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What is an adjective clause in English grammar?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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An adjective clause is a clause which performs the function of an adjective in a sentence. The adjective is a word which modifies a noun or pronoun in a sentence. For example, a tall man, (where tall is an adjective) etc.The adjective clause may be introduced by a relative pronoun (whom, which, that, who etc) or relative adverb (where, when, after, before etc).Examples of the Adjective ClauseRam, who is the monitor of our class, is intelligent.She is the neighbor, whose dog is Ill-behaved.Give me a reason why should I believe you.Here, 'who is the monitor of the class' in the ... Read More

What is the mystery of phoenix?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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The first sign of this re-evaluation came when the poet Sidney Lanier in “Shakespeare and His Forerunners” published in 1902, and ‘The Phoenix and Turtle’ in which he described as having ‘more complex ideas in it, for the number of words than perhaps any other poem in our language’.The Princess of the Dragon kingdom was ready to wed the Prince of the Phoenix Kingdom but the Prince gets kidnapped! An evil witch, which was trapped, orchestrated the abduction of the Prince.Mystery CastleMystery Castle is a sprawling 18-room home located in the foothills of South Mountain Park in Phoenix. It is ... Read More

Where can a child learn moral values from?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Everyone can be inculcated with ethical humane values. They can be taught to us by the parents, teachers, friends and even strangers. But, instilling values in children deserves to have enough time from parents.Ways To Teach Moral Values To ChildrenA good way of teaching moral values is to practice what you preach. This lesson is for the parents, who should not give lectures, rather be a proper example for their children.The Internet is flooded with content serves as a valuable tool also nowadays.A child is known to learn faster and inculcate important social values when raised in a joint family. ... Read More

What is Adverb Clause in English grammar?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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An adverb clause is a subordinate clause that functions as an adverb. It modifies a verb, an adjective, or adverb. The adverb itself is a word which qualifies a verb or adjective or a pronoun.ExampleWhen the last guest left the party, we started dancing.If I make a promise, I won't break it.Here, when the last guest left the party and if I make a promise are adverb clauses.TypeQuestion answeredExamplePlaceWhere?Wherever there are calculators, there is Casio.TimeWhen?After the fruit is ripe, it is sold at the market.CauseWhy? (What caused this?)I didn't call her because I'm busy.PurposeWhy? (What was the reason for doing ... Read More

Can fate be improvised?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Improvisation: The act of making or doing something with whatever is available at the time.Fate: The course of someone's life for someone or something, seen as outside their control.Destiny: It is the force which some people believe controls the things that happen to you in your life.Hence, there is a thin line between Fate and Destiny. One can improvise destiny but not fate!Fate is, "being born into a noble family”, but destiny would be “Making oneself prosperous by working hard.”Thus, Fate can’t be improvised while Destiny can be.Karma TheoryOne can help others, gain good karma. In Christianity, doing things in the ... Read More

Which are the important Australian deserts area wise?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Deserts are part of drylands and these areas exist under lack of moisture. They have the ability to frequently lose more moisture through evaporation. In addition, these areas receive very less rain annually too.Australian DesertsGreat Victoria Desert: 424, 400 km2 (163, 900 square miles)Great Sandy Desert: 284, 993 km2 (110, 036 square miles)Tanami Desert: 184, 500 km2 (71, 235 square miles)Simpson Desert: 176, 500 km2 (68, 145 square miles)Gibson Desert: 156, 000 km2 (60, 230 square miles)Deserts can have an oasis. In Australia, large parts of the arid and semiarid country are used as ‘rangelands’.Temperature In These DesertsIn summers, the ... Read More

Does being youngest of siblings affect us?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Without a sibling, the childhood of a person has no taste. He does not know how to adjust and adapt and this affects his personality later on in life. Our siblings are our most constant companions throughout life.Relationships Between SiblingsOur relationships with our parents and children are very precious and our siblings are our shadows. They have a significant impact on our development as individuals in a life full of obstacles and unhappy times. Not only we share our sorrows with them, but also our joys.Research Conducted In this FieldAn IZA Discussion Paper by Sandra E. Black ( the University ... Read More

Does our past influence our dreams?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Dreams may be sorrowful or may be pleasant. One should learn to live happily no matter how and what situation one may be in. No one would like to see a bad dream. We do fear nightmares and melancholic dreams, but there a few people who find a ray of hope even when surrounded by the darkest clouds ever.See Life BeyondIt is sad, people lose hope and cry badly. They don’t think spiritually. Life is much beyond this materialistic way and manners. One should learn to be inspired by the metaphysical world rather than only physical love. Not every silver ... Read More

Are our dreams basically what we are?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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Social psychologists Carey Morewedge at Carnegie Mellon University and Michael Norton conducted studies to find out how people respond to their dreams. Their study of people in the United States, South Korea, and India found that 56 percent, 65 percent and 74 percent of respondents, respectively, believe that dreaming reveals truths.We all have our own sorrowful past, and we keep on thinking about it and end up dreaming about it too. “What goes around, comes around”, truly. A rich man may have the dreams of becoming even richer while a poor man may have those of struggle to gather money ... Read More

Are dreams a reflection of what we want to become?

Ridhi Arora
Updated on 30-Jul-2019 22:30:24

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"We become what we think about most of the time, and that's the strangest secret." - Earl NightingaleDreaming is not bad. In fact, visualization has the strength to let one achieve one’s aim. It is said that if one gets dreams of a rich man meaning that the dreamer wishes to become rich. Similarly, if a person gets dreams of marriage, probably he is waiting since long to get married.Dreams Mirror Our InnerselfWant ChangeIt is quite interesting that a person always wants to become someone else. He may want to become happy if he is sad, wants to become single ... Read More

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