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by Amy Nutt

The structure of a sentence is very important when trying to learn english because words in different sequences can mean different things, although the words are the same. That is why it is important to place each part of the sentence in the correct place so that what you are trying to say is not perceived to be something else. If you have ever received instructions from someone and followed them just as they said them and then they come back to you later and tell you that you did not follow their directions, this can be quite confusing. And no matter what you tell that person, they are not going to believe that they were not clear because they knew what it was they were trying to tell you. It is important to look out for this, but it is also important that you know how to send your own messages, whether it is in writing or speaking.

The sentence

There are several parts to a sentence such as the subject, the verb, and what we call modifiers. Let's just say you're given the simple sentence, "People should laugh." The word should is called a modal auxiliary verb. This means that you are going to draw a straight line and write the sentence on the line. You are then going to draw a vertical line between people and should. Since should is a modal auxiliary verb, it is categorized with the verb "laugh." What this diagram does is separate the subject from the verb.

Now let us expand the sentence to "Some people should laugh." This can make it a little trickier because you have an additional word at the beginning that is not the subject, but you still have your subject and your verb present. So what you are going to do is keep your vertical line with the sentence written on the line and the line drawn between the words people and should. You are then going to draw a slanted line connecting to the horizontal line the sentence is written on to the left of the word people, but it will slanting downward like a sliding board. This is where you're going to write the word some because it is an adjective. Since it modifies the word people, it is considered a modifier and modifiers go on the slanted line.

Another example

To get a little more complicated, the sentence "The smartest people will be laughing," is a good one to diagram. Of course you know the subject and the noun in the sentence is the word people, the adjective is the word smartest, and the verb is laughing. However, this sentence is in the future tense because the people are not currently laughing, but they will be laughing.

So you're going to draw your horizontal line and write "people will be laughing" just like you did in the first example. You will draw your vertical line between the words people and will. The word the is called a definite article and it will be written on a slanted line to the left of the word people. The word smartest is an adjective and it is also written on a slanted line, but it is done so at the right of the word people.

These two examples are the basics of diagramming a sentence. Of course sentences get more complicated and require more slants and lines. A good example is a predicate nominative, which is a noun that follows a linking verb such as the word is. This means a slant to the left at the top of the horizontal line will be present between the word is and the noun. These are great things to know and will help you to learn english effectively.

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by Fabian Toulouse

Most people think that photography was not invented until the mid-1800s, and in a sense, they are right, but many discoveries that made 21st photography possible came far earlier. The first camera created, in fact, was a pinhole camera made by Ibn al Haytham (965-1040). The vital discovery of silver nitrate by Albertus Magnus happened in the 13th century, followed later by silver chloride. In 1694, the photochemical effect of light on chemicals was earliest described by Wilhelm Homberg.

All of these discoveries led to the development of photography in the 19th century. In 1826, the very first enduring photograph was made by Nicephore Niepce. Just in time for soldiers going off to the American Civil War, working photography was in its infancy. All the soldiers going off to fight wanted to leave behind a tiny tintype or ambrotype for his family or intended. Though there are only a handful of action photographs from the war, the Civil War has the sad distinction of being our first military action with a photographic record.

As photography progressed, more careers opened up, and it also became a hobby for thousands of curious folks worldwide. Newspapers needed photographers, magazines were created to showcase photography, photographers were always in demand for family portraits. Now there are any number of careers for photographers, from crime scene investigation work to sports to work in NASA or other scientific arenas. Photographers cover the globe capturing every facet of human culture as well as animal and plant life. They witness natural beauty at which the rest of us can only sit home and marvel.

Anyone with an interest, however, can take up photography for themselves, today. With distance education courses, studying is fun and interesting. The coursework can teach you all aspects of the field, whether you use a digital or 35 mm camera.

You don't even have a career in mind, you can simply pick courses that will help you take better pictures of your kids or photograph the spider webs that cover your garden in the morning light. Whatever your intent, photography is a good skill to learn.

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by George Purdy

Choosing a career affects your entire life, and you will only do it once, so it is important to have the best information when taking this step. You should make use of all available information, including career centers. Employment offices, high schools, colleges and universities generally have career centers; there are also some online. The tools you need to succeed can be found with the assistance of a career center.

A career center may administer a career survey or exam which can be very helpful. This exam inquires about what you picture as a perfect profession and work environment. It then assesses some of your job-related skills. These skills include math, language, motor, reasoning, and organizational skills. A career counselor can recommend some achievable careers after viewing the results of the exam.

Career centers are a great source for information on the most common career opportunities. They will be able to tell you what type of education and experience you would likely need to get hired, as well as tell you the average starting and median salary information.

A career center can also give you an advantage when it comes to finding employment. There you'll find numerous job listings - many of which might not be posted anywhere else. Instead of vying against hundreds of other applicants for a job advertised in a periodical, applying for a career posted at a job center could give you a better shot at landing that job.

Job centers can also assist you is in preparing your resume. Regardless of whether or not you have found a prospective job, career counselors can help you prepare your resume so it focuses on your best skills. They can also assist people with unusual conditions, such as those changing their careers and those re-entering the working field.

Everyone wants to obtain a great job that gives great benefits and salary. Your dream job is not an unobtainable dream- you just need to make the right connections to succeed. Job centers are there to help you make the right connections and get you started in a career. Don't wait, it's time to get started with your new career.

Choosing your career is important for you. You should use information available for you before choosing your career. You can try career center where they will take a test and will decide what you are good at and then tell you which way to move forward and because of the knowledge they have can help you determining the starting salary. Job centers can also be useful as they provide better options than newspaper or online. And to get a right job you should prepare your resume correctly. So to get correct career information about your career and career salary you should use all the knowledge available.

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