Miscellaneous
What's an NGO?
Non-governmental organization.
Name 3 examples of acronyms in English!
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"Yet" is a synonym of...
but!
Active: Los topos saved many people
Passive: ...
Many people were saved by Los Topos.
Survive:
Survivor, surviving, survival, survivable, etc.
What's the difference between a natural disaster and an environmental problem?
Environmental issues: pollution, smog, solid waste.
Name 3 organizations or companies with an acronym for a name.
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We didn't have classes for two weeks _______ there was an earthquake.
because, for, since, etc.
Active: Many countries are sending trucks with food to la Guaira.
Passive:
Trucks with food are being sent to la Guaira.
Educate:
Education, educator, educative, educating, educated, educational, educationally, etc.
What are the 3 Rs?
Reuse, recycle, and reduce.
What does "FAQ" stand for?
Frequently Ask Questions.
_____ the ground was shaking, I couldn't move or think!
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What's the structure of the passive voice?
Subject + Verb Be + Past Participle + Complement.
You can also use the verb GET.
Employ:
Employment, employee, employer, employing, employable, etc.
Why are bees thought to be crucial for the ecosystem?
Because they are the most versatile pollinators.
What does "USGS" stand for?
United States Geological Survey.
How many connectors can you remember?
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Do we use the passive voice when accusing or when forgiving someone?
We use the passive voice to forgive, and the active voice to accuse. Look at the difference:
1. My father left the door open and the cat escaped.
2. The door was left open and the cat escaped.
Liberate:
Liberating, liberator, liberation, liberal, liberally, liberty, etc.
Why are international organizations accused of inaction?
Because international efforts should not intervene in local policies to prevent creating an environment where the most powerful countries take control of smaller ones. They operate under the premise of cooperation.
Read:
NGL, I'm very busy ATM, so I'll be leaving ASAP. If you need anything, HMU. Send me a DM or call me. TTYL!
Not gonna lie, I'm very busy at the moment, so I'll be leaving as soon as possible. If you need anything, hit me up! Send me a direct message or call me. Talk to you later!
How do we use the connector "nor"?
It is used to connect 2 negative sentences, but the second one uses an inversion, so be careful!
What's the difference?
1. It is pronounced ...
2. I pronounce it ...
Administrate:
Administrator, administrative, administratively, administration,