ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CLASS
From Latin classis class, rank, fleet; related to Latin calāre to summon.
WHAT DOES CLASS MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of class in the English dictionary
The first definition of class in the dictionary is a collection or division of people or things sharing a common characteristic, attribute, quality, or property. Other definition of class is a group of persons sharing a similar social position and certain economic, political, and cultural characteristics. Class is also a group of persons sharing the same relationship to the means of production.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO CLASS
PRESENT
Present
I class
you class
he/she/it classes
we class
you class
they class
Present continuous
I am classing
you are classing
he/she/it is classing
we are classing
you are classing
they are classing
Present perfect
I have classed
you have classed
he/she/it has classed
we have classed
you have classed
they have classed
Present perfect continuous
I have been classing
you have been classing
he/she/it has been classing
we have been classing
you have been classing
they have been classing
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I classed
you classed
he/she/it classed
we classed
you classed
they classed
Past continuous
I was classing
you were classing
he/she/it was classing
we were classing
you were classing
they were classing
Past perfect
I had classed
you had classed
he/she/it had classed
we had classed
you had classed
they had classed
Past perfect continuous
I had been classing
you had been classing
he/she/it had been classing
we had been classing
you had been classing
they had been classing
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will class
you will class
he/she/it will class
we will class
you will class
they will class
Future continuous
I will be classing
you will be classing
he/she/it will be classing
we will be classing
you will be classing
they will be classing
Future perfect
I will have classed
you will have classed
he/she/it will have classed
we will have classed
you will have classed
they will have classed
Future perfect continuous
I will have been classing
you will have been classing
he/she/it will have been classing
we will have been classing
you will have been classing
they will have been classing
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would class
you would class
he/she/it would class
we would class
you would class
they would class
Conditional continuous
I would be classing
you would be classing
he/she/it would be classing
we would be classing
you would be classing
they would be classing
Conditional perfect
I would have class
you would have class
he/she/it would have class
we would have class
you would have class
they would have class
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been classing
you would have been classing
he/she/it would have been classing
we would have been classing
you would have been classing
they would have been classing
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you class
we let´s class
you class
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
classing
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 QUOTES WITH «CLASS»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
class.
There isn't a class structure in Nigeria; there's a tribal structure and prestige as far as money is concerned.
My goal has always been not to look forward to the next thing, but to relish and celebrate the successes I have at the moment. Whether it's landing a part in a student film or having a good day in acting class, I never discredit anything.
In China, you've got six people buying for one child. But the thing is, you've got the largest rising upper-middle class in the world.
In my writing class, we never, ever talk about the writing - ever. We never address a story that's been read. I also won't let anyone look at the person who's reading. No eye contact; everybody has to draw a spiral. And I would like to do a drawing class where we could talk about anything except for the drawing. No one could even mention it.
The intellectual is a middle-class product; if he is not born into the class he must soon insert himself into it, in order to exist. He is the fine nervous flower of the bourgeoisie.
I am running to fix the economy, restore the constitutional system of checks and balances and to end this game of crony capitalism by the ruling class in Washington.
They cannot divide us by saying that you're middle class or you're lower class.
Show class, have pride, and display character. If you do, winning takes care of itself.
The majority of the senior class of Vassar does not desire my company and I must confess, having read specimens of their thought and sentiments, that I do not desire the company of the majority of the senior class of Vassar.
A revolution is an act of violence whereby one class shatters the authority of another.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CLASS»
Discover the use of
class in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
class and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Class: A Guide Through the American Status System
This book describes the living-room artifacts, clothing styles, and intellectual proclivities of American classes from top to bottom
CLASS IS DEAD! Or so everyone claims. Who better to refute this than Jilly Cooper! Describing herself as 'upper middle class', Jilly claims that snobbery is very much alive and thriving! Meet her hilarious characters!
3
Chavs: The Demonization of the Working
Class
This updated edition includes a new chapter exploring the causes and consequences of the UK riots in the summer of 2011.
4
Being Middle-
class in India: A Way of Life
This book looks at Indian middle-class lifestyles through a number of case studies, ranging from a historical account detailing the making of a savvy middle-class consumer in the late colonial period, to saving clubs among women in ...
A powerful study of the women's movement in the U.S. from abolitionist days to the present that demonstrates how it has always been hampered by the racist and classist biases of its leaders.
6
Approaches to
Class Analysis
This 2005 book explores the theoretical foundations of six major perspectives of class with each chapter written by an expert in the field.
7
The Rise of the Creative
Class: Revisited
Argues that the social changes of the past few decades have occurred by choice rather than involuntarily, citing the rise of a new creative social class that derives its identity and values from its roles as purveyors of creativity and ...
8
Disrupting
Class, Expanded Edition: How Disruptive ...
We owe it to them to make sure this book isn't merely a terrific read; it must become a blueprint for educational transformation." —Joel Klein, Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education "A brilliant teacher, Christensen ...
Clayton Christensen, Curtis W. Johnson, Michael B. Horn, 2010
Furthermore, feminism has now brought into question the whole concept of a class identity. Can class explain the present? Did it ever provide an adequate explanation of the past? How did concepts of class develop?
10
New
Class Society: Goodbye American Dream?
This third edition extends the authors' distributional model of class analysis and class-based power networks model developed in earlier editions.
Robert Perrucci, Earl Wysong, 2008
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CLASS»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
class is used in the context of the following news items.
I Took Rutgers' Beyoncé Course: A Master Class in Pop & Black …
As the first class began, an ambitious few raised their hands, responding to an introductory lecture from their tattooed instructor, Kevin Allred. «Jezebel, Jul 15»
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a technological tour de force [w …
If there's a theme to the next Mercedes-Benz E-Class, it's technology stuff. No "and," no hashtag. Just technology stuff. The car is so loaded with ... «Autoblog, Jul 15»
Year Round Class Starts Tuesday for Wake County Schools
CARY-- As year round students at Turner Creek Elementary in Cary head back to class, the shape of the classroom remains uncertain as state ... «TWC News, Jul 15»
Emergency Budget: George Osborne to cut taxes for middle class …
Middle class families will be given a tax cut by the chancellor today as George Osborne uses his Budget to accelerate plans to raise the 40p ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
Yosemite Rock Fall Changes Face of World-Class Climb
A massive sheet of rock fell from the vertical face of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, making one of the most popular routes attempted by ... «ABC News, Jul 15»
Materials science master class
Imagine cellist Yo-Yo Ma holding a master class for a dozen students with another few dozen observing, Carter suggests. "Yo-Yo Ma might play ... «MIT News, Jul 15»
UND MEN'S HOCKEY: UND announces freshman class
“It's a very big class,” Berry said. “We're very excited about having all 10 of them come in. Each player brings something a little different to the ... «Grand Forks Herald, Jul 15»
Shenzhen to Shanghai passengers arrested for protesting delay in …
Three passengers are in trouble with the law after they claimed business class seats and refused to leave amid a three-hour flight delay in ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
Thousands enroll in ASU's first free, public online class
A new free, public online class from Arizona State University can up your skills in skepticism, "BS detection," fact-checking your friends and not ... «azcentral.com, Jul 15»
Get a Glimpse of What It's Like Inside Nichelle's Insane Class at …
Watch the above clip to see what it's like to be inside Nichelle's crazy class! If you love the world of exercise, especially spinning, or are ... «E! Online, Jul 15»
