English Grammar 101 Nouns and Pronouns

English Grammar 101 Nouns and Pronouns EP 29: English Grammar 101: Nouns and Pronouns EP 29: English Grammar 101: Nouns and Pronouns This week we continue our weekly mini series. We are investigating the foundations of English grammar, starting with the basics and moving on from there. This week we discuss two parts of the sentence: nouns and pronouns. Join Cath Anne as she explores these two fundamental components of English grammar. Looking for study tips, help with essay writing, or advice on how to be a better student? Welcome to The Homework Help Show, a weekly show where we teach, assist, and offer valuable insights for student life. From study hacks to writing tips, discussions about student mental health to step-by-step guides on academic writing and how to write a resume, weve got you covered. Want your questions answered? Write them below or join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #askHHG TRANSCRIPT: Cath Anne: [00:00:05] Hi there. My name is Cath Anne and welcome to The Homework Help Show. We present you with valuable content for your academic life. This week we continue our series on Grammar 101. Cath Anne: [00:00:19] Last week we discussed the sentence. This week were going to discuss one of the common components of a sentence, which are nouns. Well also talk a little bit about pronouns. Cath Anne: [00:00:33] Lets begin. Cath Anne: [00:00:36] A noun is a word used to describe a person, place, or thing, event, idea, and so on. Nouns represent one of the main elements in the sentence along with verbs, adjectives, prepositions, and articles. Cath Anne: [00:00:52] Nouns usually function as subjects or objects within sentences although they can also act as adjectives and adverbs. This week we will only talk about nouns that act as subjects or objects. Cath Anne: [00:01:07] There are many different types of nouns. Let me give you a list with the different types of nouns. Cath Anne: [00:01:16] We have proper nouns. Proper nouns are used to describe a unique person or thing. Cath Anne: [00:01:40] Proper nouns also always start with a capital letter. Thats a really good way to remember what a proper noun is. So some examples may be my name Cath Anne. We may talk about a country as a proper noun such as Canada or may refer to a locale such as a church, for example St. Andrews Church, a city, anything that has to be capitalized in that does fulfill the role of a noun in a sentence would be considered a proper noun. Cath Anne: [00:02:14] Second we have common nouns. Common nouns are used to describe persons or things in general. Cath Anne: [00:02:32] So examples of this would be: girl, country, team, cat, chair. They are just general nouns that we use in everyday speech. Cath Anne: [00:02:46] Thirdly, we have concrete nouns. Nouns that can be perceived through the five sentences. These are what are called concrete nouns and these can also be considered common nouns. For example: ball, rainbow, and melody or rhythm could be considered concrete nouns because you can feel them through one of your five senses. Cath Anne: [00:03:27] In contrast, we then have abstract nouns. Abstract nouns cannot be perceived through the five senses and that is why they are called abstract because they are not concrete. So examples, of these nouns would be: love, courage, childhood. They present ideas, but theyre not necessarily concrete. However, theyre still considered nouns. Cath Anne: [00:04:02] We then have countable nouns. Of course you probably guessed these nouns can be counted. They also have both singular and plural forms. So examples might be toys, chairs, children, books. So, as you can see with the example of children, it has a plural form. The singular is child; children is a plural. These are considered countable nouns. Cath Anne: [00:04:53] Then of course, we have non-countable nouns. These are nouns that usually cannot be counted. Cath Anne: [00:05:03] So, I will specify that this does mean usually because there are some exceptions where these nouns may be able to be counted, but in general they dont have a plural form. So, examples of these would be: laughter, sympathy, oxygen. As you can see these forms of words do not have plurals, so they are not necessarily countable, so theyd be considered non-countable nouns. Cath Anne: [00:05:38] Finally, we have collective nouns. Collective nouns are used to describe groups of things. So, for example, flock, like a flock of birds; committee. Its a singular word to describe a group of people. So, as you can see, that is why these are considered collective nouns. Cath Anne: [00:06:03] So, in all we do have seven different types of nouns that can be used as part of the sentence and that make up the components of a sentence in the English language. Cath Anne: [00:06:16] Now, we also do have something called pronouns and they are related to nouns. Pronouns are used to replace nouns within sentences. This helps to make a sentence less repetitive and mechanic. So, for example, we could say, Mary didnt go to school because Mary wasnt feeling very well. But, that doesnt just sound quite right does it? Instead you could say, Mary didnt go to school because she was sick. It makes the sentence flow a little better. In this sentence as you might have guessed the pronoun is the word she. So, in this sentence Mary and she are noun and pronoun. Cath Anne: [00:07:44] As I did with the nouns I will now give you a list of the types of pronouns. Cath Anne: [00:07:51] Lets begin with the subjective personal pronouns these may be a little complex, so I would encourage you to pause the video as I go along and take notes. Cath Anne: [00:08:02] As this name implies subjective pronouns act as the subject within sentences, so were looking at words like: I, you, he, she, we, they, it. For example, we might say, I am going to the bank while he is going to the market. So, in this sentence were using the pronouns I and the pronoun he. They act as the subject and object within the sentence so they are subjective. Cath Anne: [00:08:40] We also have object personal pronouns these pronouns are as object of verbs within the sentences so they are words like: me, you, him, her, us, them, it. Cath Anne: [00:08:54] So, for example, The ball was going to hit me in the face. In this case me is the objective personal pronoun. I really hope that doesnt happen to me. Cath Anne: [00:09:11] We also have a possessive personal pronouns, so these pronouns are used to indicate possession as the name implies and they are placed after the object in question, as opposed to possessive adjectives which are placed before the object in question. So, these possessive personal pronouns are words like: mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs, and its An example of a possessive adjective would be, This is my car. So, my is a possessive adjective, whereas saying, This car is mine. Mine is the possessive personal pronoun in this sentence because it is a noun and it does not act as an adjective. Cath Anne: [00:10:01] We will get a little bit more in-depth with adjectives and how nouns act as adjectives as the weeks go on. We also have reflexive pronouns, This is a special class of pronouns and it is used when the object is the same as the subject of the sentence. Cath Anne: [00:10:23] So, for example you may have heard words like: myself, yourself, himself, or herself, themselves, ourselves, and itself. These are all considered reflexive pronouns. So, for example, I managed to cut myself in the kitchen. Myself would be a reflexive pronoun because I am the subject of the sentence. Goodness gracious, Im having a rough time, Im getting hit by a ball and then getting caught in the kitchen. Geez Louise. Cath Anne: [00:10:57] Then we also have interrogative pronouns. As you probably guess, these are pronouns that ask questions. So they are: what, who, whom, and whose. Cath Anne: [00:11:12] So, for example, we might say, What are the odds?; and this is considered an interrogative pronoun. Cath Anne: [00:11:23] Next, we have demonstrative pronouns. These pronouns are used to indicate a noun and distinguish it from other entities. Cath Anne: [00:11:35] They are: this, that, these, and those. You might hear these words commonly in English grammar: this, that, these, and those. So, the example of a demonstrative pronoun is, This is the right one. Cath Anne: [00:11:55] Finally, we have indefinite pronouns. As the name implies indefinite pronouns do not refer to a specific person, place, or thing as nouns do and as more definite pronouns do. There are many indefinite pronouns and this includes: anyone, anywhere, everyone, none, someone and so on. So, as you can see these words are somewhat a bit more vague than some of the other words that are more direct that we have already discussed. So, for example, if we were to use one of these words in a sentence we might say, Everyone is going to the party. We could also say, No one is going to the market this Sunday. You could also ask, Is anyone going to buy lunch today? So, those are some examples of some indefinite pronouns. Cath Anne: [00:13:01] So, that is it for the lesson this week, folks. We hope that this information was of benefit to you. Best of luck returning to school and just a little reminder make sure to start jumping on with me on Instagram Live and Facebook Live every Monday at 7:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. I will be there to have a little chat with you guys and talk about life and if you have any academic questions, thats great too, and Ill also give you a little reminder to check out our videos. Love to connect with you guys. Cath Anne: [00:13:40] Also, if you are looking for some more valuable content put on by Homework Help Global, definitely check out Homework Help Global on various social media platforms. Were on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Google Plus, YouTube, Medium, we have lots of great blogs on there. Cath Anne: [00:14:03] Were on SoundCloud, Anchor, iTunes Apple Podcast and now were also on Spotify. So, if youre a podcast listener that can be a really great way to access our content. Cath Anne: [00:14:17] Also, just a quick reminder that if you did like this video and you are liking our content, please give it a like and subscribe to our channel because that will help us know that youre enjoying the content and will keep producing awesome content for you guys. So, thats it for this week signing off. My name is Cath Anne and I will see you soon. English Grammar 101 Nouns and Pronouns EP 29: English Grammar 101: Nouns and Pronouns EP 29: English Grammar 101: Nouns and Pronouns This week we continue our weekly mini series. We are investigating the foundations of English grammar, starting with the basics and moving on from there. This week we discuss two parts of the sentence: nouns and pronouns. Join Cath Anne as she explores these two fundamental components of English grammar. Looking for study tips, help with essay writing, or advice on how to be a better student? Welcome to The Homework Help Show, a weekly show where we teach, assist, and offer valuable insights for student life. From study hacks to writing tips, discussions about student mental health to step-by-step guides on academic writing and how to write a resume, weve got you covered. Want your questions answered? Write them below or join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #askHHG TRANSCRIPT: Cath Anne: [00:00:05] Hi there. My name is Cath Anne and welcome to The Homework Help Show. We present you with valuable content for your academic life. This week we continue our series on Grammar 101. Cath Anne: [00:00:19] Last week we discussed the sentence. This week were going to discuss one of the common components of a sentence, which are nouns. Well also talk a little bit about pronouns. Cath Anne: [00:00:33] Lets begin. Cath Anne: [00:00:36] A noun is a word used to describe a person, place, or thing, event, idea, and so on. Nouns represent one of the main elements in the sentence along with verbs, adjectives, prepositions, and articles. Cath Anne: [00:00:52] Nouns usually function as subjects or objects within sentences although they can also act as adjectives and adverbs. This week we will only talk about nouns that act as subjects or objects. Cath Anne: [00:01:07] There are many different types of nouns. Let me give you a list with the different types of nouns. Cath Anne: [00:01:16] We have proper nouns. Proper nouns are used to describe a unique person or thing. Cath Anne: [00:01:40] Proper nouns also always start with a capital letter. Thats a really good way to remember what a proper noun is. So some examples may be my name Cath Anne. We may talk about a country as a proper noun such as Canada or may refer to a locale such as a church, for example St. Andrews Church, a city, anything that has to be capitalized in that does fulfill the role of a noun in a sentence would be considered a proper noun. Cath Anne: [00:02:14] Second we have common nouns. Common nouns are used to describe persons or things in general. Cath Anne: [00:02:32] So examples of this would be: girl, country, team, cat, chair. They are just general nouns that we use in everyday speech. Cath Anne: [00:02:46] Thirdly, we have concrete nouns. Nouns that can be perceived through the five sentences. These are what are called concrete nouns and these can also be considered common nouns. For example: ball, rainbow, and melody or rhythm could be considered concrete nouns because you can feel them through one of your five senses. Cath Anne: [00:03:27] In contrast, we then have abstract nouns. Abstract nouns cannot be perceived through the five senses and that is why they are called abstract because they are not concrete. So examples, of these nouns would be: love, courage, childhood. They present ideas, but theyre not necessarily concrete. However, theyre still considered nouns. Cath Anne: [00:04:02] We then have countable nouns. Of course you probably guessed these nouns can be counted. They also have both singular and plural forms. So examples might be toys, chairs, children, books. So, as you can see with the example of children, it has a plural form. The singular is child; children is a plural. These are considered countable nouns. Cath Anne: [00:04:53] Then of course, we have non-countable nouns. These are nouns that usually cannot be counted. Cath Anne: [00:05:03] So, I will specify that this does mean usually because there are some exceptions where these nouns may be able to be counted, but in general they dont have a plural form. So, examples of these would be: laughter, sympathy, oxygen. As you can see these forms of words do not have plurals, so they are not necessarily countable, so theyd be considered non-countable nouns. Cath Anne: [00:05:38] Finally, we have collective nouns. Collective nouns are used to describe groups of things. So, for example, flock, like a flock of birds; committee. Its a singular word to describe a group of people. So, as you can see, that is why these are considered collective nouns. Cath Anne: [00:06:03] So, in all we do have seven different types of nouns that can be used as part of the sentence and that make up the components of a sentence in the English language. Cath Anne: [00:06:16] Now, we also do have something called pronouns and they are related to nouns. Pronouns are used to replace nouns within sentences. This helps to make a sentence less repetitive and mechanic. So, for example, we could say, Mary didnt go to school because Mary wasnt feeling very well. But, that doesnt just sound quite right does it? Instead you could say, Mary didnt go to school because she was sick. It makes the sentence flow a little better. In this sentence as you might have guessed the pronoun is the word she. So, in this sentence Mary and she are noun and pronoun. Cath Anne: [00:07:44] As I did with the nouns I will now give you a list of the types of pronouns. Cath Anne: [00:07:51] Lets begin with the subjective personal pronouns these may be a little complex, so I would encourage you to pause the video as I go along and take notes. Cath Anne: [00:08:02] As this name implies subjective pronouns act as the subject within sentences, so were looking at words like: I, you, he, she, we, they, it. For example, we might say, I am going to the bank while he is going to the market. So, in this sentence were using the pronouns I and the pronoun he. They act as the subject and object within the sentence so they are subjective. Cath Anne: [00:08:40] We also have object personal pronouns these pronouns are as object of verbs within the sentences so they are words like: me, you, him, her, us, them, it. Cath Anne: [00:08:54] So, for example, The ball was going to hit me in the face. In this case me is the objective personal pronoun. I really hope that doesnt happen to me. Cath Anne: [00:09:11] We also have a possessive personal pronouns, so these pronouns are used to indicate possession as the name implies and they are placed after the object in question, as opposed to possessive adjectives which are placed before the object in question. So, these possessive personal pronouns are words like: mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs, and its An example of a possessive adjective would be, This is my car. So, my is a possessive adjective, whereas saying, This car is mine. Mine is the possessive personal pronoun in this sentence because it is a noun and it does not act as an adjective. Cath Anne: [00:10:01] We will get a little bit more in-depth with adjectives and how nouns act as adjectives as the weeks go on. We also have reflexive pronouns, This is a special class of pronouns and it is used when the object is the same as the subject of the sentence. Cath Anne: [00:10:23] So, for example you may have heard words like: myself, yourself, himself, or herself, themselves, ourselves, and itself. These are all considered reflexive pronouns. So, for example, I managed to cut myself in the kitchen. Myself would be a reflexive pronoun because I am the subject of the sentence. Goodness gracious, Im having a rough time, Im getting hit by a ball and then getting caught in the kitchen. Geez Louise. Cath Anne: [00:10:57] Then we also have interrogative pronouns. As you probably guess, these are pronouns that ask questions. So they are: what, who, whom, and whose. Cath Anne: [00:11:12] So, for example, we might say, What are the odds?; and this is considered an interrogative pronoun. Cath Anne: [00:11:23] Next, we have demonstrative pronouns. These pronouns are used to indicate a noun and distinguish it from other entities. Cath Anne: [00:11:35] They are: this, that, these, and those. You might hear these words commonly in English grammar: this, that, these, and those. So, the example of a demonstrative pronoun is, This is the right one. Cath Anne: [00:11:55] Finally, we have indefinite pronouns. As the name implies indefinite pronouns do not refer to a specific person, place, or thing as nouns do and as more definite pronouns do. There are many indefinite pronouns and this includes: anyone, anywhere, everyone, none, someone and so on. So, as you can see these words are somewhat a bit more vague than some of the other words that are more direct that we have already discussed. So, for example, if we were to use one of these words in a sentence we might say, Everyone is going to the party. We could also say, No one is going to the market this Sunday. You could also ask, Is anyone going to buy lunch today? So, those are some examples of some indefinite pronouns. Cath Anne: [00:13:01] So, that is it for the lesson this week, folks. We hope that this information was of benefit to you. Best of luck returning to school and just a little reminder make sure to start jumping on with me on Instagram Live and Facebook Live every Monday at 7:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. I will be there to have a little chat with you guys and talk about life and if you have any academic questions, thats great too, and Ill also give you a little reminder to check out our videos. Love to connect with you guys. Cath Anne: [00:13:40] Also, if you are looking for some more valuable content put on by Homework Help Global, definitely check out Homework Help Global on various social media platforms. Were on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Google Plus, YouTube, Medium, we have lots of great blogs on there. Cath Anne: [00:14:03] Were on SoundCloud, Anchor, iTunes Apple Podcast and now were also on Spotify. So, if youre a podcast listener that can be a really great way to access our content. Cath Anne: [00:14:17] Also, just a quick reminder that if you did like this video and you are liking our content, please give it a like and subscribe to our channel because that will help us know that youre enjoying the content and will keep producing awesome content for you guys. So, thats it for this week signing off. My name is Cath Anne and I will see you soon.

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In everyday life, the term decantation is usually associated with wine. Decanting is also a chemical laboratory process used to separate mixtures. In its simplest form, it just means allowing a mixture of solid and liquid or two immiscible liquids to settle and separate by gravity. This process can be slow and tedious without the aid of a centrifuge. Once the mixture components have separated, the lighter liquid is poured off, leaving the heavier liquid or solid behind. Typically, a small amount of the lighter liquid is left behind. In laboratory conditions, small volumes of mixtures are decanted in test tubes. If time is not a concern, the test tube is kept at a 45-degree angle in a test tube rack. This allows the heavier particles to slide down the side of the test tube while allowing the lighter liquid a path to rise to the top. If the test tube were held vertically, the heavier mixture component could block the test tube and not allow the lighter liquid to pass as it rises. A centrifuge can make the rate of separation go faster by simulating a great increase in the force of gravity. Some Mixtures That Can Be Decanted Oil and water: Oil floats on top of water. Decanting the mixture allows the oil to be poured off the water.Gasoline or kerosene and water:Â  This mixture is an example often cited as a safety hazard. Decanting a mixture containing flammable solvents can be dangerous, as the flammable material evaporates and forms dangerous fumes.Dirt and water:Â  Muddy water can be cleared up by decanting. The soil will sink to the bottom of the tube, allowing the clear water to be poured off.Wine:Â  Sediment from the fermentation process can produce an undesirable taste. Wine is decanted to separate the wine from these sediments.Cream and milk:Â  Cream is separated from milk by decantation. Cream rises to the top of the milk mixture and is easily skimmed off.Blood and plasma:Â  A centrifuge is necessary for this decantation. Plasma can be removed from blood by decantation.

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Money is the root of all evil. Many of us grew up hearing that money is the root of all evil, but that is not really what scripture teaches us. Money is neither evil nor good. We will write a custom essay sample on Money Is the Root of All Evil or any similar topic only for you Order Now It is only what happens with money once it is in our hands that gives it qualities of either good or evil. Money can be many things, depending on how we relate to it. We need to understand the difference between a physical currency that is the basis for our lives and a material desire that is driven by greed. It is a fact that money makes the world go round and this is how we bargain for food, shelter, education, travel and just about everything in life has a price. Money is the reward for our work that allows us to enjoy the good things in life. It is the foundation for our social organizations and the donations to churches and charitable organizations that allows them to become established and function properly within our communities. From this point of view, money is not the evil; it is just a source of our survival. From the other hand, the love of money can destroys our lives. Not only money by themselves, but the desire of them. The greediness can destroy individuals, break up homes and even bring down nations. When the love of material possessions, social status and political power are the driving force behind our desire for money, we become rooted in evil. People can also make money there god. It depends on whether money is in control of the person or the person is in control of the money. It is clear, when money is in control of person it can make a lot of harm. To sum up, I should say that money is not evil, as I think. It’s just the greed that’s in the hearts of those who want it for needless riches and power that gives money the label of being evil. How to cite Money Is the Root of All Evil, Essay examples

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League Of Nations The Versaille Treaty, an agreement for peaceful terms among the warring nations of World War I, was extinguished by the insatiable desires of all parties involved. Woodrow Wilson, an inflexible, idealistic, righteous President was up against the vengeful Allies. Each with their own imperialistic views, conflicted as peace negotiations began. Wilson wanting to "make the world safe for Democracy" swooped into Paris to negotiate his Fourteen Points, leaving the Republicans impotent state back in the United States. Thus, Wilson's ideas faced great opposition by the Big Business Republican Party fearful he was going to run for reelection and by the Allies whom were looking to occupy German territory. It became apparent that the Allies were far more concerned with imperialism than the idealism Wilson pushed for in the League of Nations. This League leads to the basic understanding to the failure of the Versaille Treaty. The League of Nations faced great resistance first by the Allies and later the Republicans, which led to the Wilson -Lodge feud, the ultimate cause of destruction. Woodrow Wilson was thought to have a Messiah complex due to his desire to dictate peace and his unwillingness to compromise. At the end of World War I he compiled Fourteen Points, ultimately as propaganda. His main goal was to "make the world safe for Democracy," in other words, extend America's power and ideals through foreign nations. Of these Fourteen Points the most important was the League of Nations, an attempt to reorder the world. However, a great opponent of this "Wilsonian League" was Henry Cabot Lodge, a Republican opponent. Ultimately, many of the obstacles Wilson faced could have been over come had he publicly admitted he was not running for reelection once his prominence grew if the League was authorized. He also would have avoided defeat if he had been more willing to compromise with the republicans and added on a few revisions. Once the treaty was fabricated it met Republican opposition. In 1918 Wilson had appealed for a Democratic Congress to support his policy, however, due to issues at home the voters did the opposite. With Republicans in Control of both houses opposition was immense. Once the Senate denied the League, Wilson returned to Paris for modifications, but once again he faced resistance. France was looking to obtain the German Rhineland; likewise France and Japan were looking to gain territory. The outcome was the sacrifice of many of Wilson's Fourteen Points to establish a stronghold for the League of Nation. However, the modified treaty was undermined by the return of soldiers when it was apparent that "wartime idealism" had plummeted and the war for democracy had failed seeing that the Allies "greedy Imperialists." The illibreals, foreign groups and anti-British all had different views of the treaty, but ultimately it didn't matter because it only brought more attention to an immerging "problem." Republicans felt they had the right to revise the treaty when it returned from Paris because they had had no representative in at Peace Conference in France due to Wilson and also because their soldiers had fought in the war. This sort of division was what defeated the Treaty, American soldiers had not fought, Republican and Democrat soldiers had. Thus Lodge delayed the treaty by holding hearings in which foreign representatives sighted their objections to the pact. Lodge then began to tact reservations on the treaty. However not all approved, many mild reservationists felt that Lodge's reservation were too strong. They could have been persuaded by the Wilson to join the Democratic side, but he didn't defer to them. In an attempt to fight Lodge's reservations, Wilson toured across the country, however this is what brought the ultimate demise of the Versaille Treaty. After a powerful speech on the behalf of the League of Nations, Wilson suffered a stroke. With no Leader in the Senate to replace him, Lodge had control. Once Wilson was even capable of making decisions, he refused to compromise his beliefs to Lodge. However, public opinion still favored the treaty (with some reservations) and when the Senate voted it down, they were forced to revote by the public. Lodge then entered into secret negotiations with the Democrats, which landed him in an accusation of treachery, and Lodge eventually dropped these negotiations. Wilson then directed his democratic following to reject the treaty, but they felt the pact could no longer be ratified, thus many vote in favor of it. The public never being able to directly express their views of the treaty gained the opportunity when Harding ran for president, whom

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To Kill a Mockingbird - Racism essays To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel rifle with references of racial prejudice and injustice. The South has never been a bastion for racial equality, and still can be seen by some to harbor the last vestiges of bigotry. Harper Lee does a great job demonstrating the effects of racial inequality, through the main characters reactions, and the overall outcome of the novel. The novel itself encompasses many of the feelings that were flying around during the time at which it was written. The first racist event that occurs in the book, is the incident that ensues at Calpurnias church. Calpurnia is a servant at the finch house, and is an African American. One Sunday when Atticus is not at home, Calpurnia has to decide what to do with the children. She does not wish to send them to church alone, because there was a mishap that occurred the last time the children went by themselves. After thinking about it, she decides to take Scout and Jem to the church she normally attends. When Calpurnia and the children arrive, a black member of the church gets irritated, and wants them to leave. Segregation at the time was normal, and the whites and blacks went to different churches. Scout and Jem, not wanting to cause any trouble, were ready to leave. Calpurnia, however, stands up for the children and as a result, the church comes to her aid. Reverend Sykes and other members of the black community accept the Finch children with open hands. This skirmish here shows that racism is not one sided. Many blacks hold a deep resentment for the white race at this time. When church is over Scout questions Calpurnia. She wants to know why Calpurnia does nigger-talk to her folks, when she knows its not right. At first Calpurnia contends that she is black, but Scout quickly brushes it off. After Calpurnia thinks for a little while, she claims it is not necessary to tell all she knows. She does not want to make her fellow blacks be...

7 Redundant Adjectives

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