Question

bell - ringer response: week 1
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monday mistakes
correct errors in grammar, mechanics, and punctuation in the following paragraph.
if you are looking for a great place to work, you might want to fill out an application to work for google. fortune.com releases an article each year called the 100 best companies to work for, and google has made the list every year! some of the free perks include, three prepared organic meals a day, unlimited snacks, free personal - fitness classes, and even on - site oil - changes! need to do youre laundry or get your hair done? no problem! they also have free laundry services and hair stylists on the compound. google also beleives that a rested employee is a happy won so they even offer nap pods ware workers can go have a snooze.
tuesday terms
guess what these words mean based on context. then, check to see if you are correct.

1. when the haughty student council president ignored the students at the annual fundraiser, the teacher advisor gave her a stern lecture.

i think haughty means: disrespectful
haughty definition:

1. because the negotiator handled the hostage situation with aplomb, the kidnapper released everyone without harm.

i think aplomb means: kindness or carefulness
aplomb definition:
wednesday wise words
what is the meaning of the quote? do you agree? how is it relevant to your life or the world?
whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. - mark twain

Explanation:

1. Monday Mistakes: The text has several grammar, mechanics, and punctuation errors. "google" should be capitalized as "Google". "to work for google" is a run - on; it should be separated. "beleives" is misspelled (should be "believes"), "were" is incorrect (should be "where"), and "wpn" is likely a mis - write (should be "one"). Also, punctuation like commas and periods are missing or misused.
2. Tuesday Terms: "Haughty" means arrogantly superior and disdainful. The student's guess of "disrespectful" is close but not exact. "Aplomb" means self - confidence or assurance, especially in a demanding situation, not "kindness or carefulness".
3. Wednesday Wise Words: The Mark Twain quote suggests that when one finds themselves in agreement with the majority, it's important to take a step back and think critically. This is relevant as the majority can sometimes be wrong or follow the crowd without proper thought. One should maintain independent thinking.

Answer:

1. Monday Mistakes: If you are looking for a great place to work, you might want to fill out an application to work for Google. Fortune.com releases an article each year called "The 100 best companies to work for", and Google has made the list every year! Some of the free perks include three prepared organic meals a day, unlimited snacks, free personal - fitness classes, and even on - site oil - changes! Need to do your laundry or get your hair done? No problem! They also have free laundry services and hair stylists on the compound. Google also believes that a rested employee is a happy one, so they even offer nap pods where workers can go have a snooze.
2. Tuesday Terms:

• "Haughty" definition: Arrogantly superior and disdainful.
• "Aplomb" definition: Self - confidence or assurance, especially in a demanding situation.

1. Wednesday Wise Words: The meaning of the quote is that when you align with the majority, it's time to be introspective and question whether you are truly thinking independently or just following the crowd. One can agree as it promotes critical thinking and self - awareness. It is relevant in life as in many situations people follow the majority without proper analysis, and in the world, it can lead to more informed decision - making at a societal level if more people practice this self - reflection.