Let’s learn how to find the surface area and volume of a rectangular prism. What is a Rectangular Prism? Prisms are three-dimensional objects with two equal bases or ends, flat surfaces or sides, and the same cross-section along its length. A cube is a prism, but unlike a cube that has 6 equal square faces, a rectangular prism has six …
Linear Equations: Formula & Examples
Let’s learn about linear equations. What is a Linear Equation? A linear equation is the equation for a straight line. It’s a combination of constants and variables and is probably the simplest algebraic equations you’ll have to deal with. The standard form of linear equation is expressed in the formula:Ax + By + C = 0where A, B, and C …
Sentence Fragment: Lacking Components
Let’s learn how to identify and fix a sentence fragment. What is a Sentence Fragment? A group of words marked by a period isn’t automatically a sentence. Recall from your basic English lessons that a sentence consists of a subject, verb, and complete thought, therefore the absence of any of these leads to sentence fragments. Sentence fragments are clauses or …
Volume of a Cone: Formula & Examples
Let’s learn how to determine the volume of a cone. What is a Cone? A cone is a three-dimensional object that has a circular base; a vertex or top; a height which is the perpendicular distance from the vertex to the base; and a slant height which refers to the distance from the vertex to the side and down to …
Rise vs Raise: What’s the Difference?
Let’s learn the difference between rise vs raise. Rise vs Raise – Summarizing the Difference If we are to make a list of English words that are often confused, raise and rise are sure to show up. Let today be the last day you confuse them. Raise is a transitive verb, which means it requires an object. In “Manny raised …
Which vs That: Introducing Clauses
Let’s learn when to use which vs that. Which vs That – How Are They Different? Which and that both connect an adjective clause to the noun or pronoun modified, but they differ in terms of the relevance of the clause attached to them. To review, clauses can be defined in two ways: restrictive (essential) and non-restrictive (non-essential). Which vs That …
Onomatopoeia: A Word that Mimics a Sound
From an early age, we’re taught to identify animals by imitating the sound they make. For example, cats go “meow,” dogs say “woof,” “moo” for cows, and so on. The process of forming a word that mimics the sound of a thing or person is called onomatopoeia, which is also the term for the resulting word. Aside from animal sounds, …
Quadratic Formula: Equation & Examples
Let’s learn how to use the quadratic formula. Using the quadratic formula is one of the methods used in solving quadratic equations, especially when the equation cannot be solved by factoring. The quadratic formula solves any quadratic equation in the standard form: ax2+bx+c = 0, where a ≠0. So, make sure the equation you’re working on is in the …
Expletive: A Word that Does Not Add Meaning
Let’s learn about the definition of an expletive and how it is used. What are Expletives? There are better ways to start a sentence other than with “there are.” In English grammar, certain words and phrases are considered expletives – words that do not add meaning to a sentence and are often used as fillers. They are also called empty …
Compliment vs Complement: What’s the Difference?
Let’s learn about the difference between compliment vs complement. The Difference Between Compliment vs Complement “You look great!” is a compliment, but “Your red dress complements your figure” means your red dress enhances your figure or completes your look. Compliment and complement are commonly confused words mainly because they’re homophones – words that sound similar but have different meaning and …