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Wedding traditions

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 "SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW, SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING BLUE." This wedding saying is derived from an Old English rhyme, which lists the four good-luck objects a bride should have on her wedding day. "Something old" represents the couples' past lives, while "something new" symbolizes their happy future. "Something borrowed" typically means incorporating an item belonging to someone who is happily married, in hope that some of their good fortune rubs off. And the color blue represents fidelity and love, thus, the "something blue." CARRYING A BRIDAL BOUQUET.  Carrying a favorite flower variety is a tradition that became popular in 1840, when Queen Victoria married Prince Albert and carried a bouquet of snowdrops, his favorite flower.  WEARING YOUR RING ON THE "RING FINGER." This tradition also traces its origins back to the Romans, who believed that the fourth finger on the left hand was connected directly to the heart

RELATIVE CLAUSES

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  Defining Relative Clause We use 'defining relative clauses' when we want to give more information about the person or thing we are talking about. Without that information, the sentence will be meaningless. Saying … “Send me the photo” is not the same as “Send me the photo which I took of you yesterday.” Examples… That's the woman who stole my coat. That's the man that I spoke to last week. Where is the apple that I told you not to eat? This is the cat which I adopted. The hospital where I was born is being knocked down. Remember… It contains essential information about the noun. If we eliminate the subordinate clause, the sentence does not make sense. We can substitute the relative pronouns 'which' and 'who' for 'that'. The pronoun can be omitted if it refers to an object. Non-defining Relative Clause We use non-defining relative clauses when we want to join two sentences into one. For example… The Queen will be 93 in April. Ella she loves skyd

Qualifications ​

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  Qualifications are the requirements you fulfil when presenting yourself as a good fit for a specific role. These are usually the result of your education, experience, training, or certifications. For instance, as a software developer, some applicable qualifications you might list include your degree in a STEM-related field. Other forms of qualifications can include your core competencies, personality traits, career achievements, and licences. Examples of Qualifications Proficiency with certain software programs. Specific industry knowledge. Critical thinking Teamwork Time management Strategizing Multitasking Decision-making Self-starting ability Timeliness and dependability In contrast, skills refer to the abilities that enable you to carry out certain tasks in your professional environment. You can develop these skills by dedicating time to personal development, enrolling in courses, and gaining professional experience. For instance, as a software developer, your skills likely inc