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introduction
Noun
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An introduction is the first or opening part
This is the introduction to the book.
The introduction to the first movement of the symphony is slow and majestic.
The winners received their prizes after their introductions to the audience.
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An introduction is when something is announced.
The winner of the prize will be announced during the introduction portion of the opening ceremonies.
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An introduction is a social process for making two people acquainted.
My introduction to Dr. Sagan was cordial.
Dr. Sagan was silent during our introduction.
Karen was responsible for my introduction to Dr. Sagan.
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A process for making someone familiar with a certain area, topic, or field.
Lisa's introduction to horseback riding was a disaster.
of
Preposition
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Made using.
It is a house of cards.
norm
Noun
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A norm is the usual situation, amount, level, etc.
CDs are dying out and MP3s are becoming the norm.
His income is slightly above the norm for someone in his position.
Many teens find it very important to conform to group norms.
and
Conjunction
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You use and to talk about two things at once.
I like singing and reading.
Mary and Jane went on a holiday together.
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You use and when you are listing a few things and you are now on your last item of the list.
I like singing, reading, cycling and playing soccer.
I used to like this girl from my class as she is pretty, gentle and caring.
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And is used when you are putting two sentences together.
She came into the store, shouted at the cashier, and left.
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Used to show what happened after something else.
The alarm went off and I woke up.
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And is used to join certain numbers together.
Two hundred and thirty-five people went missing after the earthquake.
standards
noun
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Principles of conduct shaped by traditional morality, decency, and honor.
standards
adjective
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Pertaining to standards, concerned with standards, specific to standards.