Definition Of Information Questions

5W 1H Question :

Who

• Identify the characters in the reading and make a list of them.
• Draw connecting lines between the characters and describe to yourself the relationship between the characters.

What

• Identify the events or actions and make a list of them.
• Draw connecting lines between the events or actions to show the relationship between  them.
• Draw connecting lines between the characters and the events as you describe to yourself the relationship between them.

Where 

• Identify all the places in the reading and make a list of them.
• Draw connecting lines between places, events and characters as you describe to yourself the relationship among them.

When

• Identify all the time factors in the reading and make a list of them. 
• Draw connecting lines between time factors, places, events and characters as you describe to yourself the relationship among them.

Why

• Identify causes for events of actions and make a list of them.
• Draw connecting lines from the causes to effects on the characters, events, places, or times as you describe to yourself the relationship among them.

How

• Identify the way events took place and make a list of them.
• Draw connecting lines between the way events took place and other factors as you describe to yourself the relationship among them 

Yes No Question :

Definition:       An interrogative construction that expects an answer of "yes" or "no." Contrast with wh- question.

Examples and Observations:

                        Homer: Are you an angel?

                         Moe: Yes, Homer. All us angels wear Farrah slacks.

                        (The Simpsons)

"Directing a movie is a very overrated job, we all know it. You just have to say 'yes' or 'no.' What else do you do? Nothing. 'Maestro, should this be red?' Yes. 'Green?' No. 'More extras?' Yes. 'More lipstick?' No. Yes. No. Yes. No. That's directing." (Judi Dench as Liliane La Fleur in Nine, 2009).

            Principal McGee: Are you just going to stand there all day?

            Sonny: No ma'am. I mean, yes ma'am. I mean, no ma'am.

             Principal McGee: Well, which is it?

             Sonny: Um, no ma'am.

             (Eve Arden and Michael Tucci in Grease, 1978)

The yes-no question is found in three varieties: the inverted question, the typical exemplar of this kind; the inverted question offering an alternative (which may require more than a simple yes or no for an answer); and the tag question:

            Are you going? (inversion)

            Are you staying or going? (inversion with alternative)

            You're going, aren't you? (tag)

The inverted question merely inverts the subject and the first verb of the verb phrase of the corresponding statement pattern when that verb is either a modal or an auxiliary verb or the verb be and sometimes have. The question itself may be positive or negative:

She is leaving on Wednesday.

            Is she leaving on Wednesday?

    . . . A positive question appears to be neutral as to the expected response--yes or no. However, a negative question seems to hold out the distinct possibility of a negative response.

            Are you going? Yes/No.

            Aren't you going? No.

(Ronald Wardhaugh, Understanding English Grammar: A Linguistic Approach. Wiley-Blackwell, 2003)

"There are many different ways to format questions on a survey. Let's say you want to measure people's attitudes toward premarital sex. You could ask a simple yes-no question:

        Are you in favor of premarital sex?

        ___ Yes ___ No

Or you could use a Likert-type scale where the question is phrased as a statement." (Annabel Ness Evans and Bryan J. Rooney, Methods in Psychological Research, 2nd ed. Sage, 2011) Also Known As: polar interrogative, polar question, bipolar question

Tag Question :

Question tags are the short questions that we put on the end of sentences – particularly in spoken English. There are lots of different question tags but the rules are not difficult to learn.

Positive/negative

If the main part of the sentence is positive, the question tag is negative ….

• He’s a doctor, isn’t he?
• You work in a bank, don’t you?

... and if the main part of the sentence is negative, the question tag is positive.

• You haven’t met him, have you?
• She isn’t coming, is she?

With auxiliary verbs

The question tag uses the same verb as the main part of the sentence. If this is an auxiliary verb (‘have’, ‘be’) then the question tag is made with the auxiliary verb.

• They’ve gone away for a few days, haven’t they?
• They weren’t here, were they?
• He had met him before, hadn’t he?
• This isn’t working, is it?

Without auxiliary verbs

If the main part of the sentence doesn’t have an auxiliary verb, the question tag uses an appropriate form of ‘do’.

• I said that, didn’t I?
• You don’t recognise me, do you?
• She eats meat, doesn’t she?

With modal verbs

If there is a modal verb in the main part of the sentence the question tag uses the same modal verb.

• They couldn’t hear me, could they?
• You won’t tell anyone, will you?

With ‘I am’

Be careful with question tags with sentences that start ‘I am’. The question tag for ‘I am’ is ‘aren’t I?’

• I’m the fastest, aren’t I?

Intonation

Question tags can either be ‘real’ questions where you want to know the answer or simply asking for agreement when we already know the answer.

If the question tag is a real question we use rising intonation. Our tone of voice rises.
If we already know the answer we use falling intonation. Our tone of voice falls.

Source :

http://designjournalsos.blogspot.com/2012/01/amusement-theme-starter-ultimate-how-to.html

http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-questions-tag.htm

Pronouns

A pronoun is used in place of a noun or nouns. Common pronouns include he, her, him, I, it, me, she, them, they, us, and we. Here are some examples:

INSTEAD OF: Luma is a good athlete.

She is a good athlete. (The pronoun she replaces Luma.)

INSTEAD OF: The beans and tomatoes are fresh-picked.

They are fresh-picked. (The pronoun they replaces the beans and tomatoes.)

Often a pronoun takes the place of a particular noun. This noun is known as the antecedent. A pronoun "refers to," or directs your thoughts toward, its antecedent.

Let's call Luma and ask her to join the team. (Her is a pronoun; Luma is its antecedent.)

To find a pronoun's antecedent, ask yourself what that pronoun refers to. What doesher refer to in the sentence above—that is, who is the her? The her in the sentence is Luma; therefore, Luma is the antecedent.

Subjective Pronouns

A subjective pronoun acts as the subject of a sentence—it performs the action of the verb. The subjective pronouns are he, I, it, she, they, we, and you.

He spends ages looking out the window.

After lunch, she and I went to the planetarium.

Objective Pronouns

An objective pronoun acts as the object of a sentence—it receives the action of the verb. The objective pronouns are her, him, it, me, them, us, and you.

Cousin Eldred gave me a trombone.

Take a picture of him, not us!

Possessive Pronouns

A possessive pronoun tells you who owns something. The possessive pronouns arehers, his, its, mine, ours, theirs, and yours.

The red basket is mine.

Yours is on the coffee table.

Demonstrative Pronouns

A demonstrative pronoun points out a noun. The demonstrative pronouns are that, these, this, and those.

That is a good idea.

These are hilarious cartoons.

A demonstrative pronoun may look like a demonstrative adjective, but it is used differently in a sentence: it acts as a pronoun, taking the place of a noun.

Interrogative Pronouns

An interrogative pronoun is used in a question. It helps to ask about something. The interrogative pronouns are what, which, who, whom, and compound words ending in "ever," such as whatever, whichever, whoever, and whomever.

What on earth is that?

Who ate the last Fig Newton?

An interrogative pronoun may look like an interrogative adjective, but it is used differently in a sentence: it acts as a pronoun, taking the place of a noun.

Indefinite Pronouns

An indefinite pronoun refers to an indefinite, or general, person or thing. Indefinite pronouns include all, any, both, each, everyone, few, many, neither, none, nothing, several, some, and somebody.

Something smells good.

Many like salsa with their chips.

An indefinite pronoun may look like an indefinite adjective, but it is used differently in a sentence: it acts as a pronoun, taking the place of a noun.

Relative Pronouns

A relative pronoun introduces a clause, or part of a sentence, that describes a noun. The relative pronouns are that, which, who, and whom.

You should bring the book that you love most.

That introduces "you love most," which describes the book.

Hector is a photographer who does great work.

Who introduces "does great work," which describes Hector.

Reflexive Pronouns

A reflexive pronoun refers back to the subject of a sentence. The reflexive pronouns areherself, himself, itself, myself, ourselves, themselves, and yourselves. Each of these words can also act as an intensive pronoun (see below).

I learned a lot about myself at summer camp. (Myself refers back to I.)

They should divide the berries among themselves. (Themselves refers back to they.)

Intensive Pronouns

An intensive pronoun emphasizes its antecedent (the noun that comes before it). The intensive pronouns are herself, himself, itself, myself, ourselves, themselves, andyourselves. Each of these words can also act as a reflective pronoun (see above).

I myself don't like eggs.

The queen herself visited our class.

Ref:
http://www.towson.edu/ows/pronouns.htm

Subjek, Verb, Complement, Modifier

SUBJECT

Definition: The subject of a sentence is the noun, pronoun or noun phrase that precedes and governs the main verb. The subject is the part of the sentence that performs an action or which is associated with the action.

For example:

* He is a really nice guy.
* "He" is the subject of the sentence, controlling the verb and the complement.
* My dog attacked the burglar.
* "My dog" is the subject, controlling the verb and the rest of the sentence.
* David plays the piano
* The subject "David" performs the action of "playing the piano".
* The police interviewed all the witnesses.
* The subject the police performs the action of interviewing all the witnesses.

VERBS

Definition: Verbs are a class of words used to show the performance of an action (do, throw, run), existence (be), possession (have), or state (know, love) of a subject. To put it simply a verb shows what something or someone does.

For example:

* Paul rides a bicycle.
* Here, the verb rides certainly denotes an action which Paul performs - the action of riding a bicycle.
* We buy some books to learn English verbs.
* In this example, the action word is "to buy". It tells us that the subject "we", that is the person who performs the action of the verb is "buying some books".

The verb tense shows the time of the action or state. Aspect shows whether the action or state is completed or not. Voice is used to show relationships between the action and the people affected by it. Mood shows the attitude of the speaker about the verb, whether it is a declaration or an order. Verbs can be affected by person and number to show agreement with the subject.

COMPLEMENT

A complement is the part of a Sentence that comes after the Verb and is needed to make the sentence complete. The following are the most important types of complement used in English:

a.  SUBJECT COMPLEMENT

Eg: He's a surveyor. (The Subject is completed by the complement to the verb. This is a Copula Verb.

b.  OBJECT COMPLEMENT

Eg: She sent him the fax. (The sentence is completed by telling us what she sent to him.)

c.   ADJECTIVAL COMPLEMENT

Eg: They'll be happy. (The sentence is completed by the Adjective; this could be extended further, they'll be happy to see us, etc..)

d.  PREPOSITIONAL COMPLEMENT

Eg: They talked about what needed doing. (The sentence is completed by the Phrase linked to the verb by the Preposition.)

MODIFIER

tells the time, place or manner of the action. Very often it's a prepositional phrase. Prepotional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun.
Note : A modifier of time usually comes last if more than one modifier is present.
Example of prepositional phrases :
In the morning, at university, on the table
A modifier can also be an adverb or an adverbial phrase :
Last night, hurriedly, next year, outdoors, yesterday
Example : John bought a book at the bookstore
(modifier place)
Jill was swimming in the pool yesterday
(modifier of place)(modifier of time)
Note :
The modifier normally follows the complement, but not always. However, the modifier, especially when it's a prepositional phrase, usually can't separate the verb and the complement.
Example : She drove the car on the street
(verb) (complement)

Ref: http://www.zianet.com/jkline/unittwo.htm

Somebody as The Motivation for learning

As a student , of course we often feel boredom in learning especially with subjects that are difficult to understand and remember our lecturer unfriendly . When we begin to feel bored to learn , we need a motivator who can support us to get back to have the spirit of learning , and who can make our personal motivator in this case ? ? ?

3 Person who can give motivation to learn :
        
      1 . Parents
                      
              When we begin to study , know that our parents wait for the results of the best of us . Not a few parents are willing to spend what they have to finance their children's education . Think of their labor , and make it to be our motivation to learn .

     2 . friend

     socially are bad , ruin good habits . For that , we need to choose friends who can make us better than ever . A good friend will definitely support the positive things we are doing and provide motivation .

      3 . lover
   
For this one personally , do not promise to give motivation for everyone . However, many students are also motivated to increase the value , because this personal . We should first consider whether we could have a lover or motivated if it makes us become lazy . Leave if harm us , and proceed when it is a positive thing .

Happy New Year

Time was rapidly spinning , it seems only a few weeks ago to celebrate the turn of the year 2013, but the next few days will pass in 2013 and changed to the year 2014 , it does not feel as fast as the earth rotates , the year 2013 will live into the stories and the year 2014 will met expectations .

          Each person has their own way to celebrate the new year , there were gathered with friends at a certain place , spent New Year's Eve alone with his girlfriend , with his family gathered in the house but there is also a pass through New Year's Eve in his room with cushions , very unfortunate .

         New year , new hope , new joy , new characters better let the target of the next year . Various terms have been through in the year 2013 in both joy and sad , laughter and tears , hard also happy to not be separated from human life throughout the year . Make a commitment when entering the beginning of a new year , hopefully the best thing that happened in the years to come and remove the sense of fear .


 One key to the success of a person is to never look back , whether it's future success or failure should not need to remember to look at the future , so what next , what the future will be like . Get used to close the year 2013 with a prayer of thanksgiving and also Start the new year with prayers and best wishes for life kita.Katakan goodbye 2013 , welcome in 2014 .
Happy New Year :)



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LORD is Good

Humans are not spared from problems , while we still live in our world can not be separated from this one thing . We began to feel the burden so heavy , we can still say that God is good ? ? Sometimes it's hard , yes it is difficult for those who may not have a close relationship with God . Why say so ? Because , not least those who are heavy laden chose to end his life , how sad .


                God is good , no problems are allowed to come over the limit of our ability . For what it 's exam ? ? The exam will make us be gained , if the exams at school we determine the next grade , the exam has a goal to improve the living standard of our belief in God .


                How to deal with the problems we face ? Many people only focus on the problems encountered with no memory of the Lord , in days to spend time thinking about the problem after problem , even in prayer each report to the Lord that we have a big problem . It is a human thing , as human beings we definitely have a sense of concern .


 When this change of thought patterns , thinking the problem will only burden the mind . What to do ? Change our thinking , begin to have a mind that God is great and let's say on the issue , that we have a great God who can resolve any problem , because actually nothing is impossible for God and right then we will feel that the LORD is Good.

Mother

Does we know  the date of commemoration mother day? Perhaps there are some who do not remember it for different reasons . Mother's Day is celebrated on December 22 , although the calendar is not made ​​of red dates or holidays , but the Indonesian nation still celebrated as Mother's Day .

        Mother is a very meaningful for each child , what he did solely for their happiness even at the expense himself . Be thankful for each of us who were given the opportunity to see the mother who gave birth to us , nurtured and loved us with a love for all time . Not a bit of them out there who can not feel the warmth of a mother figure , even many who do not know who the woman giving birth .

          Respect he who raised you with misery , even with tears that he might go through when we were little . Do not ruin her smile with actions that make him upset . Always treat your mother like you to love yourself so that your mother's long life , and respect him so you can have a long life .
Start from now, give to your mother the love and don't make him sad.

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