Clause: Subordinate and Insubordinate A subordinate clause (or dependent clause) is a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it does not express a complete thought. A subordinate clause is a group of words, which include a finite or non-finite verb. The subordinate clause cannot stand independently as it is not complete
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Sunlight is often called white light, since it is a combination of all the visible colors. Since the index of refraction is different for each color, the angle of refraction will be different for each color when the light passes from air into glass or other transparent material. This is according to Snell’s Law. Now
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What is a Prefix? To understand what a prefix is, it is imperative to first understand what a root word is. That said, a root word is a word that can be changed into a new word by adding a beginning and/or an ending. In this light therefore, a prefix is a beginning that is added
Large Scale Retailing Large scale retail trade has a large scale of operation; the retailers achieve their growth by increasing the physical size of their units to cater for more customers. Examples of large scale retail trade are: Chain or Multiple Store This is a chain of similar shops with identical store design, layout and
Meaning of Citizenship Citizenship can simply be defined as the legal right that a person has, to belong to a particular country. It is a situation whereby an individual becomes a legitimate member of a country, accepting responsibility and enjoying privileges attached to it. A citizen therefore is a legal member of a given state
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What is Mixture? A mixture consists of more than one element or compound. The components of a mixture can be separated by physical methods. A mixture is a material system made up of two or more different substances which are mixed but are not combined chemically. A mixture refers to the physical combination of two or more
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Introduction Matter is defined as anything that occupies space and has mass. The particles of matter could be atoms, molecules or ions. It is important to note that the particles that make up all matter vary in their subatomic composition. The number and arrangement of an atom’s particles (neutrons, protons, and electrons) determines the properties of
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Definition of Computer Output Devices Computer Output Devices are various types of computer hardware which uses data and commands from the computer itself to perform assigned tasks. In other words, the output devices facilitate data processing by carrying out commands given by the computer. They convert electronically-generated information into human-readable forms. Types of Computer Output Devices There are three
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History of Computer The development of the first counting device has been dated to ancient times, a man called abacus used a counting device about 3000 years ago and from this time and man has continued to improve. Ancient methods of counting were through the use of fingers, stones, sticks and grains. The history of
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What is Reproduction? Reproduction is defined as the ability of living organisms to give rise to new individuals of the same species. The purpose of reproduction is to ensure the continuity of life. Sexual Reproduction Sexual reproduction involving the fusion of female gamete (ovum) and male gamete (spermatozoon), which forms a zygote that potentially develops
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