... chances for engineers and technical professionals to
convey technical information in Englishfor various purposes. Therefore, besides learning
general English as an international language, engineering ... good English writing proficiency
can be a contributing factor to their professional recognition and career prospect.
This paper proposes a pragmatic English writing program forengineeringstudents ... it difficult for a foreign student to
learn English. First, Second, [1]
ã It is difficult for foreign students to adjust to life in a new country for several
reasons. First, Second, [1]
Then...
... Steve works for BurgerPlanet. He only earns about £6 ________________.
a. for an hour b. an hour c. the hour
D. Put the words into the correct columns. All could go into this sentence:
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For reference ... "Profit before tax" can also be called __________.
a. pre-tax profit b. without-tax profit c. non-tax profit
6. Another word for shareholders (especially in American English) is __________.
a. ... companies receives a request, it checks for
retailer identification, valid card number and card
5
______________ date. This information is
6
______________ for security reasons. Similarly, when...
... completely
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7. Use the ... world’s nicest students. They are polite, earnest, and sweet. They are fun to
talk to and a delight to teach. Unfortunately, many of them are ill-prepared for col-
lege. They are not ready for the onslaught...
... Preposition
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read: “Whom did she finally invite to the dinner party?”
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any inaccuracy, error or omission, regardless of cause, in the work or for any damages resulting therefrom.
McGraw-Hill has no responsibility for the content of any information...
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8. You buy flowers ... rules of grammar is not enough. This book will also provide you with
abundant practice in using English grammar. The more you practice, the more you become pro-
ficient in how you use English and ... consider learning grammar a chore. And at times, it can be. But understanding the
grammar of any language is essential for becoming a skilled and accurate user of that language.
English is certainly...
... functional grammar.
So here’s the formula for success: A little descriptive grammar plus a lot of
functional grammar equals better grammar overall.
Distinguishing between
the Three Englishes
Good grammar ... tips for better grammar.
Here I show you ten methods for fine-tuning your proofreading skills. I also
suggest ways (apart from EnglishGrammarFor Dummies) to improve your ear
for proper English.
Icons ... you’re being judged, use
formal English.
Using the Right English
at the Right Time
Which type of English do you speak? Friendspeak, conversational English,
or formal English? Probably all of...
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Quick Tip
The word antecedent comes from a Latin word meaning “to go before.” However,
the noun does not have to appear before the pronoun ... click her
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A noun is a word that names ... indirect object tells to or for whom something is done. You can tell a word is an indi-
rect object if you can insert to or for before it without changing the meaning. For example:
“The book gave...
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The word antecedent comes from a Latin word meaning “to go before.” However,
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read: “Whom did she finally invite to the dinner party?”
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3....
... carefully
Accurate — accurately
Most adverbs are formed by adding -ly to an adjective. For example:
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7. Interrogative pronouns ask a question. They are: what, which, who, whom, whose.
Who would like to cook dinner?
Which side does the fork go ... world’s nicest students. They are polite, earnest, and sweet. They are fun to
talk to and a delight to teach. Unfortunately, many of them are ill-prepared for col-
lege. They are not ready for the onslaught...
...
for
Engineering Students
1.4.2
Dimensional analysis applied
to
aerodynamic force
In
discussing aerodynamic force it is necessary to know how the dependent variables, aero-
dynamic force ... represent the names of these
units
by abbreviations:
kg for kilogram
m for metre
s
for second
"C for degree Celsius
K for Kelvin
The degree Celsius is one one-hundredth
part
of ...
Houghton, E.L. (Edward Lewis)
Aerodynamics forengineering students.
-
5th ed.
1 Aerodynamics
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Title
I1
Carpenter, P.W.
629.1’323
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For information
on
all
Butterworth-Heinemann publications...
...
g(Re)
V
For dynamic similarity
Therefore
giving
nf
=
8 cycles per second
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Aerodynamics
for
Engineering Students
1.4.2
Dimensional analysis applied
to
aerodynamic force
In
discussing ...
Houghton, E.L. (Edward Lewis)
Aerodynamics forengineering students.
-
5th ed.
1 Aerodynamics
I
Title
I1
Carpenter, P.W.
629.1’323
-
For information
on
all
Butterworth-Heinemann publications ... represent the names of these
units
by abbreviations:
kg for kilogram
m for metre
s
for second
"C for degree Celsius
K for Kelvin
The degree Celsius is one one-hundredth
part
of...
... and Englishfor
Specific Purposes and the emerging field of Englishfor Research Purposes. These research
areas analyze the type of language spoken and written in professional fields like engineering ... sciences graduate students writing
for publication in English at Hanyang University in Seoul, Korea. However, most of the
material is useful for writing in other fields and for new authors from ... Research Writing:
A guide forEnglish learners to publish in international journals
Director, English Writing Lab
Center for Teaching and Learning
and College of Engineering
Hanyang University,...
... plural is formed.
The following examples illustrate how to change from the
singular form of a noun to the plural form of a noun.
The plural of most nouns is formed by adding -s.
For nouns ending ... speech. Here is
a summary of the material about the form and uses of nouns
covered in this chapter.
Part One: Form of English Nouns
What Information Do Nouns Give?
Types of Nouns
Number of Nouns ... Ben has trouble with
grammar at school. He wants to study grammar this
summer. Ben likes to surf and go bowling when he
is not at the pool.
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Nouns Used as Subjects
(perform the action)
Action...