Words & Wordplay - March 2007

2007-03-12 10:11:16 · 16 answers · asked by shawnseddy 1

some say 21 .. and some say 22 .. hmmm

2007-03-12 10:10:49 · 7 answers · asked by gokuballzstud 2

you can find it in a dictionary

2007-03-12 10:01:17 · 9 answers · asked by okiboi 1

Problem Words TEST
Choose word in parentheses that will form a grammatically correct and complete sentence.

1.The trees grow (bare, bear) in winter.
2.(Your, You're) here again?!
3. There are (a lot, allot) of errors here.
4. With the (amount, number) of problems she has, it's a wonder she's here at all.
5. I could (of, have) gone to the party, but I decided to watch Dr. Phil instead.
6. That cashier is only taking customers with 12 items or (less, few)
7. Give me a (brake, break) !
8. He walked around in (bare, bear) feet.
9. There were (few, less) jelly donuts left.
10. I got to (rise, raise) the flag at today's assembly.
11. He refused to be (a part, apart) of his friend's plans.
12. Joey had a tendency to (lose, loose) his wallet.
13. I would (of, have) gone to the mall, but i had a track meet.
14. Is that (your, you're) cat?
15. He should (of, have) walked Janice home from the party.
16. He had to (a lot, allot) the small (amount, number) of M&Ms fairly.

2007-03-12 09:53:10 · 7 answers · asked by Ricky D 1

Prophets could come from various ______ of society. Some were shepherds, while others were priests. Some worked within the royal circle, while others were on the fringes of society and denounced the leaders.

I can't think of the word that I need there!

Thanks.

2007-03-12 09:44:40 · 17 answers · asked by Heron By The Sea 7

Why is it that a lot of young people (geez I sound like my parents or something!) type like this?
I M RitInG LikE a KoOL TeeNagER An U NeeD tO Git WitH thE TYmeZ!
Is it considered cool or something? I just find it extremely annoying and hard to read.

2007-03-12 09:43:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Freiburger (2002) indicated to the role of preceptorship in enhancing performance management among newly qualified nurses. Freiburger stated that’s preceptorship program assist newly qualified nurses to develop clinical skills self confidence, competency, and enable them to provide high quality of patients care.

2007-03-12 09:27:53 · 9 answers · asked by kako m 1

2007-03-12 09:25:15 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

there is a big thing at work right now...how do you pronounce bombardier? is it bomb-ba-deer or bomb-bar-dee-ay? Please let me know...thanks!

2007-03-12 09:24:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-12 09:07:04 · 6 answers · asked by Scotty R 1

jaded mean? i tried to go to dictionary.com on my computer but it wouldn't let me. So what does it mean? thanx for all the help.=)

2007-03-12 09:05:24 · 5 answers · asked by metalhead1275 2

what does the word 'knap' mean in the horse racing world?? exact meaning

2007-03-12 08:58:09 · 6 answers · asked by chris p 3

you can find it in a dictionary

2007-03-12 08:57:48 · 14 answers · asked by okiboi 1

2007-03-12 08:48:45 · 3 answers · asked by Jocelyn V 1

2007-03-12 08:32:14 · 8 answers · asked by Lucy 2

2007-03-12 08:29:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

u can get it from a dictionary

2007-03-12 08:27:33 · 6 answers · asked by okiboi 1

Looking at a holiday home where the owner says the cellar's half empty of water. How come if I bought it, the cellar would be half full of water?

2007-03-12 08:22:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-12 08:02:00 · 2 answers · asked by grimsway 1

ie how the heck do you spell 80 in words?

2007-03-12 07:50:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

A. I wanted to leave, but I was embarrassed to do so.
B. The lake is pretty, but it's too cold for swimming.
C. I would like to return to Italy, but I have no money.
D. We discovered that Candy will do anything but work.

2007-03-12 07:43:56 · 5 answers · asked by Red 1

2007-03-12 07:40:06 · 6 answers · asked by Nbruce 2

2007-03-12 07:37:01 · 8 answers · asked by Aisha C 1

2007-03-12 07:25:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

"Thank you for your request for out product.". If you could paraphrase this sentence, what would you write?

is it the same as "thank you for ordering our product?"

2007-03-12 07:18:46 · 16 answers · asked by Zephyr_Seven 1

subcontinental, unoriental, uncomplimentary and unnoticeably

2007-03-12 07:15:19 · 11 answers · asked by Denise P 4

I read alot of answers on here but all examples just prove we don't need the K because the "ch" sound we cannot do without but can you give an example of where the K is an exclusive sound that could not be replaced by the C

2007-03-12 07:13:54 · 10 answers · asked by marc h 1

It may appear in the beginning of, within, at the end of, or two places in the paragraph.

1) Nothing in short-term memory lasts for long .
2) In fact, for short-term memory to work, ideas need to be repeated often.
3) Simply recite your list silently, over and over: " Software, books, palm Pilot, tape,thumb tacks,stapler.
4) Distractions of any kind can ruin an attempt at short- term memory.
5) you have likely had a friend who, knowing you were trying to remember something, good-neturedly breaks in with unimportant ideas.
6) Or your friend mixes up the order of items on your list.
7) Such interrruptions keep you from using your short-term memory; in fact, interference is the main factor affecting the rate of short-term memory loss.

2007-03-12 07:08:24 · 4 answers · asked by Zahro k 1

Does it mean that the person would WIN the argument? or what?

For example in this sentence:

"Be careful, Jack, I'll always be back, and I'll always have the last word"

2007-03-12 07:00:12 · 5 answers · asked by Ron 1

It may appear in the beginning of, within, at the end of, or two places in the paragraph.

1) Lou is driving to work in his Mustang convertible with the top down.
2) It's a beatiful,crisp fall morning.
3) Suddenly, he is stricken with an intense and irrational sense of terror.
4) His heart races, he has trouble breathing, and he has strong sense of impending doom.
5) He pulls over to the side of the road to try to calm down.
6) Even though nothing around him has changed, the feeling of anxiety only increase.
7) Lou is like millions of others who have experienced a panic attack.
8) A panic attack is an overwhelming fear that occurs without warning or reason.

2007-03-12 06:54:02 · 5 answers · asked by huseyin m 1