GRAMMAR QUESTION OF THE WEEK, Feb. 25th

Correct the errors in the following sentence:

There were a lot of applause at the Oscars and they had rose the most when the winner of the best movie had been announced.

Remember that there is more than one possible correct answer.

Note: you can still see previous Grammar Questions of the Week; they are posted in the 2007 archives in the side bar.

SENTENCE COMPLETION, July 21st

Use the type of clause/phrase indicated to either start or finish the following clause:

... summer is not the best time of year for getting work done in Canada ...

1. Use a phrase
2. Use a dependent clause
3. Use an independent clause

you can still see previous Sentence Completion questions; they are posted in the 2006/2007 archive in the side bar.

VOCABULARY, June 2nd

Vocabulary building is important for both reading comprehension and writing. Use the following two words (note the part of speech) in one sentence.

autonomy (noun) + discredit (verb)

All correct answers are saved in the archives.

GRAMMAR QUESTION, July 28th

Correct the errors in the following sentence:

Its important that all the staffs in the office are on time for todays meeting.


Remember that there is more than one possible correct answer.

Note: you can still see previous Grammar Questions of the Week; they are posted in the 2007 archives in the side bar.

SENTENCE COMPLETION, July 28th

Use the type of clause, phrase, or grammar indicated to complete the following sentence; you can add the phrase or clause before or after the clause below:

... there are very few people left in the office over the summer...
1. Use a phrase
2. Use a dependent clause
3. Use an independent clause

Note: you can still see previous Sentence Completion questions; they are posted in the 2007 archive in the side bar.

VOCABULARY, July 28th

Vocabulary building is important for both reading comprehension and writing. Use the following two words (note the part of speech) in one sentence.

annuity (noun) + ingenious (adjective)

Correct answers will be saved to the Blog archive.

GRAMMAR QUESTION, July 21st

Correct the errors in the following sentence:

The director and me need to know to who to send the rejecting letter before its written and in it's envelope.


Remember that there is more than one possible correct answer.

Note: you can still see previous Grammar Questions of the Week; they are posted in the 2007 archives in the side bar.

VOCABULARY, July 21st

Vocabulary building is important for both reading comprehension and writing. Use the following two words (note the part of speech) in one sentence.

malcontent (noun) + diffident (adjective)

Correct answers will be saved to the Blog archive.

GRAMMAR QUESTION, July 14th

Correct the errors in the following sentence:

Seeing that Starbucks opened in Safeway stores now, I wonder if they will now lose customers from their regular outlets.

Remember that there is more than one possible correct answer.

Note: you can still see previous Grammar Questions of the Week; they are posted in the 2007 archives in the side bar.

IN THE NEWS, July 14th

Each week, there will be an overview of a business related issue that is in the news. Please post your personal responses to the news item. Bonus points for participation! Please respond to the following news item:

The Government of Canada has still not agreed to meet targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

VOCABULARY, July 14th

Vocabulary building is important for both reading comprehension and writing. Use the following two words (note the part of speech) in one sentence.

evocative (adjective) + monolith (noun)

Correct answers will be saved to the Blog archive.

SENTENCE COMPLETION, July 14th

Use the type of clause/phrase indicated to either start or finish the following clause:

I find it hard to get much work done in the office during the summer.

1. Use a phrase
2. Use a dependent clause
3. Use an independent clause

you can still see previous Sentence Completion questions; they are posted in the 2006/2007 archive in the side bar.

GRAMMAR QUESTION, July 7th

Correct the errors in the following sentence:

The two people in the interviewing panel were amused by some of the candidates, they later entertained their colleagues by telling jokes about them, they and they imitated their mannerisms.

Remember that there is more than one possible correct answer.

Note: you can still see previous Grammar Questions of the Week; they are posted in the 2007 archives in the side bar.