Wednesday, March 18, 2020

5 Pairs of Prepositional Idioms

5 Pairs of Prepositional Idioms 5 Pairs of Prepositional Idioms 5 Pairs of Prepositional Idioms By Mark Nichol A prepositional phrase is called that, and not a noun-and-preposition phrase or the like, for a good reason: The preposition determines the meaning. Here are five examples of pairs of prepositional phrases that are distinct in meaning because of the preposition used. 1. At Ease/with Ease In addition to being a military command to prompt a parade formation to adopt a degree of relaxation, â€Å"at ease† refers to a state of relaxation: â€Å"He stood at ease while waiting his turn.† â€Å"With ease† also modifies an action, but it is used to refer to a sense of effortlessness in such statements as â€Å"She completed the gymnastics routine with ease.† 2. At the End/in the End â€Å"At the end† is not used on its own as an idiom, but it appears in such expressions as â€Å"at the end of the day† (to mean â€Å"ultimately† or â€Å"as it turned out†) and â€Å"at the end of (one’s) rope† or â€Å"tether† to mean â€Å"pushed to (one’s) limits.† â€Å"In the end,† by itself, has the same senses as â€Å"at the end of the day.† 3. In Favor of/in Favor With To be in favor of is to approve of something. To be in favor with a person or a group is to have their approval or support. 4. By Name/in Name â€Å"By name† is used in such constructions as â€Å"I don’t know him by name† meaning that the person in question is known by the speaker or writer on some other basis, as by sight. (The speaker or writer recognizes the person by his appearance, for example, but doesn’t know his name.) Byname is a synonym for nickname. â€Å"In name† appears in the phrase â€Å"in name only,† meaning â€Å"not actually† (â€Å"Smith is the leader in name only; Jones actually runs everything†). â€Å"In (someone’s) name† means â€Å"as (someone’s) property† (â€Å"The house is in my name†) or â€Å"on (someone’s) behalf† (â€Å"Stop! In the name of the law!†) 5. On Time/in Time â€Å"On time† means â€Å"punctual.† â€Å"In time† means â€Å"within a determined time.† Want to improve your English in five minutes a day? Get a subscription and start receiving our writing tips and exercises daily! Keep learning! Browse the General category, check our popular posts, or choose a related post below:12 Greek Words You Should Know7 Patterns of Sentence Structure5 Examples of Misplaced Modifiers

Monday, March 2, 2020

Special Education Supports and Services

Special Education Supports and Services Most parents of special education students remember when their child first came under the radar of her teachers and school administrators. After that initial call home, the jargon began to land fast and furious. IEPs, NPEs, ICT... and that was just the acronyms. Having a child with special needs requires that parents become advocates, and to learn all the options available to your child could (and does) fill a seminar. Perhaps the fundamental unit of special ed options is the support. What Are Special Ed Supports? Supports are any services, strategies or situations that may benefit your child in school. When your childs IEP (Individualized Education Plan) team meets- thats you, your childs teacher, and school personnel that may include the psychologist, counselor, and others- most of the discussion will be about the kinds of supports that can help the student. Kinds of Special Ed Supports Some special education supports are fundamental. Your child may need transportation to and from school. She may be unable to function in a large classroom and need one with fewer pupils. He may benefit from being in a team-taught or ICT class. These kinds of supports will change the situation of your child in school and may require changing his classroom and teacher. Services is another typically prescribed support. Services range from therapeutic consultations with a counselor to sessions with occupational or physical therapists. These kinds of supports rely on providers who may not be part of the school and may be contracted by the school or your towns department of education. For some severely disabled children or those whose disability is the result of an accident or other physical trauma, supports may take the shape of medical interventions. Your child may need help eating lunch or using the bathroom. Often these supports fall beyond the capacity of a public school and an alternative setting is recommended. The following is a list provides you with some samples of special education support modifications, adjustments, strategies, and services that may be provided to meet the needs of various exceptional students. This list is also helpful to assist you to determine which strategies would best suit your child. The list of examples will vary depending upon the actual level of support determined by the placement of the student. Alternate curriculumSpecific reading materialsAnger and/or stress managementSpecial education teacher for resource or withdrawal supportTest and exam supportAttendance monitoringBehavior managementClassroom modifications: alternate seating arrangementsCurriculum modifications and adjustmentsLearning strategiesEducational assistant support (paraprofessional)Peer teachingSelf-contained classTechnology supportFacility modifications or adjustmentsPartial school dayToileting, feedingTimeout and/or physical restraintsVolunteer assistanceSmall group instructionWithdrawal supportCommunity work experienceSocial integrationSupervision for non-instructional timeSmaller class sizeSpecial timetable These are just some of the supports that parents should be aware of. As your childs advocate, ask questions and raise possibilities. Everyone on your childs IEP team wants her to succeed, so dont be afraid to lead the conversation.