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Imperative Programming Imperative programming describes a sequence of steps that change the program’s state. Languages like C, C++, Java, Python (to an extent), and many others support imperative programming styles.

Declarative Programming Declarative programming emphasizes expressing logic and functionalities without describing the control flow explicitly. Functional programming is a popular form of declarative programming.

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Object-oriented programming (OOP) revolves around the concept of objects, which encapsulate data (attributes) and behavior (methods or functions). Common object-oriented programming languages include Java, C++, Python, Ruby, and C#.

Aspect-Oriented Programming (AOP) Aspect-oriented programming (AOP) aims to modularize concerns that cut across multiple parts of a software system. AspectJ is one of the most well-known AOP frameworks that extends Java with AOP capabilities.

Functional Programming Functional Programming (FP) treats computation as the evaluation of mathematical functions and emphasizes the use of immutable data and declarative expressions. Languages like Haskell, Lisp, Erlang, and some features in languages like JavaScript, Python, and Scala support functional programming paradigms.

Reactive Programming Reactive Programming deals with asynchronous data streams and the propagation of changes. Event-driven applications, and streaming data processing applications benefit from reactive programming.

Generic Programming Generic Programming aims at creating reusable, flexible, and type-independent code by allowing algorithms and data structures to be written without specifying the types they will operate on. Generic programming is extensively used in libraries and frameworks to create data structures like lists, stacks, queues, and algorithms like sorting, searching.

Concurrent Programming Concurrent Programming deals with the execution of multiple tasks or processes simultaneously, improving performance and resource utilization. Concurrent programming is utilized in various applications, including multi-threaded servers, parallel processing, concurrent web servers, and high-performance computing.

[deliasamed]

Negative Declarative Sentences: Structure, Usage, and Style

    Definition of a Negative Sentence:

A negative sentence is a grammatical construction that indicates the absence or negation of an action, event, or state of being. This transformation turns an affirmative sentence into a negative one, helping to convey the opposite meaning. Negative sentences are crucial for expressing denial, contradiction, or the absence of an action or occurrence in various contexts and tenses.       Negative Sentences in Tense forms: Let's explore negative sentences in various tenses, focusing on the predicate form. In English, a negative sentence is formed by adding the word not after the auxiliary verb or, in the case of simple tenses, after the be verb. Here are examples in present, past, future, and perfect tenses:   Present Tense: Simple Present: Positive: She plays the piano. Negative: She does not play the piano. (or She doesn't play the piano.)     Present Continuous: Positive: They are studying for the exam. Negative: They are not studying for the exam. (or They aren't studying for the exam.)       Present Perfect: Positive: He has completed the project. Negative: He has not completed the project. (or He hasn't completed the project.)     Past Tense: Simple Past: Positive: I visited the museum yesterday. Negative: I did not visit the museum yesterday. (or I didn't visit the museum yesterday.)     Past Continuous: Positive: We were playing basketball. Negative: We were not playing basketball. (or We weren't playing basketball.)     Past Perfect: Positive: She had already finished her book. Negative: She had not finished her book. (or She hadn't finished her book.)     Present Perfect Tense:  Present Perfect Simple: Positive: They have seen that movie. Negative: They have not seen that movie. (or They haven't seen that movie.)       Present Perfect Continuous: Positive: He has been working on the project. Negative: He has not been working on the project. (or He hasn't been working on the project.)       Future Tense:  Simple Future: Positive: She will visit her parents next weekend. Negative: She will not visit her parents next weekend. (or She won't visit her parents next weekend.)       Future Continuous: Positive: They will be studying for the test. Negative: They will not be studying for the test. (or They won't be studying for the test.)       Future Perfect: Positive: He will have completed the assignment by then. Negative: He will not have completed the assignment by then. (or He won't have completed the assignment by then.)           Negative Sentences with Modal words: Modal verbs play a significant role in expressing various shades of meaning in English. A negative sentence with modal verbs is formed by combining the modal verb with the word not to express a lack of necessity, ability, permission, or other modal meanings. Here are examples of negative sentences using modal verbs in different tenses: Present Tense:  Can: Positive: She can swim. Negative: She can not swim. (or She can't swim.)   Must: Positive: You must finish the assignment. Negative: You must not finish the assignment. (or You mustn't finish the assignment.)   Past Tense: Could: Positive: He could solve the puzzle. Negative: He could not solve the puzzle. (or He couldn't solve the puzzle.)   Should: Positive: We should attend the meeting. Negative: We should not attend the meeting. (or We shouldn't attend the meeting.)   Future Tense: Will: Positive: They will succeed. Negative: They will not succeed. (or They won't succeed.)   Would: Positive: She would help if she could. Negative: She would not help even if she could. (or She wouldn't help even if she could.)           Usage of “not” in Sentence with multiple Auxiliary Verbs: In sentences with multiple auxiliary verbs or modal verbs, the word not is typically placed after the first auxiliary verb. This pattern continues for each subsequent auxiliary or modal verb in the sentence. This ensures that the negation is applied to the entire verb phrase, conveying the negative meaning accurately. Here are examples covering different situations:    They are not studying for the exam. (or They aren't studying for the exam.)   She can not play the guitar. (or She can't play the guitar.)   She had not completed the project. (or She hadn't completed the project.)   They should not have attended the meeting. (or They shouldn't have attended the meeting.)   They will not be studying for the test. (or They won't be studying for the test.)   She will not finish the project on time. (or She won't finish the project on time.)             Negative Sentences with Negative Words: These negative words, such as no, never, no one, nothing, nowhere, and neither...nor, contribute to the formation of negative sentences. Here are examples of their usage in various situations:   No: There is no coffee left in the pot. She has no time to attend the meeting.    Never: I have never visited that country before. He has never seen such a beautiful sunset.   No One: There is no one in the room. She knows no one who can solve this problem.   Nothing: There is nothing to worry about. He said nothing during the entire meeting.   Nowhere: We looked, but he was nowhere to be found. There is nowhere I'd rather be than at home.   Neither...Nor: He is neither a doctor nor a lawyer. She has neither the time nor the resources to undertake such a project.     Definition of Usage: No: Indicates the absence or lack of something. Never: Denotes the absence of an action or occurrence at any time. No One: Refers to the absence of any person. Nothing: Represents the absence or lack of anything. Nowhere: Points to the absence of a location or direction. Neither...Nor: Connects two negative elements and is used to indicate the absence or negation of both options.             Double Negatives for Rhetorical Effect: In standard English grammar, it's generally not advisable to use double negatives, as they can lead to confusion or ambiguity. However, there are specific cases where double negatives are used for emphasis or rhetorical effect. It's important to note that while double negatives might be used for emphasis or stylistic reasons in certain contexts, they are not always recommended in formal or standard English. Clarity and precision in communication are generally better achieved with single negatives.   No: There is no reason not to try. Here, the double negative is used for emphasis, suggesting a strong affirmation.    Never: I will never tell you no lies. In this example, the double negative is used for emphasis and poetic effect.   No One: There is no one who does not appreciate a good laugh. The double negative is used for emphasis on the universality of appreciation for laughter.   Nothing: There is nothing I would not do for my family. The double negative is used to emphasize the extent of willingness to do anything for family.    Nowhere: He could find nowhere to hide and not be discovered. The double negative emphasizes the difficulty of finding a hiding place.   Neither...Nor: She has neither the patience nor the inclination not to succeed. The double negative emphasizes the determination to succeed in both aspects.             Negative words and Their Alternative forms: These alternative forms maintain the negative sense of the original words and phrases while providing different ways to express the same ideas.   No: There is no reason to worry. /There is not a reason to worry. He has no interest in politics. /He has not any interest in politics. I have no idea where it is. /I have not any idea where it is.   Never: I have never been to that place. /I have not ever been to that place. She will never forgive him. /She will not ever forgive him. He never speaks during the meeting. /He does not ever speak during the meeting.   No One: There is no one who can solve this problem./There is not a single person who can solve this problem. I know no one in this city. /I know not a soul in this city. She spoke, but no one listened. /She spoke, but not a soul listened.   Nothing: There is nothing to worry about. /There is not anything to worry about. He said nothing during the meeting. /He said not a word during the meeting. She found nothing in the box. /She found not a thing in the box.   Nowhere: We searched, but he was nowhere to be found. /We searched, but he was not anywhere to be found. There is nowhere I'd rather be. /There is not anywhere I'd rather be. He looked nowhere else. /He looked not anywhere else.   Neither...Nor: He is neither a doctor nor a lawyer. /He is not either a doctor nor a lawyer. She eats neither meat nor fish. She eats not either meat nor fish. Neither of them knew the answer. /Not either of them knew the answer.             Negative Subjects expressed by Negative Pronouns: When dealing with negative subjects, it's important to use specific negative pronouns like no one, nobody, nothing, or no, and neither...nor with nouns. Using not and any alone may not be suitable replacements for negative subjects. Here are examples illustrating this point:   No One: Incorrect: Not knows about the plan. Correct: No one knows about the plan.   Nobody: Incorrect: Not came to the party. Correct: Nobody came to the party.   Nothing: Incorrect: Not was found in the box. Correct: Nothing was found in the box.   No: Incorrect: Not is allowed to enter without permission. Correct: No one is allowed to enter without permission.   Neither...Nor with Nouns: Incorrect: Not the cat nor the dog likes the new food. Correct: Neither the cat nor the dog likes the new food.           Negative Sentence with There is: When using the phrase there is to introduce a subject in a sentence, negative subjects can be expressed using specific negative pronouns like no one, nobody, and nothing. Additionally, you can use the structure not...anyone, not...anybody, and not...anything to convey a negative subject. Here are examples:   No One: There is no one in the room. There is not anyone in the room.   Nobody: There is nobody at the door. There is not anybody at the door.   Nothing: There is nothing to worry about. There is not anything to worry about.              

About Negative Declarative Sentences:

When it comes to negative declarative sentences, there are a few additional considerations to keep in mind:   Word Order: In negative declarative sentences, the typical word order is subject + auxiliary verb + "not" + main verb + the rest of the sentence.   She does not like coffee. They have not seen the movie.     Contractions: Contractions, such as isn't, don't, and haven't, are commonly used in negative declarative sentences for a more informal tone.   She isn't coming to the party. We don't know the answer. They haven't finished the project.     Use of But for Contrast: But is often used in negative declarative sentences to introduce a contrasting statement.   He studied for hours, but he did not pass the exam.       Negative Intensifiers: Negative declarative sentences can be intensified with words like never, absolutely not, or not at all.   She never agrees with my opinions. I will absolutely not attend the meeting.       Use of Negative Adverbs: Negative adverbs like barely, hardly, and scarcely can be used to emphasize the negative aspect of a statement.   He barely finished his assignment on time.       Avoiding Double Negatives: While double negatives can be used for emphasis or rhetorical effect, standard English generally avoids them in formal writing or speech for clarity.   Incorrect: I don't need no help. Correct: I don't need any help.       Expressing Prohibition or Restriction: Negative declarative sentences are commonly used to express prohibition or restriction.   You cannot enter without permission.                           Negative Declarative Sentences: Structure, Usage, and Style Stylistic Elegance: The Role of Subject-Verb Inversion in Language Declarative Sentence in English Grammar Parallelism in English Grammar Read the full article

[lady-raziel]

I have to hand it to Donald Trump, I didn’t think the sequel to the 1932 Great Emu War would be a trade war against the penguin nation but he truly continues to be an innovator in the stupidity industry

[the-purvashadha]

"Would you peel an orange for me?"

I would peel a pomegranate for you.

[nando161mando]

[bitit]

i giggled so much about @fence-time’s playground au i had to draw my own ideas

if @cherrifire were the teacher/supervisor:

[dilsdoes]

youve heard of do it scared now get ready for: do it weird. is it normal to go to the movies alone? who cares. do it weird.

credit to @hellodaekko for this art and their own post also making this same point which is here

[demonicsuffrage]

Batman regularly conducts performance evaluations/reviews for all the justice league members on an annual basis

Someone in the league, probably Hal or Barry, brings up how unfair it is that none of the robins have to go through it, when it's the most daunting thing ever. So now, the batkids have to go through mandatory performance reviews too

Bruce: The audit team says the budget this time was way higher than the last?

Tim, who's laundering an entire batmobile: We just needed extra snacks to feed the bats in the cave

Bruce: They suddenly needed more food?

Tim: Actually the previous bats all adopted new baby bats. Cause they're all like you, you know?

Bruce, trying not to cry: okay

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Bruce: The record says you broke the 'no gun rule' fifty times in the past month.

Jason: Damn just fifty?

Bruce: That's not acceptable

Jason: What are you gonna do, fire me? Your poor posthumous son?

Bruce:

Jason: That's what I thought, see you at dinner

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Bruce: In the medical record, all your injuries are listed as 'nunya'. Care to elaborate?

Dick, hitting a pose: Nunya business

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Bruce: How would you rate yourself and your performance on a scale of 1-5?

Cass, trying to sound professional: 4.8

Bruce, concerned: Why did you deduct the 0.2? Self-esteem is important. You're getting a five, review over

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Bruce: What would you like to say about your repeated-

Duke: I'm severely understaffed, you know? As in, i literally work my shift alone, so

Bruce: Fair enough, I apologize, you may leave

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Bruce: In your own words, please explain why we should keep you around for another year

Damian, having to deal with this right after a long patrol: I'm your blood son. Would you fire me? Firing Richard as Robin wasn't enough?

Bruce:

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Bruce: What would you say your biggest flaws have been, while working this year?

Steph, experienced in these cause of her service jobs: I cared too much. And I worked too hard.

Bruce:

Steph: Can't forget I'm also too good at my job.

[petewentzisblack1312]

we seriously need to stop conceding to the personhood trap when it comes to abortion rights. is a fetus a person? thats a spiritual question. i dont care about the answer. should another person dictate what someone can do with their body? simple answer: no.

[bogappreciation]

people who live in new york city could start spreading stickers and posters about jury nullification NOW. nyc jury you have the ability to do something incredibly based

[kropotkindersurprise]

March 8, 2024 - A Palestine Action activist destroys a painting of Lord Balfour at Trinity College in Cambridge, UK. Lord Balfour, as the UK foreign secretary signed the Balfour Declaration on November 2nd 1917, which was a public statement issued by the British government which promoted "the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people". The British obviously had no right to give the land away to anyone. [video]

[handledwithgloves]

underrated drarry ship dynamic

[deliasamed]

Punctuation Marks in English

Punctuation Marks in English

Punctuation marks in English serve various purposes, including indicating pauses, separating elements, clarifying meaning, and organizing text.        

Period (.):

Here are various cases in English grammar where the period (full stop) is used:   End of a Declarative Sentence: A period is used at the end of a declarative sentence, which makes a statement or expresses an idea. Example: She went to the store.     End of an Imperative Sentence: A period is used at the end of an imperative sentence, which gives a command or makes a request. Example: Please pass the salt.     End of an Exclamatory Sentence: A period can be used at the end of an exclamatory sentence to indicate a mild or understated exclamation. Example: How beautiful the sunset is.     End of an Abbreviation: A period is used at the end of an abbreviation to signify the abbreviation is complete. Example: Dr. Smith is waiting for you.     End of an Initial in a Name: A period is used after an initial in a name. Example: J. R. R. Tolkien wrote “The Lord of the Rings.”     End of an Ellipsis: A period is used at the end of an ellipsis when it concludes a sentence. Example: “Are you coming to the party...?”     End of a Decimal Number: A period is used as a decimal point in numbers. Example: 3.14 is the value of pi.     End of a URL or Web Address: A period is used in URLs to separate different levels of domain names. Example: www.example.com     End of Abbreviated Time: A period is used to separate hours and minutes in abbreviated time. Example: The train arrives at 6:00 a.m.     End of an Abbreviated Title: A period is used at the end of an abbreviated title. Example: Mr. and Mrs. Smith are our neighbours.          

Comma (,):

Here are the various cases in English grammar where the comma is used:     Separating Items in a List: Commas are used to separate items in a list of three or more. Example: I need to buy apples, oranges, and bananas.     Separating Independent Clauses in a Compound Sentence: Commas are used to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence when they are joined by a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet). Example: She likes to read, but she doesn't enjoy writing.     Setting Off Introductory Elements: Commas are used to set off introductory words, phrases, or clauses at the beginning of a sentence. Examples: After finishing her work, she went for a walk. In my opinion, the movie was excellent.     Separating Coordinate Adjectives: Commas are used to separate coordinate adjectives (adjectives that independently modify the same noun). Example: It was a beautiful, sunny day.   Setting Off Non-Restrictive (Non-Essential) Clauses or Phrases: Commas are used to set off non-restrictive clauses or phrases that provide additional, non-essential information. Example: John, who is my brother, lives in New York.     Separating Direct Quotations: Commas are used to separate the speaker's words from the rest of the sentence when introducing a direct quotation. Example: She said, “I’ll be there by noon.”     Separating Appositives: Commas are used to separate appositives (noun phrases that rename or explain a nearby noun) from the rest of the sentence. Example: My friend Sarah, a talented musician, will perform tonight.     Separating Adverbial Clauses and Phrases: Commas are used to separate adverbial clauses or phrases that modify the main clause of a sentence. Example: If you study hard, you will pass the exam.     Setting Off Parenthetical Elements: Commas are used to set off parenthetical elements (words, phrases, or clauses that could be removed without changing the essential meaning of the sentence). Example: The weather, surprisingly, remained pleasant throughout the day.     Joining Independent Clauses with a Conjunction: Commas are used before a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet) to join two independent clauses in a compound sentence. Example: She went to the store, and she bought some groceries.          

Semicolon (;):

Here are the various cases in English grammar where the semicolon (;) is used:     Joining Independent Clauses in a Compound Sentence: Semicolons are used to join two closely related independent clauses in a compound sentence when they are not connected by a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet). Example: She finished her exam early; however, she still had to wait for the others to finish.     Separating Items in a List with Internal Punctuation: Semicolons are used to separate items in a list when the items themselves contain commas. Example: The participants came from various countries: France, with 10 representatives; Germany, with 8; and Spain, with 6.     Clarifying Lists: Semicolons can be used to clarify items in a list, especially when the items are long or complex. Example: Our itinerary includes visits to London, England; Paris, France; and Rome, Italy.     Joining Independent Clauses in a Complex List: Semicolons are used to join independent clauses in a complex list, where commas are already used within the items. Example: For dinner, she ordered pasta with tomato sauce, which was her favorite; salad with balsamic vinaigrette, which was his favorite; and pizza with extra cheese, which was their favorite.     Clarifying Complex Sentence Structures: Semicolons can be used to clarify complex sentence structures or to prevent confusion when there are multiple commas within a sentence. Example: The conference was attended by representatives from New York, New York; Los Angeles, California; and Chicago, Illinois.     Joining Clauses with Transitional Phrases: Semicolons can be used to join clauses when the second clause begins with a transitional phrase or conjunctive adverb (however, therefore, consequently, moreover, nevertheless, etc.). Examples: She decided to take the job; however, she was still hesitant about relocating.     She finished her exam early; however, she still had to wait for the others to finish.   The participants came from various countries: France, with 10 representatives; Germany, with 8; and Spain, with 6.          

Colon (:):

Here are the various cases in English grammar where the colon (:) is used:     Introducing a List: Colons are used to introduce a list of items, especially when the items are preceded by a complete sentence or clause. Example: Please bring the following items: pen, paper, and notebook.     Introducing an Explanation or Expansion: Colons are used to introduce an explanation, elaboration, or expansion of the preceding clause or statement. Example: The recipe calls for three main ingredients: flour, sugar, and eggs.     Introducing a Quotation or Dialogue: Colons can be used to introduce a quotation, dialogue, or speech. Example: He said: “I’ll be there by noon.”     Introducing a Subtitle: Colons are used to separate a title and a subtitle in books, articles, and other works. Example: The title of the book is “The Elements of Style: A Guide to Effective Writing.”     Introducing a Formal Statement or Announcement: Colons are used to introduce a formal statement or announcement. Example: The announcement read as follows: “Due to inclement weather, the event has been postponed.”     Indicating Ratios and Time: Colons are used to indicate ratios and time. Example: The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m.     Introducing Examples or Illustrations: Colons can be used to introduce examples or illustrations. Example: She has one hobby she enjoys most: painting.     Introducing Direct Speech or Thoughts: Colons can be used to introduce direct speech or thoughts in certain contexts. Examples: His question lingered in her mind: What should she do next?   Please bring the following items: pen, paper, and notebook.   The recipe calls for three main ingredients: flour, sugar, and eggs.   The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m.            

Question Mark (?):

Direct Questions: Question marks are used at the end of direct questions. Example: “Where are you going?”          

Exclamation Mark (!):

  Expressing Strong Emotions: Exclamation marks are used to indicate strong emotions, surprise, excitement, or emphasis. Example: “Congratulations on your promotion!”     Interjections: Exclamation marks are used after interjections. Example: “Wow! That was amazing!”    

Quotation Marks (" "):

  Direct Speech: Quotation marks are used to enclose direct speech or dialogue. Example: She said, “I’ll be there by noon.”     Titles of Short Works: Quotation marks are used to enclose titles of short works such as articles, poems, and short stories. Example: “The Road Not Taken” is a famous poem by Robert Frost.     Quoting Words or Phrases: Quotation marks are used to indicate that a word or phrase is being quoted or used ironically. Example: His so-called “friends” abandoned him when he needed them most.     Scare Quotes: Quotation marks are used to indicate irony, skepticism, or to distance the writer from a term or phrase. Example: The “rules” of the game were constantly changing.        

Parentheses ( ):

Parentheses, also known as round brackets, are punctuation marks used to enclose additional information within a sentence. Here are some examples of their usage:     Clarifying Information: Examples: The seminar (scheduled for next Friday) has been postponed.   John Smith (the CEO of the company) will be joining us for the meeting.     Inserting an Explanation: Examples: The results of the experiment were inconclusive (due to equipment malfunction).   The new policy (implemented last month) aims to streamline our workflow.     Including Acronyms or Abbreviations: Examples: The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued new guidelines.   Please refer to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) website for more information.     Indicating Optional Elements: Examples: The participants (including managers and team leaders) are required to attend.   Please submit your report by Friday (if possible).     Nested Parentheses: Example: Our office hours are 9 am to 5 pm (Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays).          

Dash (– or —):

Dashes can be used to indicate a sudden break or change in thought, to set off explanatory or parenthetical statements, or to emphasize a point. Example: She was finally ready to leave—after hours of preparation.   The students—all of whom had studied diligently—performed exceptionally well.          

Ellipsis (...):

This is used to indicate omitted words or a pause in speech or thought. Example: “Are you coming to the party...?” “I thought we agreed to meet at... oh, never mind.”      

Apostrophe ('):

The apostrophe has two main uses: Contractions: It is used to indicate the omission of one or more letters in contractions, typically to combine a pronoun or verb with a preceding word. Examples: “They’re” is a contraction of “they are.” “Can’t” is a contraction of “cannot.”     Possessive Forms: It is used to indicate possession or ownership, typically by adding’s to singular nouns and’ to plural nouns ending in -s. Examples: The dog’s tail (possessive form of singular noun) The students’ notebooks (possessive form of plural noun)            

Hyphen (-):

The hyphen is primarily used to join words or parts of words, often to create compound words or clarify meaning. Compound Words: It is used to join two or more words to create compound nouns, adjectives, or verbs. Examples: Well-known High-speed Self-confidence     Word Division: It is used at the end of a line to indicate that a word is divided between syllables. Example: He lived in a small-town atmosphere.     Clarifying Meaning: It is used to clarify the meaning of a phrase or avoid confusion. Examples: Recovered-memory therapy (therapy focused on recovered memories) Re-sign (to sign again) vs. resign (to quit)     Prefixes and Suffixes: is used with prefixes and suffixes to avoid ambiguity or awkward spellings. Examples: Pre-election Anti-inflammatory   These are the primary punctuation marks in English, each serving its unique purpose in clarifying and organizing written communication.           Punctuation Marks in English Complex Sentence With Multiple Dependent Sentences Conditional Sentences without “IF” Direct (Quoted) and Indirect (Reported) Speech Compound Sentences Declarative Sentence in English Grammar English Fractional Numerals   Read the full article

[agentfascinateur]

A reminder about Palestine:

Firstly, the existence of the country of Palestine was never in question. And secondly, as per the UK's own words in the oft-referred to "foundational" "Balfour Declaration":

"NOTHING SHALL BE DONE WHICH MAY PREJUDICE THE CIVIL AND RELIGIOUS RIGHTS OF EXISTING NON-JEWISH COMMUNITIES IN PALESTINE."

Plain as day.

[drulalovescas]

"Castiel's confession was platonic"