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    Can and could are modal verbs that describe the possibility or ability. A can is considered as the verb in present form and could is its past form. There are more different circumstances in which their use is changed and they illustrate diverse meanings. These terms are same in meaning as can means the aptitude to do work so these terms are often related to each other and we mix them together. In this article, we will explain that learning these model verbs are how much important and how these

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    Joyas Voladores by Brian Doyle and Feet in Smoke by John Jeremiah Sullivan are essays that both portray the ideas of living and dying. They are both effective in all the ways necessary. The determining factors of effectiveness are if they depict the right mood for the subjects, if they address the subjects, and if they give details. The mood for Joyas Voladores while living is the subject is very upbeat and elated. Brian Doyle uses hummingbirds as his subject. They represent living and dying in

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    in four points of view. Tennyson and Bronte are twins, Brewster is a mysterious boy who can take on the injuries of others and Cody is Brewster’s younger brother. Tennyson’s view is written in first person while Bronte’s, also in first person, is past tense. She reflects on the story. Brewster’s parts are poetic and in free verse. Cody uses a lot of similes and metaphors that are told in random thoughts spoken like a child. It is a story about empathy, a boy being able to take on someone else’s pain

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    In the essay written by Joey Franklin, the author exposes his own internal conflict, as well as the existing prejudice against fast food restaurant workers. The work is well developed, with the use of witty diction and tone, in addition to the appeals to rhetorical devices. It is noticeable from the beginning of the work, that Franklin feels ashamed of having to work in a fast food restaurant. Throughout the entire work, the reader can notice how the main character grows and develops a new level

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    character who is fixated on his seventeen year old dream to marry the prize of his life. On the other hand, Fitzgerald challenges this and instead proves his view of the reality of America through his style of writing. The reality that nothing in the past can stay but most Americans ignore it, foolishly still believing that what was once innocent and beautiful can exist forever. Therefore, Fitzgerald’s theme that disillusionment had plagued Americans, blinding them from the reality and corruption, is

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    know that is was the officer that conducted the investigation writing the report and not a separate person recounting details and possibly missing facts. The second rule to writing is writing in the past tense. The events in the report have already happened, and therefore should be written in the past tense. By writing this way, you will develop consistency, therefore creating a report that is professional and easy to read. The third rule is to use an active voice in your report. This style of writing

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    " Distribution of the English verb forms used to talk about Future Event" The development of the rules of English grammar were given from the every written language. We always think about who has given impact or development of the grammar rules, and who has made them. In most of the European countries, the grammar had been developed in order to teach Latin, and because of that it had became the Lingua de Franca in the western countries of

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    Literature Essay It’s a kind of complex essay that gives the reader the depth of what you have written. Its helps the reader in enhancing their knowledge and understanding. Its not simple as other essays it has different elements that needs to be taken care of and if they are not applied carefully whole essay gets affected. In this chapter we will explore those elements and conventions that are essential and must be there in a literature essay. The literature essay must consist of 5 essential

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    Comparing Leda and the Swan and Leda's sister and the Geese The poem Leda and the Swan is about the rape of Leda committed by Zeus in disguise as a swan.  Because of what they have done, it sets history in motion.  Thus, it's fated that Helen will launch the war of a thousand ships, how Troy will fall, and Agamemnon will be murdered,...etc.  The poem Leda's sister and the Geese is about where Leda went that led up to her encounter with Zeus.  She then goes home whimpering and tells her

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    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……………….………..4 1. THEORETICAL SURVEY..………………………….……..........................5 1.1. Ways of expressions future actions. Diachronic approach...........................5 1.2. The synchronic analysis. Future tenses.........................................................9 1.3. Forms of expressing futurity……………......................................…….....14 2. LINGUISTIC INVESTIGATION................................................................. 18 2.1. Analysis

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