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Definitions and examples of basic sentence elements.
The Mastering the Mechanics webinar series also describes required sentence elements and varying sentence types. Please see these archived webinars for more information.
Key: Yellow, bold = subject; green underline = verb, blue, italics = object, pink, regular font = prepositional phrase
Independent clause : An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence. It contains a subject and a verb and is a complete idea.
Dependent clause : A dependent clause is not a complete sentence. It must be attached to an independent clause to become complete. This is also known as a subordinate clause.
Subject : A person, animal, place, thing, or concept that does an action. Determine the subject in a sentence by asking the question “Who or what?”
Verb : Expresses what the person, animal, place, thing, or concept does. Determine the verb in a sentence by asking the question “What was the action or what happened?”
Object : A person, animal, place, thing, or concept that receives the action. Determine the object in a sentence by asking the question “The subject did what?” or “To whom?/For whom?”
Prepositional Phrase : A phrase that begins with a preposition (i.e., in, at for, behind, until, after, of, during) and modifies a word in the sentence. A prepositional phrase answers one of many questions. Here are a few examples: “Where? When? In what way?”
The following statements are true about sentences in English:
A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb, and it may also have an object and modifiers. However, it contains only one independent clause.
Key: Yellow, bold = subject; green underline = verb, blue, italics = object, pink, regular font =prepositional phrase
Here are a few examples:
A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses. These two independent clauses can be combined with a comma and a coordinating conjunction or with a semicolon .
Key: independent clause = yellow, bold ; comma or semicolon = pink, regular font ; coordinating conjunction = green, underlined
Using some compound sentences in writing allows for more sentence variety .
A complex sentence contains at least one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Dependent clauses can refer to the subject (who, which) the sequence/time (since, while), or the causal elements (because, if) of the independent clause.
If a sentence begins with a dependent clause, note the comma after this clause. If, on the other hand, the sentence begins with an independent clause, there is not a comma separating the two clauses.
Key: independent clause = yellow, bold ; comma = pink, regular font ; dependent clause = blue, italics
Sentence types can also be combined. A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
Key: independent clause = yellow, bold ; comma or semicolon = pink, regular font ; coordinating conjunction = green, underlined ; dependent clause = blue, italics
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Definition of assign verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
present simple I / you / we / they assign | /əˈsaɪn/ /əˈsaɪn/ |
he / she / it assigns | /əˈsaɪnz/ /əˈsaɪnz/ |
past simple assigned | /əˈsaɪnd/ /əˈsaɪnd/ |
past participle assigned | /əˈsaɪnd/ /əˈsaɪnd/ |
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The first step in any successful college writing venture is reading the assignment. While this sounds like a simple task, it can be a tough one. This handout will help you unravel your assignment and begin to craft an effective response. Much of the following advice will involve translating typical assignment terms and practices into meaningful clues to the type of writing your instructor expects. See our short video for more tips.
Regardless of the assignment, department, or instructor, adopting these two habits will serve you well :
Many assignments follow a basic format. Assignments often begin with an overview of the topic, include a central verb or verbs that describe the task, and offer some additional suggestions, questions, or prompts to get you started.
The instructor might set the stage with some general discussion of the subject of the assignment, introduce the topic, or remind you of something pertinent that you have discussed in class. For example:
“Throughout history, gerbils have played a key role in politics,” or “In the last few weeks of class, we have focused on the evening wear of the housefly …”
Pay attention; this part tells you what to do when you write the paper. Look for the key verb or verbs in the sentence. Words like analyze, summarize, or compare direct you to think about your topic in a certain way. Also pay attention to words such as how, what, when, where, and why; these words guide your attention toward specific information. (See the section in this handout titled “Key Terms” for more information.)
“Analyze the effect that gerbils had on the Russian Revolution”, or “Suggest an interpretation of housefly undergarments that differs from Darwin’s.”
Here you will find some questions to use as springboards as you begin to think about the topic. Instructors usually include these questions as suggestions rather than requirements. Do not feel compelled to answer every question unless the instructor asks you to do so. Pay attention to the order of the questions. Sometimes they suggest the thinking process your instructor imagines you will need to follow to begin thinking about the topic.
“You may wish to consider the differing views held by Communist gerbils vs. Monarchist gerbils, or Can there be such a thing as ‘the housefly garment industry’ or is it just a home-based craft?”
These are the instructor’s comments about writing expectations:
“Be concise”, “Write effectively”, or “Argue furiously.”
These instructions usually indicate format rules or guidelines.
“Your paper must be typed in Palatino font on gray paper and must not exceed 600 pages. It is due on the anniversary of Mao Tse-tung’s death.”
The assignment’s parts may not appear in exactly this order, and each part may be very long or really short. Nonetheless, being aware of this standard pattern can help you understand what your instructor wants you to do.
Ask yourself a few basic questions as you read and jot down the answers on the assignment sheet:
Who is your audience.
Try to look at the question from the point of view of the instructor. Recognize that your instructor has a reason for giving you this assignment and for giving it to you at a particular point in the semester. In every assignment, the instructor has a challenge for you. This challenge could be anything from demonstrating an ability to think clearly to demonstrating an ability to use the library. See the assignment not as a vague suggestion of what to do but as an opportunity to show that you can handle the course material as directed. Paper assignments give you more than a topic to discuss—they ask you to do something with the topic. Keep reminding yourself of that. Be careful to avoid the other extreme as well: do not read more into the assignment than what is there.
Of course, your instructor has given you an assignment so that they will be able to assess your understanding of the course material and give you an appropriate grade. But there is more to it than that. Your instructor has tried to design a learning experience of some kind. Your instructor wants you to think about something in a particular way for a particular reason. If you read the course description at the beginning of your syllabus, review the assigned readings, and consider the assignment itself, you may begin to see the plan, purpose, or approach to the subject matter that your instructor has created for you. If you still aren’t sure of the assignment’s goals, try asking the instructor. For help with this, see our handout on getting feedback .
Given your instructor’s efforts, it helps to answer the question: What is my purpose in completing this assignment? Is it to gather research from a variety of outside sources and present a coherent picture? Is it to take material I have been learning in class and apply it to a new situation? Is it to prove a point one way or another? Key words from the assignment can help you figure this out. Look for key terms in the form of active verbs that tell you what to do.
Key Terms: Finding Those Active Verbs
Here are some common key words and definitions to help you think about assignment terms:
Information words Ask you to demonstrate what you know about the subject, such as who, what, when, where, how, and why.
Relation words Ask you to demonstrate how things are connected.
Interpretation words Ask you to defend ideas of your own about the subject. Do not see these words as requesting opinion alone (unless the assignment specifically says so), but as requiring opinion that is supported by concrete evidence. Remember examples, principles, definitions, or concepts from class or research and use them in your interpretation.
More Clues to Your Purpose As you read the assignment, think about what the teacher does in class:
Now, what about your reader? Most undergraduates think of their audience as the instructor. True, your instructor is a good person to keep in mind as you write. But for the purposes of a good paper, think of your audience as someone like your roommate: smart enough to understand a clear, logical argument, but not someone who already knows exactly what is going on in your particular paper. Remember, even if the instructor knows everything there is to know about your paper topic, they still have to read your paper and assess your understanding. In other words, teach the material to your reader.
Aiming a paper at your audience happens in two ways: you make decisions about the tone and the level of information you want to convey.
You’ll find a much more detailed discussion of these concepts in our handout on audience .
With a few exceptions (including some lab and ethnography reports), you are probably being asked to make an argument. You must convince your audience. It is easy to forget this aim when you are researching and writing; as you become involved in your subject matter, you may become enmeshed in the details and focus on learning or simply telling the information you have found. You need to do more than just repeat what you have read. Your writing should have a point, and you should be able to say it in a sentence. Sometimes instructors call this sentence a “thesis” or a “claim.”
So, if your instructor tells you to write about some aspect of oral hygiene, you do not want to just list: “First, you brush your teeth with a soft brush and some peanut butter. Then, you floss with unwaxed, bologna-flavored string. Finally, gargle with bourbon.” Instead, you could say, “Of all the oral cleaning methods, sandblasting removes the most plaque. Therefore it should be recommended by the American Dental Association.” Or, “From an aesthetic perspective, moldy teeth can be quite charming. However, their joys are short-lived.”
Convincing the reader of your argument is the goal of academic writing. It doesn’t have to say “argument” anywhere in the assignment for you to need one. Look at the assignment and think about what kind of argument you could make about it instead of just seeing it as a checklist of information you have to present. For help with understanding the role of argument in academic writing, see our handout on argument .
There are many kinds of evidence, and what type of evidence will work for your assignment can depend on several factors–the discipline, the parameters of the assignment, and your instructor’s preference. Should you use statistics? Historical examples? Do you need to conduct your own experiment? Can you rely on personal experience? See our handout on evidence for suggestions on how to use evidence appropriately.
Make sure you are clear about this part of the assignment, because your use of evidence will be crucial in writing a successful paper. You are not just learning how to argue; you are learning how to argue with specific types of materials and ideas. Ask your instructor what counts as acceptable evidence. You can also ask a librarian for help. No matter what kind of evidence you use, be sure to cite it correctly—see the UNC Libraries citation tutorial .
You cannot always tell from the assignment just what sort of writing style your instructor expects. The instructor may be really laid back in class but still expect you to sound formal in writing. Or the instructor may be fairly formal in class and ask you to write a reflection paper where you need to use “I” and speak from your own experience.
Try to avoid false associations of a particular field with a style (“art historians like wacky creativity,” or “political scientists are boring and just give facts”) and look instead to the types of readings you have been given in class. No one expects you to write like Plato—just use the readings as a guide for what is standard or preferable to your instructor. When in doubt, ask your instructor about the level of formality they expect.
No matter what field you are writing for or what facts you are including, if you do not write so that your reader can understand your main idea, you have wasted your time. So make clarity your main goal. For specific help with style, see our handout on style .
The technical information you are given in an assignment always seems like the easy part. This section can actually give you lots of little hints about approaching the task. Find out if elements such as page length and citation format (see the UNC Libraries citation tutorial ) are negotiable. Some professors do not have strong preferences as long as you are consistent and fully answer the assignment. Some professors are very specific and will deduct big points for deviations.
Usually, the page length tells you something important: The instructor thinks the size of the paper is appropriate to the assignment’s parameters. In plain English, your instructor is telling you how many pages it should take for you to answer the question as fully as you are expected to. So if an assignment is two pages long, you cannot pad your paper with examples or reword your main idea several times. Hit your one point early, defend it with the clearest example, and finish quickly. If an assignment is ten pages long, you can be more complex in your main points and examples—and if you can only produce five pages for that assignment, you need to see someone for help—as soon as possible.
Your instructors are not fooled when you:
Critical reading of assignments leads to skills in other types of reading and writing. If you get good at figuring out what the real goals of assignments are, you are going to be better at understanding the goals of all of your classes and fields of study.
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A well-written sentence is the foundation for both good writing and good written communication. There are several rules, as well as types of sentences, that a writer needs to be aware of in order to excel at writing, however. Once you have a grasp of the basic aspects of sentence writing, you will be on your way to becoming a great writer.
To write a sentence, start by choosing a subject, which is the main person or thing you want to discuss. Next, select a verb, which is an action word that describes what the subject is doing. Then, make your sentence more informative by adding a direct or indirect object. For example, you could write a sentence like, "Janet reads romance novels." Here, "Janet" is the subject, "reads" is the verb, and "romance novels" is the direct object. Finally, be sure to include punctuation, such as a period or exclamation point, at the end of your sentence! For tips on understanding and using compound subjects, read on! Did this summary help you? Yes No
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The act of putting someone else’s ideas or words into your own words is called paraphrasing, rephrasing, or rewording. Even though they are often used interchangeably, the terms can mean slightly different things:
Paraphrasing is restating someone else’s ideas or words in your own words while retaining their meaning. Paraphrasing changes sentence structure, word choice, and sentence length to convey the same meaning.
Rephrasing may involve more substantial changes to the original text, including changing the order of sentences or the overall structure of the text.
Rewording is changing individual words in a text without changing its meaning or structure, often using synonyms.
It can. One of the two methods of paraphrasing is called “Fluency.” This will improve the language and fix grammatical errors in the text you’re paraphrasing.
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As well as citing, make sure that any paraphrased text is completely rewritten in your own words.
Plagiarism means using someone else’s words or ideas and passing them off as your own. Paraphrasing means putting someone else’s ideas in your own words.
So when does paraphrasing count as plagiarism?
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On the Toolbar, select the Page Layout tab. Likewise, Page Setup options will appear.
Set the margins as follows (Standard measure for the margin):
Go Back to the Home tab, You will find the Styles options in the right of the toolbar you will need to use these steps to set the headings and paragraph text for your work.
Always use the first three headings (Heading 1,2 and 3)
And the text type should be Normal text
Also, your Work, including the title page and references ( not the Assignment Attachment form*), must be aggregated as a single word (.docx) report.
Therefore, it is simpler to make one record, embed your significant headings, and enter the content from that point. But, if you decide to make separate documents while setting up your task (for example, a different record for references), you will need to copy and paste the final contents into the one-word document and finalize the formatting there.
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Section 1 Contains
Section 2 Contains
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(e.g. between ‘Abstract’ and ‘Table of contents’; ‘Conclusion’ and ‘References’).
To insert the Section break (i.e. make two sections)
Now to insert the page breaks
For section 1:.
Follow these steps as the model for your work:
Show the word count properly for the body of your assignment, because it’s’ important.
Always keep an eye on spelling and sentence structure and Before you get a printed copy of your task,
What you have to do is
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Skim through your essay looking for any place you have used an example to make a point. In most cases, you should be able to provide additional examples which will make your essay stronger by showing your understanding of the topic while also increasing the word count. You can also go through the essay and look for statements made where inserting an example would be appropriate to help support the statement.
An effective way of increasing word count and improving your essay at the same time is to address different viewpoints to your own. You have the opportunity to discuss how these alternative viewpoints differ from the conclusions you have made, and it gives you an opportunity to explain why you believe your conclusions are superior. This shows you have considered a range of different opinions while coming to your conclusions, and in doing so make your essay stronger while adding more words.
When you find the statements in your writing, if inserting an example doesn’t make sense, then clarifying the statement may be appropriate. This can be achieved by inserting one or more specific statements to clarify the original one. A common way to do this is to follow the statement with, “In other words…” It’s important not to over-clarify statements or use this for every statement you write as it will begin to look like filler, but using it sporadically throughout your essay can increase the word count and show you perfectly understand the points you’re trying to make.
Another way to improve your essay and increase word count is to find additional sources you haven’t previously mentioned which support the statements and conclusions you have made. The more sources you have, the stronger the essay will be in most cases. Spending some time searching for additional sources to add to the essay can be a great way to add quality content to it.
Chances are you already have appropriate quotations in your essay, and if that’s the case, skip over this suggestion. Adding more will likely not add to your essay. If you haven’t used any, however, finding appropriate quotations from experts in the field that support your statements can be an excellent way to add words to your essay while improving it at the same time.
If all of the above haven’t enabled you to reach your word count minimum and you need some filler, look to put it in your introduction and conclusion rather than the body of the essay. Most teachers give more leeway with the introduction and conclusion to be wordy than the guts of the essay. This is something you should try to avoid if at all possible (it’s never good to be wordier than you have to be), but if you tried everything else, it’s better to do it in these two places than in the heart of the essay.
If you’re writing an essay which has a minimum page count instead of a minimum word count, the above suggestions will work, but you have a bit more wiggle room as well. You can make slight adjustments to the font and font size you use through a Words per Page Counter . As long as you don’t go overboard, this can be a relatively easy way to increase page count while not taking away from the essay.
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I hate it when teachers give a word count. Word count shouldn’t matter at all. It should be the quality of the writing. If I can get my point across in 1000 words, why do I need to write 2500? It makes no sense at all.
You have never been a teacher. If you ever are, you will know why we give word counts.
That’s a lazy answer. Students who write well shouldn’t be punished with a word count because other students aren’t good students. It’s the teacher’s job to help those students who aren’t doing as well without forcing those good students to do stupid things that make no sense for them.
If you can make it more fun to read, this can also help with word count. Add emphasizes or explain something in more detail. There are so many great ways to increase your word count. It shouldn’t be too hard if you put your mind to it!
Word count never mattered as soon as I got to college, my professors used the “bikini rule,” short enough to keep it interesting, long enough to cover the important parts. Don’t use 2000 words to say what you can in 500
This isn’t the correct question to ask. It’s easy to increase word count on an essay, but it’s difficult to increase word count to make the essay better. So many people decide to increase their word count by inserting sentences, paragraphs, quotes and other non-necessary information simply to reach the word count. While it achieves the goal of increasing the word count, it doesn’t make the essay any better, and it usually makes it much worse. What you should always strive for is to increase the number of words in the essay while also making the essay stronger than it was before.
….Read the article you’re commenting on?
In my experience, college is even worse than high school in this regard. I regularly have to conform to word counts and page counts. Right now, I’m writing a research paper that has an 8 page minimum. Why? Because the professor said so. I could certainly be a lot more concise if I didn’t have to pad it out, but this is what’s required of me. The kicker is that the prof is DEFINITELY going to take off points due to obvious padding. DON’T FORCE ME INTO AN ARBITRARY LENGTH, THEN.
Just change the font style to a bigger one and then do the same with the size of the font but not too big or it will seem too obvious.
My professor requires Times New Roman
Really? Great!
LOL i hate Times New Roman, it’s so boring. There are so many interesting fonts out there, why should we have to make it boring? Plus, cool fonts catch your eye and draw you in. I get not wanting super crazy fonts but at least a little wiggle room here! C’mon!
try using Bookman Old Style
Your prof is stupid
My teacher wants me to write a 5 page essay and a 2 minute speech about the same book which is barely 200 pages
For me it’s either times new roman or arial
Mine too I just use it with other things I write now due to habit
bruh they LOOK at the word counts, just cuz the font will be bigger doesn’t mean that they’ll think you have gone over the limit
page counts tho
they are talking about page counts, not word counts
You’re a fuckin dumbass, increasing font size is too obvious
That’s mean
just make your periods a font style bigger, professors will notice a font style bigger for the text
Making a period a font size bigger isn’t going to do anything.
the teachers can see the word count so, there is no point in doing that
Teachers do check the font and word size y’know?
well, part of it is that you cannot be bothered to write out the word “professor” and… well let me show you a corrected version of your post.
*In my experience, college is even worse than high school in this regard. I regularly have to conform to word counts and page counts. Right now, I’m writing a research paper that has an 8-page minimum. Why? It was because the professor said so. I could be a lot more concise if I didn’t have to pad it out, but such are the requirements. The kicker is that the professor is going to take off points due to my padding. So don’t force me to an arbitrary length!
Don’t go ruining people’s self-esteem.
I’m only in Junior high and I have to write over that amount. Be grateful that your situation isn’t as bad as it could be.
That’s just nasty.
Yep, I agree!
I appreciate that I can put it to use when I tutor! Thank you.
LOL never heard of the bikini rule. I love it
Where did you go to college?
So basically you’re saying that you don’t trust your students to be able to write correctly in your class? Isn’t that more a reflection on your teaching than it is on the students who are writing?
See what you just did you got your point across in 18 words YOU JUST ARE STUPID! Anyways why are you on this web site if you are a teacher?
riiiight that’s what i was thinking like this is meant to help students lol
If it makes so much sense to give word count limits to teachers then please explain
but that makes no sense…there is no reason to do so if they are great at writing all ready…
what do i do if my word count is 800 and i only have 512
add another 288!
You keep going no matter what! Thats what i do!
This is a poor answer because it doesn’t give any reason for the word counts. The point was that they -don’t- know why the word counts are necessary, and just stating that “you don’t have my experience and if you did you’d know why” isn’t an argument or a good contribution to the discussion, when surely it would have been a better idea to just explain why word counts are necessary in the first place.
WHY DO YOU?
Care to explain? That was a super vague answer.
want to expand on that? XD
U realise this is an article for student right? u don’t need to be here dissing all of us. [EDIT]: so many dislikes on teach’s post. lmao
look, not. helping. this is why i hated a bunch of my professors, you all act like we should be overjoyed that you aren’t making us ruin our writing more because we have to stretch it out, you have students with real potential, why do so many ignorant professors waste that and take off marks for something the student cannot control? seems wrong huh?
I’m not a teacher but I do understand that word counts push students to do their best, although I according to everyone, have always been teacher’s pet, and I love to write so having a word count is an amazing way for me to experiment with my writing.
But I have an assignment in which they say use the set format, which doesn’t allow for many words, but they say it has to be 500. I physically can’t stick to the structure and the word count. I understand max word counts, but I can get my entire point across in 300 words, and I am seriously struggling to increase. I think that minimum word counts should not be put in place as I can get the point across in a lot less.
What is your essay’s point? Is it simple? I have to write 1250 word essays regularly, and I’m only on this article because I have 1156 and can’t come up with more. You sound lucky to me.
ill never be one so tell why >:(
it seems teach got the “nobody liked that” experience
We gotta keep this comment section going for 2020.
lol so many dislikes
Proceeds to not give the reason! just makes you sound like a moron with excuses. you have not proven her wrong in the slightest.
Oh my god, you are right.
Teachers too often tried to make things easier on themselves to the detriment of the students are trying to teach. I think making minimum word counts is one of those. On the other hand, I think that maximum word counts can actually be beneficial because it forces the students to better edit their writing.
“Teachers too often tried to make things easier on themselves to the detriment of the students [they] are trying to teach.” Are you making this very bold statement because you have experienced it as a teacher, completed an in-depth research on this topic, or are you just making your opinion seem like a fact? I ask simply because I am a teacher, a high school English teacher to be more specific, and I found your comment to be nothing but overblown opinion. I cannot speak for every teacher, but in my class, I have to put a minimum word count on my essay assignments or I would have the majority of the students attempt to turn in a paragraph and say it is an essay. It would not matter that I instructed them on the purpose of the essay, explained what an introductory paragraph, body paragraph, and a conclusion paragraph are and their individual purposes. It also would not matter if I also spent an entire six week grading period teaching, instructing, modeling, and practicing writing essay, I would still have some that would turn in a ridiculously short essay and argue that they have “gotten to the point.” However, any logical person would know that these student’s essays would not meet the required components of an essay and would not serve as evidence of mastery, which is what a teacher is suppose to do right? Help students master certain skills, regardless of what is “easier on” them?
Just grade them an F
Lol! Sorry to break it to you, but Z isn’t a grade. Sorry.
Lana! r/whooosh
yes it is, its a double f
nobody likes your long paragraphs.
Instead of using a minimum word count, say that you must have at least five paragraphs, and if they turn in 5 sentences, that’s on them. High school students know that a section is longer than a sentence. And if they pretend not too, that’s on them. And your problem that they turn in just a paragraph? They know what an essay is, they are lazy and, quite frankly, don’t care about the class. So give them an incomplete grade and the chance to rewrite it, if they decline, they have failed that assignment. It is harsh but necessary.
I don’t think you understand: if I can get it across in a short paragraph, and otherwise it would be graded well, then why should I have to write a three-hundred word long paragraph just to explain the same thing? I shouldn’t have to. That’s the answer.
I think that minimum word counts are fine with this reasoning, but I am very reluctant to agree with you due to your unnecessary rudeness. Also, teachers, please don’t make the minimum more than 800 words! For college, I understand, but not below college.
Exactly! 2000 words in 4 days! IMPOSSIBLE
2000/4 = 500/1
Just write approx 500 words per day; spend like 1-2 hours for the next couple day adding like 500 words every time. Or you could be a knucklehead like me and try to get it all done in one go, then me suffering the next morning because you fell asleep at 3:30
The only thing thats impossible is impossibility!!!
Hey you stole my Name!
Its Not Impossible, the only thing thats Impossible is Impossibility!!!
i agree 100%
Guidelines are so unaccepted. 🙁
I was researching but I got caught up reading you guys arguing
lmao yeah me too
Same here. Whoops.
Once more… same here.
I am supposed to be writing an essay then I just saw war in the comments so I had to read.
exactly, what is the point in a word count when you can make it easier on yourself and write shorter essays
i only have to write 400 words luckily, but it’s in a language im not great at 🙁 i only need 40 more but don’t have any ideass
Our teacher gave us a 20000 word count for the Australia Murray River Basin… I’d be lucky if my teachers ever give me a 2500 word count. Last year one of the students in our class scored a 38000 word count when the minimum word count was 25000. don’t complain. International School Of Hefei (CISH)
Just had to re-read that. Twenty THOUSAND word count? I was given that as a goal for a story in one of my classes, and we had the entire year to do it. I don’t know how long y’all had for it, but either way that’s too much for an essay.
yeah I’m in class right now in grade 8 and have to do a 250 word since assessment but I cant think of anything else to add because I stuck to the assessment sheet and used the teaches advise but I only have 227 words. (I will add my assessment below)
Energy comes in six basic forms that are chemical which is renewable, electrical, radiant, mechanical, thermal and nuclear. These types of energy are both renewable and nonrenewer, electrical, thermal and radiant are all renewable energy types but electrical, chemical mechanical and nuclear are non-renewable because there is not a infinite source of this type of energy. There are other types but these are the six basic types of energy that make up other types. Energy is the thing that powers most electrical items you can’t create and destroy energy but you can move it to an object like a light bulb or battery. Energy can be transferred by copper and other conductive materials. There are also materials that are nonconductive like wood and rubber. Energy is mostly transferred between thing with wires like when you charge you phone or turn on light. Energy can change form into other types of energy. for example if you turn on a light bulb the electric energy will turn into thermal energy and light energy. A car is also a good example of this because the car hold chemical bonds of fuel which later turns into several different types of energy and gases. The law of conservation states that every type of energy can not be created or destroyed it can and will only be transferred into other types of energy.
Now you need to write an article on how to decrease word count when you go hopelessly over the maximum allowed.
Yes! This is what I need. I don’t understand how people can write under the word count given. I’m ALWAYS over, and by a lot. I had a 1000 word paper to write and I wrote 2500. Teachers never give enough word count for writing.
I once had 200 word essay and i wrote 400!
I struggle to get to the word count, but once I’m there I go over and struggle to remove stuff without ruining it.
Here you go: https://wordcounter.net/blog/2016/01/26/101025_how-to-reduce-essay-word-count.html
The second link in the first paragraph is to just such an article.
A thesaurus is your friend when you are only a bit under word count. I’m glad to see you added one to your tool. it’s so much easier than going back and forth to another thesaurus website. Thank you for making this useful tool and not charging any money for it.
Adjectives and adverbs can help with this, but it won’t make the essay stronger. You usually want to eliminate adverbs and adjectives in your writing to make it better. You have to make a decision as to whether word count is more important or a better essay is more important before using these methods.
I’m 500 words short of the minimum word count my teacher assigned for my essay. What is the best way to increase word count fast without a lot of effort?
Did you even read the article?
Don’t use contractions.
Writing takes effort. If you want to write with no effort, your writing is going to suck.
I hate that I never seem to be able to write enough words for assignments. If I have answered a question, why do I need to write more meaningless words?
You should never write meaningless words. You would be much better off adding a different perspective or adding more support to your view. meaningless words will only lower your grade.
I have to write 7,000+ characters with spaces!!!! By thursday! I have 5,200 done. What should I do?
Write more… or put a ton of smiley faces in 😉
As a teacher, I’m glad to see legitimate ways for students to increase their essay word count instead of all the “tricks” students don’t think we know, but we do. Adding random words in white so it appears the word count is higher than it is doesn’t work because we know approximately how many pages the assignment should be. Best to actually do the work!
You are the exception. I have a great way to increase word count when I’m short on words. I will write a bunch of random text at the end of the essay, then change it to white so you can’t see it even though it’s there. Now the teacher thinks you have written the required word count. Brilliant! Teachers are so clueless that this works 100% of the time. Now you will never be under your word count and you don’t have to write a bunch of filler crap that isn’t needed. You can thank me later.
To add onto this, feel free to change the font size of the white text to fit in more words into less space.
There must be so many students who come to this article for the exact same reason as I did. (“hi” all you sleep-deprived people) I’m 500 words short on my essay and I need to figure out how to make it longer before tomorrow’s class. thank you for this list of ideas. I think I’ll be able to incorporate a few of them to make my essay long enough to reach the word count.
Yes, this is the exact reason I’m here, but I need to add 600 words to my essay. Why do teachers make the assignments so long when there is only a limited amount to say on the given topic?
I’m one of those looking for a way to extend an essay by 300 words when I’ve already said everything there is to say on the topic. I guess I’ll add a lot of useless quotes just to satisfy the teacher.
I think attitude has a lot to do with it. If you’re writing an essay you have little to no interest in writing, it’s much more difficult to write it and reach the word count. If it’s something you have a lot of interest in, then the issue is usually staying beneath the word count limit. One of the best ways to increase word count on essays is to take an interest in the topic. If you learn to become more curious and have an interest in things that may not at first seem to be interesting, you’ll be surprised at how much easier it is to write essays and to always reach the designated word count.
That easy to say and all, what if your teacher assigns you a topic? And what if that topic is totally boring? It’s hard to write about things that are boring and you have no interest in, so of course it’s going to be difficult to reach the word count. If you’re in school, you have to write with the teacher tells you to write, not what interests you. So your suggestion sounds good and all, but in reality we don’t have that choice.
I think the best way to increase the word count of an essay is to add more examples. This clarifies what you’re trying to say which adds value to the essay so anyone reading will understand exactly the point you want to get across. All my friends are bad at giving examples, but I am good and I’m always going over the word count while they are always under.
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. My entire essay is almost only quotes. This is the easiest way to make your essay meet word count. Just put in a lot of quotes and you’ll get there in no time.
It maybe the easiest way to increase your word count, but if your entire essay is all quotes you probably aren’t going to get a very good grade on it. Quotes should be used to support the points that you’re trying to make, but they shouldn’t be your entire essay. If you want to do well in school, you have to know the difference between these two.
This is lazy writing. It will not help you become better in the long run, and the teacher will see what you’ve done and mark down your paper. The easiest way is often not the best way to approach increasing an essay word count.
Cite every single quote in a bibliography at the bottom to make the word count huge.
This is really a skill that every teacher should teach their students. Not just assign an essay, but explain how the steps they need to take to reach a word count. It would be a great benefit to most students (I know some students are wordy and always hit their word count, but most of us don’t). I wish teachers cared enough to actually help us.
On almost any topic you care to mention volumes have been written. To imagine you have covered the topic fully and still be 500-600 words short of required count is ridiculous. The idea that the shortfall is due to the clarity of your arguments or exceptional command of language & vocabulary is laughable in most cases.
If it’s too short, it lacks content. Do more research.
The quality of your writing may suggest you are the love child of William Shakespeare and Jane Austen, but if it doesn’t cover the assignment material you won’t get the marks.
Teachers know the key points they expect to be covered on an assignment and allow a word allocation for each point, as well as marks allocation.
For example, a 1,000 word requirement may indicate a short intro and conclusion and 4 x 200 word key points.
You might be able to work out the scheme by reviewing assignments where you scored well. How many key points did you make, compared to word count?
Word count = 170.
Not everyone is born with the ability to write or enjoys writing, so sometimes it can be extremely hard to write a long essay. These tips surely did help a lot. I would also suggest learning enjoy writing more. If you like to do it, it should be easier to do.
how do you learn to like something? either you like it or you don’t.
HEy! you stole my name!!!
Any teachers out there? Why exactly do assignments have a minimum and maximum word count assigned? Is it for the students’ benefit or the teachers? I’m curious as it would seem that word count shouldn’t really matter, but that actual writing for the assignment. I waiting to hear a good answer to this question.
Word count forces students to be more concise in their writing and focus on the most important points. Minimum word counts make the student research more to find alternative supporting evidence they may have overlooked without it.
If you can’t increase your word count, you don’t know what you’re writing about well enough. There should be no issue writing about any topic up to 5000 words as long as you are familiar with the topic. If you find you don’t have enough to write about something, it’s because you haven’t taken the time to study the topic well enough.
This isn’t true. Sometimes you don’t need a lot of words to cover the topic at hand and adding more words just to increase word count does nothing but add unneeded words. Sure, you can add the words, but they are useless and don’t make the essay better. Why would anyone want to do that?
Where did you get this Bogus Idea, I’ve been trying to finish an essay and I love the topic we’re doing, but it’s almost impossible to write 2500 words on it, and according to your logic “There should be no issue writing about any topic up to 5000 words” that’s a lie.
I stumbled upon this and it’s been helpful, but are there other ways to increase word count? I still have about 500 more words to write.
Any teachers out there? Why exactly do assignments have a minimum and maximum word count assigned? Is it for the students’ benefit or the teachers? I’m curious as it would seem that word count shouldn’t really matter, but that actual writing for the assignment
As teachers, we know approximately how long an essay should be to get the points across for that particular assignment. That is why we assign a word count. If the student is well under they have not explored the topic in-depth enough and if they are well over, they are being too wordy.
Still you don’t need a word count, just let the kids try and let them be creative 😒!
But wouldn’t addressing the prompt in fewer words than assigned show that the student is smarter? Why spend 1000 words saying something that’s equally if not more so effective in 500 words?
“if they are well over, they are being too wordy.”
Now here’s something *I* don’t get. I can understand being “wordy” as something bad if it’s a student looking in a thesaurus to make every word more complicated, but I’ve done essays where I’ve covered all the points related to the topic I wanted to talk about, delivered them with examples and references where needed, and accidentally gone over the word limit to where I either have to make my essay weaker to not get points taken off OR get points taken off for being “wordy”? Why??
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The best way to increase a paper’s word count is to do more research. The more research you do, the more information you’ll have, and the more you can write on the topic.
Look, everyone has a different opinions about Word Counts, I really don’t like word counts but I do the essay anyways! So quit complaining!
Or at the bottom of your essay type a bunch of random letters like this mkfneofheoughero; then turn that to a white font.
LOL!!!!!!!!!!
you sir are a genius
well yes, genius solution, but uh— that’s cheating.
But like what if we have a page count minimum and the teacher can see if the page is full or not?
This helped a lot, thank you so much!! I don’t understand what it is with teachers and word-count. I’ve heard some teachers say, “When you become a teacher, you’ll understand why we give word counts” and I guess I do. It’s to make sure you covered all of the criteria and stuff. But If my essay word count is 800 words, and I’ve only written 300 and gotten my point across, why do I have to be marked down for it? I am in year 9 at school and I have a Geography essay due in last period today about biomes. I have gotten my point across and now I have to fluff about writing another 500 words. Thanks again, and wish me luck! 🙂
Bruh. You ain’t seen nothing yet. English 1301 has KILLED me. I’m 1500 words short….
bruh im currently 1500 words short on a 1500 word essay due tomorrow 🙁
All of you guys are complaining about essays of 2000 words or less, but I have to write a 25 000 word essay, in three weeks, which really isn’t that hard. I, for one, enjoy writing essays, but be lucky that you don’t have them of this length to write 😉
That’s not an essay it’s a book.
Actually, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s stone is 76,944, and that is the average length for a book so 25,000, is more like a 4 chapter fanfic…
I’ve never been a teacher but have been a university student. Personally, I get very uncomfortable when word counts aren’t given, because the fact is that the professor likely has a quiet expectation on the issue. I don’t want to try to have to hit that count by inference.
How one structures his essay depends on that word count (2000 v 3000 maybe not so much but say 1000 v 5000 is quite different). I’d like to know what kind of essay he wants.
heh, I once passed an essay online which had a minimum word count I just added random gibberish to the end in a white font to conceal it with tiny font size. try that if u really have to.
I have an idea – write a few words after each paragraph and make them white. The teacher will never know… 🙂
I think the refrigorator eat windows and the good skull
i’m 6 pages short on a compare/contrast religion paper focused around love that is due on tuesday. i have already gone over the five religions and though i need more substance (6 pages more), i don’t want to add so much that it’s just an information dump. my three options that i can see right now are: start over with a similar topic so i don’t have to just scrap everything, add more anyway, or just finish it and turn it in under the requirement but with good writing. what should i do?? do i have any other options??
use double space😂😁
i came across this because this is literally my problem now. well…
all i need is 12 more words! thats why i came to this website!
i only have 600 word for nuclear reactors i’m amazed how u guys can do 1000+ word without your brain exploding.
If i had a 2500 Word count minimum. I would die.
i love how everyone’s arguing on a blog. not complaining tho!
most of you are in college and are fussing about 1000 word essays meanwhile me still in middle school having to do 4-5 pages aka more than 1000 words
Word counts ‘work’ until students learn to hate writing, because only their word counts — not their points — matter.
UGH….. I’ve done this already and I still have 200 words to go! 🙁 It was pretty amusing to read through the comments saying someone is in Highschool or College and be like “Sucker, I’m still in Junior High”. RIP.
I had the best time reading your argument before I finished my essay thanks for the good times. 🙂
The word count at my University is a maximum word count, not a minimum. The word count is there to suggest the level of detail we’re expected to go into. For example, my last essay had a 2,500 word maximum. I could easily have written a 10,000 word dissertation or a 100 word summary. For the detail expected. I ended up with 2,464 words. If you’re writing 1,000 words for a 2,500 word essay, even if that seems OK to you, you’ve not added enough detail.
oh my god, this was SO helpful you dont understand how much this page helped me. Thank You!!!
if you have ever bean a teacher you would under stand why word counts exist jk I think text matters more than the amount of words
Im only in the 8th grade, we are righting an essay right now about the holocaust, we have to write 12 PAGES!! WHAT. i can explain it in a page or two😩
When writing a essay you got to stay on topic make sure you proofread and using correct grammar
word counts make me sad
me reading the comments in 2024 🙂 cuz i hate essay as well.
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When you hover over any color choice in the color picker, a tooltip will indicate whether the selected color has low or good contrast with the background.
The Accessibility Assistant flags text colors with poor contrast and provides suggestions to improve them.
Alt text helps users who are blind or have low vision understand the content of visual elements. These visual elements include pictures, SmartArt graphics, shapes, groups, charts, embedded objects, ink, and videos.
Click on the image, video, or any other visual content in the document.
Right-click on the visual content and select View Alt Text from the context menu.
In the right pane, select Alt Text , Type a description for the visual content in one or two sentences.
Note: If the visual content is decorative, then select the Mark as decorative checkbox
Avoid using images with text to convey essential information. If you do, put the same text in the document.
Use alt text to briefly describe the image and text and why they are there.
Write an accurate and short alt text that explains the content and function of the image.
A few words are often enough. Don't write more than a sentence or two.
Don't repeat the text around the image; use "a graphic of" or "an image of."
For audio and video, use alt text and closed captions for those who are deaf or have a hearing disability.
Make diagrams into pictures and add alt text. Avoid grouping objects in diagrams, as they will remain in tab order.
Use a simple table structure with column headers. Nested tables, empty cells and merged or split cells may confuse the reader, making it hard to convey useful information.
In the left pane, select Insert .
Click on the Table button. A drop-down menu will appear.
Select the number of rows and columns by dragging your cursor over the grid.
Once the table is inserted, click inside the first row of the table.
when you select the table, the Table Design tab will appear on the ribbon tab.
Check the box labeled Header Row in the Table Style Options section.
When you select the table, the Table Desig n tab will appear with the cursor in the first row.
Check the box labeled Header Ro w in the Table Style Option s section.
This will format the first row as the header row.
Using fixed-width tables in Word files can cause several accessibility issues. They don't adjust well to different screen sizes or zoom levels, making content hard to read on mobile devices or when zooming in. Screen readers may struggle with the fixed structure, leading to confusion for people who are blind or have low vision.
Fixed-width tables can also cause text to overflow or get cut off, making it difficult to access all the information.
Additionally, because screen magnifiers only enlarge a portion of the screen, cutting off content or requiring excessive scrolling, users who use the screen magnifiers may find it challenging to view the content properly. For better accessibility, use flexible widths and ensure a clear table structure.
Use the built-in title and subtitle styles for your document's title and subtitle. These styles are designed to be easily scanned both visually and with assistive technology. Headings should provide a well-defined structure and serve as navigational landmarks
Select the text that you want to format as a title.
Click on the Home tab or press Alt+H .
Select the required style from the Styles group.
Note: Organize headings in the prescribed logical order; do not skip heading levels. For example, use Heading 1 , Heading 2 , and then Heading 3 , rather than Heading 3 , Heading 1 , and then Heading 2 .
For the step-by-step instructions on how to use the headings and styles, see: Improve accessibility with heading styles .
In Word, a paragraph banner is a visual element often used to emphasize or highlight a specific paragraph within a document. It typically consists of a horizontal line, or a decorative border placed above or below the paragraph.
This formatting technique helps draw attention to the paragraph, making it stand out from the surrounding text. Paragraph banners can be customized with different line styles, colors, and thicknesses to suit the document's design and purpose.
Select the text that you want to apply shading to.
Go to the Home tab.
Select the Shading button in the Paragraph group.
Open the Shading menu and choose the desired color from the options provided.
People who use screen readers have the option to scan a list of links in the document. Links should convey clear and accurate information about the destination. You can also add ScreenTips that appear when your cursor hovers over text or images that include a hyperlink.
For the step-by-step instructions on how to create accessible hyperlinks and ScreenTips, go to Create accessible links in Word and Create or edit a hyperlink .
Highlight the text or picture that you want to add a link to.
Go to the Inser t tab.
Click on the Hyperlink button or press Ctrl+K .
To link an existing file or web page:
Go to the “Link to” section and select Existing File or Web Page .
Enter the webpage's address or select the file you want to link to.
To link a place in the same document:
Go to the "Link to" section and select Place in This Document .
A list of locations within the document will appear; from the list, select the Headings or Bookmarks that you want to link to.
Click on the Text to display and provide definitive and accurate information about the link destination, then select OK.
Note: Avoid using link texts such as “click here,” “see this page,” “go here,” or “learn more.” Instead, include the destination page's full title.
To make documents easier for screen readers, use small chunks like bulleted or numbered lists. Avoid plain paragraphs in the middle of lists to prevent confusion. This ensures accurate navigation and enhances readability for all users.
Place your cursor where you want to start the bulleted list.
Click on the Bullets button in the Paragraph group.
Type your list items. Press Ente r after each item to create a new bullet point.
Place your cursor where you want to start the numbered list.
Click on the Numbering button in the Paragraph group.
Type your list items. Press Enter after each item to create a new numbered point.
Place your cursor where you want to start the multilevel list.
Click on the Multilevel List button in the Paragraph group.
Choose the type of multilevel list you want to create from the list styles provided.
Type your list items. Press Enter after each item to create a new point. To create a sub-level item, press the Tab key before typing.
Text can appear to “blend together” on a page (the lines of text squeeze into each other). To make reading easier, you can increase the line spacing between sentences and add space before or after paragraphs.
Select one or more paragraphs to adjust the space.
Note: It is recommended to use a line spacing of 1.5 in the Word file.
From the dropdown menu, select the desired line and paragraph spacing.
For the step-by-step instructions on how to adjust the spacing, go to Adjust indents and spacing in Word .
Immersive Reader in Microsoft Word enhances readability with features like Read Aloud , Text Spacing , Syllable Breakdown, and Line Focus . Access it via the View tab and select Immersive Reader .
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Is everyone suddenly talking about the " brat summer " they just had? Did your teenager just say "you ate" after you took out the trash? Did your colleague earnestly say "slay" in response your Teams message?
Internet slang is already confusing enough, now it seems like there's enough new words and phrases to create another language, spoken solely between Gen Z and Gen Alpha .
Thanks to social media platforms, such as TikTok and Instagram, some of these phrases have exploded in popularity and rapidly spread throughout the masses. Some of them positive, some of them negative and others that honestly don't make sense at all.
Wondering if it's time to check into a nursing home? Don't give up yet, here's a guide to some of the trending slang words and phrases to help you better understand the youths of today.
Since this is a PG-13 list, we will not be explaining “Gyatt,” “ Hawk Tuah ” or “Gooning.” If you have further questions on these specific terms, please refer to Urban Dictionary or have a one-on-one conversation with your child about their internet usage.
Ate/eats - Used to describe someone doing a great job or something that is deserving of praise.
Use it in a sentence: "Did you hear Chappell Roan's album? 'HOT TO GO' totally eats."
Aura Points - A lighthearted way to measure how cool someone is, according to Polygon . They add that every action a person does in life can either increase or decrease their overall aura points based on the judgment of the person giving the points.
Use it in a sentence: "How many aura points do I gain if I learn the 'Apple' dance on TikTok?"
Brat/ Brat Summer - Refers to Charli XCX's album " Brat " that released June 7, featuring hits such as "Von Dutch" and "360." According to the songstress herself, the terms means that “you’re that girl who is a bit messy and loves to party and maybe says dumb things sometimes. She’s honest, blunt, and a little bit volatile. That’s Brat.”
Use it in a sentence: "I didn't have a brat summer at all, I just worked and stayed home."
Chronically Online - A term used to describe those very involved with internet culture, spending a significant amount of time online for better or for worse.
Use it in a sentence: "I'm so chronically online, I actually explained to my boss what ' Tim Walz is a Midwest Princess ' means without blinking."
Demure and mindful - The latest TikTok craze, user Jools Lebron redefines "demure" and "mindful" to refer to a refined, subtle elegance in various contexts — whether at work, on a plane, or in personal appearance. The dictionary defines "demure" as reserved, modest, serious, and shy, while "mindful" means to be conscious or aware of something.
Use it in a sentence: "Do you see how I do my makeup for work? Very demure, very mindful."
Fanum Tax - The act of stealing someone's food without their permission. Originating from Fanum, online comedy creator and one of Youtuber Kai Cenat's "influencer crew," according to Business Insider .
Use it in a sentence: "My friend stole fries off of my plate when I wasn't looking — he had to pay the Fanum tax."
Looksmaxxing - An online movement dedicated to maximizing your physical appearance, often through a variety of techniques including improving your jawline, skincare and muscles, according to The BBC .
Use it in a sentence: "I spent all summer looking at Looksmaxxing videos, so I could have my glow up before school starts."
Millennial Pause - Refers to the short delay before speaking at the start of Tiktok or Instagram Reels videos, often done by millennials.
Use it in a sentence: "My older sister keeps doing the 'Millennial Pause' as soon as we get on Facetime and it's bothering me."
Mewing - A form of Looksmaxxing, the BBC explains it is improving your jawline by holding your tongue on the roof of your mouth. Mewing comes from a controversial British orthodontist named John Mew, however there is little evidence to show it works.
Use it in a sentence: "I can't tell if he is deep in thought right now or just mewing."
Ohio - It's not the state, if you can believe it. Unfortunately for Ohioans, "Ohio" has a slang meaning of strange, weird, cringe or dumb .
Use it in a sentence: "I just saw my mom attempt to do a TikTok dance, it's so Ohio."
Onika Burgers - The ultimate "stan culture" meme. Refers to an infamous reply on a 2023 Popbase tweet about Kim Kardashian's daughter, North West, drawing of her grandmother, Kris Jenner. A user replied, "Why she ate," to which another account responded with "She = Onika Ate = Burgers."
KnowYourMeme states says the reply took an opportunity to criticize rapper Nicki Minaj by claiming that she eats burgers, using her real name Onika in tow. The nonsensical phrase launched several memes and jokes.
Use it in a sentence: "Oh you think Cardi B's new single ate? Onika burgers."
Pookie - Similar to its true definition, it is a term of endearment that can be used to refer to someone or something you care about deeply. It was popularized this past year by TikTokers Jett and Campbell Puckett after the couple would post daily outfit videos and Jett would refer to Campbell as "Pookie."
Use it in a sentence: "Pookie is looking absolutely fabulous tonight for our date!"
Rizz/Rizzler - A shortening of the word "charisma," used to state that someone has success in attracting romantic partners, according to Merriam-Webster . "Rizzler" refers to someone who is successful at flirting.
Use it in a sentence: "He has so much rizz, he has gotten five girls' numbers since we have been here."
Sigma - A "sigma" (based on the Greek alphabet) is a male who has overcome the hierarchy of "alpha" and "beta" males, often characterized by silent success, or someone is a social outcast by choice and "plays by their own rules," according to Know Your Meme . Colloquially, it can just mean good or best.
Use it in a sentence: "He thinks he is such a sigma since he doesn't hang out with anyone but he's actually just really annoying."
Slay - It means to do something particularly well, according to Dictionary.com . Similar to ate/eats.
Use it in a sentence: "Sabrina Carpenter's new album totally slays."
Skibidi (Toilet) - "Skibidi" refers to a series of surrealist videos popular on Youtube , which features an army of human-headed toilets fighting a war against another army of camera-headed men, according to Forbes .
According to the Columbus Dispatch, skibidi as a slang word is "largely meaningless and is a simple reference to the video series."
Yapping - The New York Times shares it means to talk a lot , often about subjects with little importance.
Use it in a sentence: "The girls and I were yapping about the latest drama during lunch."
In June of last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a “ digital bill of rights ” that would ban its use on government-issued devices and block access to the platform on internet services provided by public schools, universities and government offices.
Also in 2023, DeSantis signed another TikTok ban bill , approving HB 379 to prohibit students from using TikTok on district-owned devices in public schools, as well as block anyone from using the app as a means of promoting school activities.
This bill also allows teachers to prohibit cell phone use entirely in the classroom and requires public schools to provide instruction on the social, emotional, and physical effects of social media.
Contributing: Cole Behrens , Columbus Dispatch
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