English is a tricky language, because many of the rules have exceptions. Certain spellings simply don't follow the rules. However, knowing the rules will help you most of the time. While it helps to know the exceptions, don't try to learn them all at once. If you absorb them gradually, they won't seem so frustrating. Your best bet is simply to memorize the spellings that don't conform to the rules. " This well-known rule pertains to words such as die, friend, yield, patient, convenience, piece and receive (where "ei" follows "c.") Unfortunately, there are many words that disobey this rule, such as weight, height, sleigh and reins. When the rules fail, you're left with memorization. If the i/e combination is followed immediately by a "gh" (as in weight or height), the "e" precedes the "i." It's another exception you simply have to memorize. A few other words to memorize (that don't follow the "i before e" rule) include "either," "neither," "leisure," "protein," "their," and "weird." Remember the rhyme, "When two vowels go walking, the first one does the talking." When two vowels are next to each other, often you pronounce only the first vowel. This makes it easier to place two vowels in the right order. (Of course, you have to remember that two vowels are called for in this case.) For example, you hear the "o" sound in the word "coat," so you know the "o" comes first. You hear the "e" sound in "mean," so you put the "e" first. Once again there are exceptions to this rule that you will need to memorize, such as "you," "great," and "phoenix." The letter "c" can be pronounced hard, as in "cat," or soft, as in "cell." Usually if the letter following the "c" is "a," "o," "u" or a consonant, the "c" is hard. Examples include cat, cot, cut, cute and clue. If the following letter is "e," "i" or "y," the "c" is usually soft. Examples include celery, citation and cycle. English words sometimes have a letter that is silent, typically a consonant next to another consonant at the beginning of a word. Here are common letter combinations where one letter is silent: Gn, pn, and kn: These letter combinations all have an "n" sound. The other letter is silent. Examples are "gnaw," "pneumonia" and "knock." Rh and wr: Both of these combinations have an "r" sound. For example, rhyme and "write. Ps and sc: These combinations both make an "s" sound, as in psychic and science. Wh: Sometimes "wh" sounds like "h," as in "whole." "Gh" is often silent, especially if it comes after "i." This happens in words like "right" and weight." Sometimes "gh" makes an "f" sound, as in "cough" or "tough."
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One-sentence summary -- Recognize that some spelling rules have exceptions. Remember the general rule that "i" precedes "e" much of the time except when they follow the letter "c. Pay attention to other double vowels. Learn the "c" sound patterns. Look for consonant letter combinations where one letter is silent.

The thought of going up to your crush to say hello might be making you nervous. To help yourself find the courage to go up to them, remind yourself that your crush is a person just like you are, and talking to them shouldn't be any different than talking to anyone else. Put on a smile, take a deep breath, and focus on showing confidence. Count to three if you notice yourself hesitating to talk to your crush. Once you get to three, go right up to them! If you see your crush while you're walking somewhere and don't have time for a real conversation, say hello and then their name so they know you're talking to them. Smile as you say hello and try to make eye contact, showing that you're friendly and would like to talk some other time. For example, if you see your crush as you're walking to your seat, say, "Hey, Adam!" with a smile and keep walking. Speak loudly and clear enough so that your crush hears you. Not only does making eye contact make you look more confident, but it also helps spark a connection between the two of you. Going up to your crush to say hello can be nerve-racking, but if you see a moment when they're waiting outside of class or chatting with 1 or 2 people, go up to them! There's no need to overthink the timing, and being proactive about it will make you feel more confident and in control. Avoid going up to them if they're talking on the phone. If you don't mind talking to them when they're with their friends, great! Otherwise, wait for them to be alone, like when they're at their locker or waiting for a class to start. This puts less pressure on you and makes the conversation flow more naturally. If you just want to say a quick, "Hi, how are you?" instead of a longer conversation, it's okay to talk to them when they're around others. You might say something like, "Hi Jack, I wanted to ask you how your soccer game went last weekend! Did you guys win?" If the conversation goes well or you just want to continue talking to them, ask for their phone number if you don't already have it. You could also add them on social media like Instagram or Snapchat to talk to them there too. After talking about interesting books, you might say, "What's your phone number? I'll text you the names of a few other books I think you might like."
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One-sentence summary -- Gather the courage to talk to your crush by giving yourself a pep talk. Give a quick hello when you pass them in the hallways. Go up to your crush when they're free to talk to avoid interrupting them. Wait until they're alone to talk to them in more depth. Ask them for their social media handle or phone number.

Before you can help someone during an episode of hyperventilation you will need to assess his condition. Generally, the signs will be apparent; however, you will need to be sure that he is in fact hyperventilating in order to help him properly. Hyperventilation will usually be characterized by very fast, shallow, chest level breathing. The person will generally appear to be in a state of panic. Speech will be difficult for the person. Muscle spasms in the person's hands may be visible. If you think someone is hyperventilating you can help by offering your reassurance that she is going to be fine. Often times hyperventilating can cause even more panic during a panic attack, resulting in an increasing cycle and worsening symptoms. Calm reassurance can help lower the amount of panic the person is feeling and restore normal breathing rates. Remind her that she is having a panic attack and that she is not experiencing something life-threatening, such as a heart attack. Keep your tone calm, relaxed, and gentle. Let her know that you are there with her and are not going to leave her. During an episode of hyperventilation, carbon-dioxide levels fall in the body and can cause symptoms typically associated with hyperventilating. In order to retain carbon-dioxide in the body, have the person breathe using the following methods: Have him purse his lips, exhaling and inhaling through them. He may also try closing the mouth and one nostril. Have him breath in and out only through one open nostril. If the person appears in distress, turns blue, or complains of any pain, then emergency services should be contacted for evaluation in the ER.
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Notice the signs of hyperventilation. Reassure the other person. Help the person to increase his carbon-dioxide levels.