Vocabulary--Conformity

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ceo101

#483102 Fri, 29 Feb 08 09:46 AM

Hello everyone. It has been a long time since I posted. Since my last post I have been working hard on improving my vocabulary and writing skills.
I still have trouble understanding and using some words, mainly nouns ending in ity like the word conformity. I have written a few sentences using this word, but I am unsure if I am using it correctly. I am convince that I am using the first two sentence correctly--A &B but I am not to sure about C&D.

Conformity. N. being like other things or people

In this definition does people refer to a group or can it mean a single person (being like someone).

A. John’s conformity has gotten out of control that he doesn’t know who he is anymore.

B. Judge Mathew told the plaintiff he hated conformity and to be himself.

C. In conformity to the Mexican mafia gang, Tony started dressing and acting like them.

D. The conformity of his clothes to Elvis is evident.

ceo101

Joined on Fri, Feb 29 2008

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Nouns, Vocabulary, NOUN

Anonymous

#483192 Fri, 29 Feb 08 01:56 PM

Conformity could be applied to a group or an individual. A sub group could conform to a larger group. An individual could conform to a group. Hey, it's possible that a group could conform to an individual if that individual has some type of authority over that group.

A. John's conformity has gotten so out of control that he doesn't know who he is anymore. (Add so, and you're good to go!)

B. You're using conformity right, but you have other issues in that sentence because it could be misunderstood to be saying that the judge hates conformity and that he hates to be himself.

C. That's a very awkward usage. I don't think it would be accepted for publication or anything formal. Conforming to the Mexican mafia gang, Tony started dressing and acting like them.

D. No, I don't think that works. I don't even know what you're trying to say. Are you trying to say that Elvis' clothes conformed to the shape of his body?

Anonymous

Vocabulary

Susankay

#483210 Fri, 29 Feb 08 02:40 PM

C. In conformity to the Mexican mafia gang's rules, Tony started dressing and acting like them.

D. His conformity to the Elvis style clothing is evident.

In these sentences you need to tell what the conformity is to. (Ick what a sentence! but I think you know what I mean)

Susankay

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Vocabulary

ceo101

#483858 Sun, 02 Mar 08 05:04 AM

I got your message and thank you for your help. I wrote new sentences with your tips in mind. What do you think?

1. Ruler of the kingdom was did not dress in conformity to the tuxedos the men at the ball were suppose to wear.

2. Tired of his conformity to his favorite singer, the naïve and young boy decided to stopped pretending to be like him.

3. Bob did not realize that his conformity to Elvis’s walk, voice, and clothing style was ridiculous

4. My little brother’s conformity to Punk Rock style has become a nuisance.

ceo101

Vocabulary, NOUN