Preparing For AP Chemistry Free Response

Preparing For AP Chemistry Free ResponseThis year's AP Chemistry Free Response assignment is relatively easy, since the subject matter is fairly standard. While there is a lot of importance placed on good writing, in terms of the course and the tests, it isn't always as important as the correct information. However, with the stress that students will be experiencing due to the impending midterms and finals, a good grasp of the AP subject is absolutely necessary for success in AP Chemistry Free Response.The topic of this year's AP Chemistry Free Response is springtime experiments. To prepare for this challenge, you should read and understand the syllabus and quizzes. While most of the course content is straightforward, it is important to recognize that this syllabus is just a framework for the tests. There are many additional questions, ideas, and concepts that are needed for successful test-taking and analysis.For the first test of the year, you will be presented with the concept of building systems. The syllabus does not go into great detail about this concept, but there are plenty of other questions to test this one concept. The other topics for the test include phytoplankton, crystals, aqua regia, sodium, potassium, water, etc. If you plan on taking several practice tests in order to improve your score, these other topics will need to be familiarized with prior to the actual test.The last of the three main topics for this year's AP Chemistry Free Response is crystallization. For the test, there are numerous written and oral challenges to test this topic. If you are eager to improve your score, you should prepare for all of these topics. In addition to reading the syllabus, you should also be sure to prepare for questions in advance. There are many questions that will only appear during the actual test that will give you a chance to improve your score.Another area that has been a focus of many AP courses is the concept of biomolecules. For the test, you will be presented with multiple chemical reactions, such as sulfur dioxide (S3) and hydrogen chloride (H2Cl). As with the previous concepts, you should prepare for all of these topics prior to taking the actual exam.As is true with most challenges, there are some aspects of the test that will not be covered on the syllabus. On those topics, you will need to look up the answer on the internet or at an AP textbook. Fortunately, there are many websites that contain multiple practice tests, which you can take in order to practice solving these types of problems.The last of the three main topics for the AP Chemistry Free Response is antimatter. This topic is covered in the practice tests for the past several years, and this year's syllabus does not go into great detail about this concept. Nonetheless, there are several test questions to test this one concept, and these tests are available on the Internet.

6 Powerfully Simple Ways to Free Yourself From Fear - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / 6 Powerfully Simple Ways to Free Yourself From Fear - Introvert Whisperer 6 Powerfully Simple Ways to Free Yourself From Fear Recently, I asked a number of Introverts what was the biggest career-limiting thing they faced. I expected to hear “networking” as an answer; it’s an almost universally hated activity for Introverts. The answer I received: Fear. I was kind of surprised, and at the same time, I wasn’t. Fear is a potent emotion and can cause us a world of grief if we allow it to take over and rule our lives. It can cause you to not join a gathering that sounds fun and frightening at the same time. It can cause you to not speak up when you know you have real value to contribute. Fear is not fun. Does fear course through you all too often? Is fear limiting your career? I’m not going to try to cajole you or cheerlead your fear away. It doesn’t work like that for us Introverts. Instead, I’d like to give you some very practical, pragmatic things to do help drive your fear away. 1. Shine a Light on It The best way to shrink fear is to understand it very specifically. Put it under a magnifying glass by asking yourself exactly what is the thing holding you back? Many times we can cause fear to disappear, or at least shrink, when we get analytical with it. It really prefers to be vague and unknown. (Like this thought? Tweet it!) All too often, our fear is one of rejection, such as approaching a person or having one of our ideas rejected. 2. Ask Yourself “What’s the Worst That Could Happen?” If you pursue the thing you fear, what is the worst thing that could happen? This may help you identify what “it” is. It can also help you realize the outcome is not nearly as big as you were making it out to be. 3. Treat It Like a Problem to Solve Once you can identify and name your fear, you can then turn it into a problem to solve. You can’t solve a free-floating thing, which makes the first step vital to this step. 4. Figure Out Your Options Fear likes it when we have a sense of helplessness. Take power over your fear by researching what options you have for improving your ability to do something about it. 5. Build a Skill Usually, our fear stems from the dark unknown. That unknown is not knowing how to do something. It can be a circular problem: You don’t do something, which means you have no skill, which means you aren’t comfortable with doing it, which means you don’t do it. Break the circle by building your skill. 6. Cop an Attitude Sometimes you just have to laugh at a rejection and not take life so seriously. Hey, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, right? Unless you’re skydiving or rock climbing (which most likely isn’t your career), most of the things we do in the course of a day at work aren’t that scary. Maybe you’re going to be embarrassed, but you’ll get over it. For all of your capabilities and skills, it’s not worth limiting what you can do in your career. You will be soooo much happier once you can largely eliminate fear from your life. Another way to think about this is the acronym of FEAR = False Expectations Appearing Real. Get it? It’s false. Don’t listen to false now that you know better. What causes you the most fear in your career? Share your struggles in the comments naming them helps you take control back! Image: Flickr Go to top Let me emphasize that Self-Promotion doesn’t have to be obnoxious to be effective. But, if you don’t Self-Promote you, who will? If you ever want to get ahead, you have to learn how to Self-Promote. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my video that shows you simple, yet effective ways to Self-Promote. Start watching now: CLICK HERE Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleash your professional potential.

The Trick to Being Likeably Confident in an Interview - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / The Trick to Being Likeably Confident in an Interview - Introvert Whisperer The Trick to Being Likeably Confident in an Interview Career Attraction August 18, 2014 Body Language, Communication, Personal Branding No responses Go to top You’ve secured an interview! Congratulations! But, uggg! Then comes that sinking feeling Sure, it’s a huge step forward knowing you’ve been selected for an interview. But knowing you’re going to have to show up and perform is often enough to make most people’s stomachs do a backward flip. If this is you, you’re not alone. Going for a job interview is probably in the top five most uncomfortable things to have to do. At this point, you’ll have gone through the kinds of questions you’re going to be asked, and you will have some answers thought out in your head. You’ll also have done some research about the company you’re interviewing at. And even though this helps, it still isn’t quite enough to give you that personal edge when you get in the room. And you’re reading this because you already know that. You’re aware that people relate to people, and the way you come across in the face-to-face meeting is going to have a huge effect on whether you get hired. Your resume and qualifications have got you this far. Now it’s down to the interview. It Would Be Useful to Have the Charisma of George Clooney You see, it’s a delicate balance you face from here on out. You need to come across as confident: confident in your abilities, that you can do the job, that you’ll fit in with the culture, and confident enough that people will generally enjoy working with you. At the same time, you want to give arrogance a very wide berth. In essence, what you’re shooting for is “likeably confident,” as this will tick all the boxes without pushing the wrong buttons. The bad news is that learning a few tactics and handshakes aren’t going to cut it. Sure, techniques and body language know-how can help a bit, but if underneath it all you’re feeling inadequate, thats going to leak through. The problem you face is that overconfidence is, in essence, a compensation for an internal “lacking.” Arrogance only happens when people feel insecure and need to try to hammer home the point of how good they think they are on the surface. The danger is that, even if you’re consciously trying not to come across as arrogant, you have to balance that with appearing too vulnerable and delicate. And when you’re trying to balance it consciously, in addition to remembering all those good points you’ve prepared and trying to build rapport, you’re setting yourself up for cognitive overloadâ€"giving your brain so much to think about that your responses slow down and you don’t come across as natural. What’s the Alternative, Then? Well, it sounds easy, but don’t let the simplicity fool you, because the exercise I’m about to share with you flat-out brings home the bacon. If you’re ready to really rock your interview with real inner confidence, keep reading. This is where we separate the doers and achievers from the “content skimmers.” Real, inner confidence comes from internal self-esteem. It’s a place where you are really sure of yourself and happy with yourself to the point where you don’t have to artificially inflate yourself or try and put others down. This is a place where you’re comfortable to be around and people like being around you. The only way to make this show up on the outside is by building it up on the inside. Like “presence,” you either have it, or you don’tOr do you? What you’re about to learn is an exercise that will allow you to quickly make a shift in your level of self-esteem and inner confidence that will outshine any tooth whitener you’ve bought from the store especially for the interview. What we’re going to learn is how to shortcut years of personal and professional development and fast-track your outer confidence quota to a level where you realize you’re so valuable inwardly that outwardly, you’ll have them at “hello.” Your “Because I’m Worth It Map Take out a fresh piece of paper, and in the center, write down the words “reasons why I should get my dream job” and draw a bubble around it (like in the diagram below). For added motivation, write down specifically what that dream job is. Next, you’re going to write down these reasons, shooting off into other bubbles which can be attached to the central bubble or to each other as your brain sees fit. You’re aiming to write down 200 reasons. (That’s right, 200. You’ll see why in a moment.) Keep your reasons shortâ€"you want to get as many on the page as possible. And to get to the 200, go through all the different areas of your life, past and present. Look at everything, even if it’s a tenuous reason. We’re trying to drill into your psyche the feeling that you are deserving. Eventually (somewhere between reasons 150 and 190), it just throws its hands up and says “Yes, I’m worth it!” and you feel a shift where those old thoughts of self-doubt and worry are overridden by your new sense of confidence. So get as detailed as you canâ€" you’re looking for as many reasons as possible to drill the notion into your mind that you actually do deserve to have whatever it is you’ve put in your center circle. The example below is what it should look like in the beginning, but you’re looking to build it up to 200 reasons, so you’re probably going to need another sheet of paper.

How to Fix Fret Buzz (Guitar Buzzing) Once and For All

How to Fix Fret Buzz (Guitar Buzzing) Once and For All Sign up successful 5 Steps to Fix Fret Buzz, AKA Guitar Buzzing 1. Check Your Strings Strings covered with dirt or grime can create a host of problems. Make sure to clean and change your guitar strings regularly to ensure the best sound overall. If your strings continue to buzz, but only when youre playing with a lot of pressure,   you may need to switch to heavier strings. 2. Check Your Frets Hold your guitar out and look down its neck to check that all of the frets are even and the binding is still intact. Examine your guitar for worn or uneven frets, as any grooves or depressions from frequent use can cause fret buzz. Fret replacements can be pricey, so if you notice any issues, take your guitar into a shop to see if they can simply reset the frets, which can help. 3. Check the Fingerboard If you notice that the ends of your frets have become sharp and jagged, it may indicate issues with the actual fingerboard. This is a common problem for players in dry environments, especially if youre not taking proper care of your guitar. Try using lemon oil on the fretboard to keep the wood moisturized.   If the fingerboard is already warped, take it into a shop to get the frets leveled. In the worst case scenario, you may need to replace the fingerboard. 4. Check the Hardware Examine the guitar for any other loose parts: the bridge, pegheads, braces, string windings and screws, as well as cracks in the body. A good way to find loose parts it to tap your knuckles against the neck and body and listen for any rattling. If youre not familiar with guitar repair, make sure to take your instrument to a professional so you dont create even more damage. 5. Check Your Technique Even if your guitar is in great shape, poor (or simply under-developed) technique can be the underlying culprit of guitar buzzing. If you havent developed calluses on your fingers yet, for example, you may not be putting enough pressure on the strings. Other causes include placing the pick at an unusual angle (keep it at a 90-degree angle perpendicular to the strings), or placing the fingers too far behind the fret. Work on your technique, and you should notice a much better sound as you progress. Did you find the cause of your fret buzz? Let us know in the comments section below! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by meddygarnet.

Difference Quotient

Difference Quotient Difference Quotient is an effective tool in calculus. It is used to find out slope of a secant line. Secant line is a line that intersects at any two points on a curve. Difference quotient is used in defining the derivative. Dividing the function difference from the difference of the points is called as difference quotient. . We know that slope is change in y axis over change in x axis. If secant line passes through two points (x, f(x)) and (x + h, f(x + h)). Then the slope of a secant line is calculated as m = (f(x + h) f(x)) / (x + h) x. by simplifying this we get slope = (f(x + h) f(x)) / h and it is denoted by d y/d x. Problem 1: Find the difference quotient of function f(x) = 4x^2 - 1 Solution: Given function isf(x) = 4x^2 -1 = So f(x + h) = 4(x + h) ^2 -1 = Now find, f(x + h) - f(x) = 4(x + h) ^2 -1 (4x^2 -1) = 4(x^2 + h^2 + 2xh) 1 - 4x^2 + 1 = 4x^2 + 4h^2 + 8xh 1 - 4x^2 + 1 = 4h^2 + 8xh = Difference Quotient for function f(x) = (f(x + h) f(x)) / h = (4h^2 + 8xh)/h = 4h + 8x. Problem 2: Find the difference quotient of the function f(x) =3 - 5x Solution: Given function isf(x) = 3 - 5x = So f(x + h) = 3 5(x + h) = Now find, f(x + h) - f(x) = 3 5(x + h) (3 - 5x) = 3 5 x - 5h 3 + 5x = -5h = Difference Quotient for function f(x) = (f(x + h) f(x)) / h = -5h /h = -5.

The Different Types of Law

The Different Types of Law What Are Main Areas of Law? ChaptersTwo Broad ClassificationsTort LawFamily LawContract LawPersonal DisputesWe hear legal terms regularly bandied about: on the telly, on the news, in conversation; perhaps you might even have had a case to bring before the court.Or worse: you might have been a defendant in a legal case â€" meaning somebody brought charges against you!The law is the law is the law, but there are distinct divisions to address specific legal matters that might arise so, if you have a legal matter to take up, you should address it to the proper court and to a solicitor that specializes in that type of law.Conversely, if you are a law student still trying to decide your area of expertise, you may want to know more about the various fields of law.Either way, this article is meant for you! Superprof now jumps into the legal fray to bring you salient points of the four main types of law that shapes and governs our society. two types of law that are absolutely distinct from one another: criminal law and civil law.Broadly painted, the difference between the two is that criminal law addresses offences against society â€" the more heinous crimes such as murder and rape, drug deals and assaults.Those thus accused are prosecuted by the state in Magistrate’s court or Crown court, and, if convicted of misdeed(s), that conviction would be entered on that person’s criminal record.Most people never acquire a criminal record!By contrast, civil law is a much broader topic that encompasses everything from immigration to tort.That is a French word meaning wrongdoing.Civil cases may be brought by individuals or by companies and may seek simple redress or substantial and extended compensation.Civil cases may include:Insurance payouts â€" you bring suit against someone’s insurance company after a traffic accident, for example.Breaches of contract: your landlord or employer has failed to live up to his/her formalised agreement.Divorce and child custody â€" one party files suit against the othe rpersonal injury cases â€" contrary to the name, you don’t need to be physically injured to obtain compensation; you may seek relief because of mental anguish brought on by discrimination, for example.traffic offences: speeding tickets and any other moving violations; you may even dispute parking tickets in civil court!Negligence: you become sick after eating in a restaurant, you may sue the restaurant owner because s/he is responsible for providing uncontaminated food.Copyright and design right infringement: whether an artistic medium or a functional item, they are protected from reproduction for a certain period of time.One gripping civil case of note was the one brought against O.J. Simpson â€" what was called America’s trial of the Century.He was found not guilty of murder in criminal court but was found liable for the death of his wife in civil court through the lawsuit brought by her family.They received an injunction against him: any future earnings are to go directly to relieve his debt to the families concerned!Discover the the different law tutors on Superprof.Crimes are offences prosecuted by the state Source: Pixabay Credit: GeraltOne critical difference between civil and criminal court proceedings is how the parties involved are labelled.For criminal cases, the defendant(s) must answer to the charges made against him/her by the prosecution.In civil law, the parties are generally designated as the plaintiff â€" the one complaining to or petitioning the court, and the defendant: the person being sued.They may also be called petitioner and respondent.However, no matter the grounds of the lawsuit or the criminal charge, in our country, all judges are to follow judicial precedent, meaning that decisions made in higher courts are binding onto lower courts.Now we delve into four main types of law addressed in civil courts in the UK each type necessitating  the intervention of a different kind of lawyer.Tort LawThis is an umbrella term for any litigat ion that addresses wrongdoing between two parties.Tort law covers assault, battery, trespass, intentional infliction of emotional distress and product liability â€" when your new phone explodes, for example.Briefly stated: when one party’s alleged negligence ‘injures’ the other party â€" causes them financial or physical harm or some other type of duress, the injured party may engage the services of a tort lawyer to seek redress.Of course, nothing says that you must hire a solicitor but, the law being very complex, your best chance at settling any dispute in your favour demands someone with legal training.Tort law comprises of all past litigation decisions which form the basis of deciding compensation for people who claim injury in a court of law.Damages are generally monetary in nature and may cover the loss of earning capability, medical expenses, reimbursement for property damage or loss and may even include punitive damages â€" a sum that the defendant must pay to the plai ntiff as punishment.Of course, this is a mere overview of torts; the topic is so vast that entire volumes have been written about it!A current case in point of a verbal/social contract gone wrong involves the American dine-n-dasher who misrepresented his romantic intent to various women, inviting them to a fine restaurant â€" only to leave the lovelorn women to foot the bill for his extravagant meal.As dining/dashing is considered a crime in California, he is currently being held to a criminal statute rather than any civil code.However, in addition to criminal penalties, the women in question also have the option of bringing civil charges against him.This case presents a fascinating study of a contract law!It is in the public interest that verbal contracts, as well as written ones, receive the same treatment under the law. However, verbal contract breaches tend to be much harder to prove.In the days prior to digital recording, most such cases boiled down to the credibility of the pa rties involved.Tax law, labor law, business law and corporate law; estate law and property law; international law and immigration law â€" a branch of law practice that is currently under close scrutiny all over the world...These are particularly high-profile categories that anyone in law school may choose as their specialization.Lawyers can be expensive, check Superprof guide to pro-bono legal aid.However, the fourth type of law we will cover is rather ambiguously labelled.Personal disputes need not be a black and white affair; mediation can help you see the other side of things! Source: Pixabay Credit: Kabaldesch0Personal DisputesTechnically, any legal issues between two parties are considered disputes.The legal system considers everything from public and private nuisance claims to bankruptcy and personal injury personal disputes.Those aforementioned elderly who must bring suit against their family â€" perhaps for a will dispute or inheritance provisions, would most likely do so as a personal dispute rather than a tort case.The first order of business in personal disputes is mediation.This is a process in which both sides meet and discuss the pertinent issues under the guidance and advice of their family lawyer.If the matter at hand does not involve family, many types of lawyers are available.You may need a business lawyer to help protect your rights in corporate matters, or you may need an injury lawyer when seeking redress against someone who struck your car while driving.Should negotiation not resolve the issue, you and your counsel will find yourself embroiled in a civil court case whose resolution may not be entirely in your favour.Whether you work in a law firm actively practising law, are taking strides toward obtaining your law degree or if you are just looking for a bit of legal education so that you may be better versed in public law...Learning about advocacy, jurisprudence and legislation in general will serve you well but law tuition fee can be ex pensive and may require that you get a law scholarship.After all, we all have a constitutional duty to fulfil our social contract as citizens by learning everything we can about different types of law, if only that we might uphold them better.And who knows? You may decide to embark on legal studies if you’re not yet enrolled in law courses!Check for law tutors online.

Tips for Children to Overcome Procrastination

Tips for Children to Overcome Procrastination Many parents have experienced the frustration of watching their child put off important school work or studying until it is a stressful, fire drill situation. But procrastination isnt just annoying, saysEileen Huntington of Huntington Learning Center. It can be downright harmful. Parents often ask us what they can do to teach their children how to not procrastinate, and we feel there are two aspects to discuss,Huntington says. First is helping children understand why procrastination is so detrimental to their learning, and the second part comes down to adopting good habits. Here are some of the dangers of procrastination: Everything takes longer than it needs to. The most obvious problem with procrastination is that it wastes precious time. Homework that could take an hour instead takes an entire night. Often, children who procrastinate do everything school-related at the last minuteor worse, they run out of hours in the dayand squander away all their free time. Children hold themselves back. What children dont realize when they procrastinate repeatedly is that they are not fulfilling their potential. The time they spend goofing around instead of doing what they need to do is time they could be bettering themselvesin school or some other extracurricular passion. It causes stress. Procrastination puts children in the bad situation of having something to do and not enough time to do it. That is certain to lead to stress and tears for children and their parents. Long term, this can take a toll, causing children to feel overwhelmed and disappointed in themselves. Even with good intentions, children set themselves up to fail. Picture a child who wants to earn a good grade but continuously undermines his or her abilities by waiting until the last minute to study and do homework. Children simply cannot achieve goals they set for themselves when they put things off over and over. And now the tips. Here are five suggestions to help your child conquer procrastination: Embrace the planner. The planner is a great tool to help your child stay organized and on track. Each day, your child should record all homework and upcoming tests or deadlines. The planner should drive your childs nightly to-do list and serve as the master checklist for everything school related. Prioritize each days to-dos. Have your child make a list of homework at the start of each homework session and rank each task in order of importance. That exercise alone helps children get into work mode and gives them clear direction on what to start with when sitting down for homework. Make homework time screen-free time. Get your child into the habit of putting the smartphone or tablet in a drawer during homework time. And under no circumstances should your child do homework in front of a television. Set time goals. Research shows that set periods of work time combined with regular breaks help students maintain focus longer. Set a timer during homework to have your child work for 25 minutes before earning a five-minute break. Rely on programs to help with tech distractions. Many children (especially those in middle and high school) need computers to do homework. If youre concerned about making sure your child doesnt waste time on the internet or social media, programs like RescueTime are a great way to track the amount of time spent on different websites, email, and applications like Microsoft Word. You can block distracting websites during focus periods and set up alerts for spending too much time on websites or social media. Last and certainly not least,Huntington reminds parents to address the matter at hand: why their children might be procrastinating. Some children who are struggling avoid work because they fear failure, she says. Others are disorganized and lack good time management skills. Procrastination is also one symptom of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Bottom line: there are many reasons children procrastinate, but parents can help by addressing the underlying causes. For help getting your child focused on school and into a good homework routine, call Huntington at 1-800-CAN LEARN.

Learn English Verbs Expressing Sounds - English Lesson via Skype

Learn English Verbs Expressing Sounds - English Lesson via Skype There are lots of verbs in the English language that express different sounds. How do we distinguish them? Well, hopefully this blog will give you an insight in to some of the English verbs expressing sounds. Many of them can also be used as a noun.Lets get started. English Verbs Expressing Sounds DRONEToday we associate this word as a noun connected to these flying gadgets controlled by a hand held device.However, as a verb we can express a sound that someone makes when they go on and on about something in a very monotonous boring voice.It can also relate to a humming noise similar to that made by bees.Example: My boss is very boring, he drones on at work every week about compliance. Compliance, compliance that’s all I seem to hear all week!!GASPWhen you are struggling for air or when you try swimming under water without breathing you come to the surface gasping for air.Informally we sometimes use it to describe when we are very thirsty on a hot day and in need of a cold drink.Example: I’m gasping, could you pass me the bottle of water.A GASP as a noun is this sound people make when they get a little shock.For example, if you are in an audience watching a show and an acrobat is trying something quite dangerous the audience gasp when he almost falls.YELLA Yell is a loud sh out we make when we want to be heard about the noise of everyone else or we yell when we are perhaps annoyed.Example: There was a large noisy crowd in the train station. I was waiting for my friend and I had to yell so that he could hear me.My neighbours are always arguing. I can hear them yelling and screaming at each other most days.Keep reading, theres more. English Verbs to Talk about Sounds - Infographic Enjoyed this infographic? Here’s what you can do next: English Sound Verbs CHANTA chant is a simple song or melody normally repeated several times.For example, football fans chant the names of their favourite players when watching a football match.Example: Messi was playing another great name and after he scored the winning goal the fans chanted his name for the remainder of the game.MOANWe are probably all familiar with this. We all moan from time to time when we don’t want to do something or something is not right.Children in particular moan when their parents constantly ask them to do something.Example: Ah mum do I have to. I don’t want to go to the supermarket. It ‘s boring, why do I have to go ? Why can’t I stay at home with Dad? That is a real moan.SNORTThis is like an animal sound. Usually associated with pigs. Pigs snort. Humans can also snort.To snort is usually a sign that we are unhappy about something and the noise comes from the nose not the mouth.Example: Did you see the neighbours got a new car? Huh, he snorted, another one. They ar e always changing their car!SCREAMA familiar sound for those of you that have children.The loud scream of a crying baby.The frightened scream whilst watching a scary movie.These are all examples of this high pitched noise.People scream to show they are angry or to get attention when they are being ignored.Example: She screamed at her husband because he refused to apologise.WHIMPERThis also a sound we make when we complain but it is usually a quiet soft sound the opposite of a scream.A dog that has been scolded for misbehaving is likely to whimper.Similarly a child who has been scolded by its parents might do the same.Example: The child whimpers a low sob holding back the tears: I’m sorry I didn’t mean it. Can I play with my toys, please?BOOWhen we do not like something we are watching or disagree with someone’s performance in particular where we have paid money to watch the performance.The opposite fans in a football match will often boo the player from the other team who is about to take a very important penalty kick.Or they will boo a player on the opposite team who once played for their team.Politicians are always booed when they make speeches before an election.Youre doing great, 11 more to come! English Verbs Expressing Sounds CHEERThis is the opposite of to boo. We cheer when something good happens or the speech is right on the money (what we want to hear).A loud cheer could be heard coming from the football stadium. The home team had obviously scored a goal.Example: He cheered when he heard the news that the hostages had been released.POPThis is quite informal. We can pop a balloon (when we burst it) it is the noise the balloon makes if we blow it up and then burst it by sticking a needle into it.We pop a bottle of champagne to celebrate. When we open the bottle and take out the cork the champagne pops.Example: It was New Years Eve and when the Church bells rang you could hear the sound of champagne corks popping in the restaurant.SIZZLEThis is a hot sound. When we cook meat in a frying pan or on a BBQ you can hear the meat sizzle as it cooks.Example: I always enjoy the sound of sausages sizzling on a pan when I make hotdogs for the family.We also use this verb to express the feeling if we lie too long i n the sun.Example: I lay on the beach and sizzled in the sun.HISSAnother animal like sound. Snakes hiss.It is also the noise made when the air escapes from a ball or a car or bike tyre.Example: I could hear the sound of hissing air as soon as I drove over that broken bottle. My tyre was flat (no air/ punctured) in no time at all.BLARETo blare is also to scream but we usually use this to refer to something happening in the background like a loud TV set or someone playing music on a radio very loudly.Example: Do you have to have that music blaring all night. The neighbours will complain again. Please turn it down now!TINKLEThis is a quiet sound, like a small bell.The bell on a bicycle tinkles when we ring it to warn someone we are behind them.The small bells inside a Christmas tree decoration tinkle when you shake it.Example: Emily touched the tiny bell and shook it gently, the soft sound tinkled in the air. CLINKWe mentioned earlier about the popping of champagne corks when we celebrate New Year.When the champagne is poured into the glasses we clink our glasses together and say cheers as a sign of the celebration.Also when someone wants to get everyone’s attention, for example at a wedding.Example: He gently clinks his glass: And now Ladies and Gentlemen it’s time for the speeches!SWISHUsually, a noise we associate with curtains or long dresses as they move in a certain direction.At night time we often close (or draw) the curtains by pulling on a light rope or string and the curtains swish as the close.A dog can swish its tail as it wags it when happy.RATTLEWe rattle something when we shake it. The sound of a rattle is a short sharp noise when we shake a box or tin.Example: He rattled the package to see if he could guess what was inside.An impatient child at Christmas might rattle his presents to find out what he got.The rattlesnake one of the worlds most deadly snakes makes a rattl ing noise as it moves its tail.RAMBLETo ramble is to talk for a long time but not with any great structure or organisation.A person who rambles usually forgets what he was originally talking about and gets easily distracted.Example: The old professor loved to talk about history but in the middle of his lecture he would often start talking about politics or economics and ramble on for a long time.SQUEAKThis is again associated with animal noises.A squeak is a quiet little noise often made by mice and similar rodents.Someone who speaks very gently can also be said to squeak. It is a short quiet shrill like sound.New shoes often squeak when we first wear them.Floor boards squeak when we walk on them.Example: We literally cannot walk along the entire first floor without the sound of squeaking boards.

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