstep. 2014 gave me some unforgettable memories for life, met some amazing people and built some healthy relationships, which I hope will last a lifetime. God knows what's about to come whether the good or the bad, but here I am ready to embrace this moment. Wishing all you peeps a very wonderful year ahead, Happy 2015. 😃
No iron can pierce the heart with such force as a period put just at
the right place. -Isaac Babel, Russian journalist (1894-1940)
Problem, contains no capitalization at all-definitely a problem in writing! Capitalize wherever required.
Problem
when I first saw the black hills on january 2, 1995, i was shocked by their beauty. we had just spent new year's day in sioux falls, south dakota, and had headed west toward our home in denver, colorado. as we traveled along interstate 90, i could see the black hills rising slightly in the distance. after driving through the badlands and stopping at wall drug in wall, south dakota, the evergreen - covered hills broke the barren monotony of the landscape. my oldest daughter said, "dad, look! there's something that's not all white." we saw mount rushmore and custer state park, the home of the largest herd of buffalo in north america. we also drove the treacherous spearfi sh canyon road. fortunately, our jeep cherokee had no trouble with the ice and snow on the winding road. we were unable to see needles national park because the needles highway was snowed shut. winter may not be the best time to see these sights, but we enjoyed them nonetheless.
A word of caution about using exclamation points to show strong feeling: Exclamation points are a little bit like salt on food. Most people like a little bit. Nobody likes too much.
Rules for Using Question Marks and Exclamation Points:
■ Use a question mark after a word or group of words that asks a question, even if it is not a complete sentence.
Examples:
What did you do last night?
Will you put out the trash?
Okay?
May we go to the movies after we've finished our homework?
Are we?
■ Use an exclamation point after a sentence that expresses strong feeling.
Examples:
Look out for that car!
I just can't stand the smell in here!
■ Use an exclamation point after an interjection-a word or phrase expressing strong feeling-when it is written as a single sentence.
Examples:
Doggone it!
Yikes!
■ Use an exclamation point after a sentence that begins with a question word but doesn't ask a question.
Examples:
What a dunce I am!
How marvelous of you to come!
Topic : More and more farmers and food manufacturers are genetically modifying their crops to reduce susceptibility to disease, improve flavor, and reduce costs. Do you think genetically modifying foods is a good idea? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
My write up:
Few decades ago, genetically modifying plants and animals was a dream, but today it is a reality. With the advancement of science and technology it is now possible to alter the genes and thus the DNA of an organism. On the positive side it can be very beneficial, as we can eradicate all the current flaws in the genetic structure of that organism, like genetically modified plants can yield more fruits and vegetables, because of which markets will have abundant supply resulting in low prices for the consumers, but on the contrary it can also have many adverse effects.
The current scenario is that, genetically modified crops are profit driven rather than consumer driven. Farmers tend modify their crops in such a way that modified ones are less susceptible to diseases, has improved flavor etc. to earn higher profits. They are not really aware about the future prospects of these modifications, as to what effect they will have on the consumers.
I believe if there's a need to genetically modify the crops, the whole process should be highly controlled and taken care of, each and every possibility i.e whether good or bad , should be thoroughly analysed, before implementing anything. Proper departments should be there to keep a check on the quality control of the modification.
In the end I would like to conclude that modifications should only be done, when immensely required. They should always be aimed at becoming a boon for the population rather than a curse.
Use of the word "May"
Request.......May I have a cup of tea ? May I have your book?
Prohibition.........You may not make a noise here. You may not miss the class.
Permisssion....... May I come in, sir ? You may leave now.
Wish.......... May you live long ! May the Almighty be with you!
Possibility........It may rain tomorrow. He may have got stuck in traffic.
Punctuate the following sentence.
the inspector said the teacher is a fool
Which one is right.....
Answer
The inspector said," The teacher is a fool."
OR
"The inspector", said the teacher, "is a fool."
Topic: The inventor and statesman Benjamin Franklin said, "Money
never made a man happy yet, nor will it. There is nothing in its
nature to produce happiness." Do you agree with this statement?
Why or why not?
My write up:
Benjamin Franklin was one of the greatest figures in history and I have a great deal of respect for this personality. But with due respect I don't agree with his claim that, "Money never made a man happy yet, nor will it. There is nothing in its nature to produce happiness." I agree that money in and of itself does not make a person happy, but I believe that money can help provide one thing that is essential to happiness, good health.
While money can do nothing in making us less susceptible to diseases and daily life injuries, but it can surely give us access to good health care and medical facilities. For example, in the third-world countries infant mortality rates are way higher than developed countries, just because of lack of modern medical facilities. Good medical facilities are almost impossible to afford for poor people, who have no other option except to see their children suffer.
Another important thing that money can do is to give us a healthy and hygienic place to live in. Majority of the poor people live in slums and unhygienic places which make them more vulnerable to diseases. Having just money may not give you happiness, but it surely goes a long way toward keeping you healthy. And as they say, if you haven't got your health, you haven't got anything.
Can somebody explain the difference in usage of little and a little?
Punctuate
the traveller said to the peasant can you tell me the way to the nearest inn the peasant said i can do if you want in which you can spend the night the farmer said i dont wish to stay there but i only want a meal ok come alongwith me replied the peasant i shall be very grateful to you for this act of kindness said the traveller
Topic: Good habits improve our physical, emotional, and/or financial health. Select one of your good habits and write an essay persuading readers to make that habit a part of their lives.
Vocab dose:
Alacrity : Willing to do something/eager
Prosaic : Dull/Boring
Veracity : Being truthful
Voracity : Hunger for food/knowledge
Pugnacious : very argumentative by nature.
Laconic : brief.
Contrite : to be remorseful
Conjures : ask for/bring into existence.
Swoon : spontaneous lack of consciousness
Paucity : lack of.
Disparate : fundamentally different.
Egregious : standing out in a bad way.
Confound : confused/perplexed.
Erratic : Unpredictable
Botch : an embarrassing mistake.
Innocuous : harmless
Candid : straightforward/honest.
Bleak : very depressing.
Profuse : abundance
Extant : opposite of extinct.
Contentious : one who likes to argue.
Enervate : sap energy from, opposite of energize.
Equivocate : ambiguous
Ambivalent : mixed emotions
Sedulous : anything but idle.
Imbibe : intake ( eg. of knowledge)
Copious : abundance
Inundate/Deluge : an overwhelming amount
Benighted : lacking knowledge, enlightenment etc.
Frugal : avoiding waste.
Miser : Stingy
Prevaricate : synonym of equivocate.
Penchant : a strong liking.
Histrionic : to be overly theatrical.
Demur : show reluctance/object.
Demure : to be modest/shy.
Beatific : experiencing joy.
Bombastic : Speaking pompously.
Pompous : puffed up.
Censure : strong criticism.
Derisive : ridiculous/mocking.