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Are Harvard students attractive? Harvard students were aghast in May after Buzzfeed ranked the school eighth on its list of “The Sexiest, Smartest Colleges in the Country.” Pointing to alumna Natalie Portman, they pegged the list “curious,” furrowed their well-groomed brows and brushed the ranking off as inaccurate. Why is MIT so famous? MIT is […]
What are text divisions? Classification-division text structure is an organizational structure in which writers sort items or ideas into categories according to commonalities. It allows the author to take an overall idea and split it into parts for the purpose of providing clarity and description. What are text structures examples? ExamplesText StructureOrganizerCause and EffectCause-Effect Pattern[pdf] […]
Why do u want to join the military? Some guys and gals know it from the start: they strive to be a part of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marines from a very young age….Top 20 Reasons To Join The Military (and 7 Reasons NOT To)ReasonPercentage (# of votes)Get In Shape8.15% (11 Votes)Save Money7.41% […]
Why is getting a college degree important? College is important for many reasons, including long-term financial gain, job stability, career satisfaction and success outside of the workplace. With more and more occupations requiring advanced education, a college degree is critical to your success in today’s workforce. Is a college degree necessary for success? Yes, it’s […]
Is the a pronoun? Having said that, the is most commonly used as an article in the English language. So, if you were wondering, “Is the a pronoun, preposition, or conjunction,” the answer is no: it’s an article, adjective, and an adverb! Is there a personal pronouns? A personal pronoun is a short word we […]
What is a rebuttal to an argument? In a debate, a rebuttal is the part where you explain what is flawed about the other side’s argument. Some essays and persuasive speeches also have rebuttal sections, in which you anticipate and refute possible arguments against your thesis. What really happens in a performance review? You’ll typically […]
How do you ask a question in a sentence? How should I style a direct question contained in a sentence?If a direct question contained in a sentence is long or has internal punctuation, set the question off with a comma and begin it with a capital letter:A single question contained in a sentence can also […]
Why did Islam spread so rapidly? Islam spread through military conquest, trade, pilgrimage, and missionaries. Arab Muslim forces conquered vast territories and built imperial structures over time. Who started Islam? Prophet Muhammad Where is the birthplace of Islam? Here are five facts about religion in Saudi Arabia — a country that is the birthplace of […]
Is it harder to get accepted as a transfer student? Looking broadly at four-year schools across the U.S., transfer students may have slightly more difficulty getting in. According to a report from the National Association for College Admission Counseling, the average rate of admission for a transfer applicant is 62 percent. How does transferring affect […]
How much does the average person read? The average person in business reads no faster than people did 100 years ago. The average reading speed is 200 to 250 words a minute in non-technical material roughly 2 minutes per page. If you doubt this, test your reading speed – there is a reading speed test […]