Thursday, November 29, 2007

GRAMMAR QUESTION OF THE WEEK, Jan. 28th

There are several errors in the following sentence. Please rewrite this sentence correctly. Note that there are many possible answers; there are lots of opportunities for bonus points.

The business man said it was the most unique presentation made at the conference therefore it hadn't been surprising that the audience have given them a round of applause.

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GRAMMAR QUESTION, September 15th

Correct the errors in the following sentence:

Mr Harper said the funding will help those suffering from mental illness and their families.

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GRAMMAR QUESTION, September 15th

Correct the errors in the following sentence:



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Wednesday, November 21, 2007

GRAMMAR QUESTION, Nov. 21st

Correct the errors in the following sentence:

When I arrived in Paris neither the bus or the trains was running, the following day the buses were running and trains started to move later in the afternoon.

Remember that there is more than one possible correct answer.

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ALL CHANGE! Nov. 21st

Change the words in the sentence below as indicated. You can only change the exact word in the sequence given; after someone else has posted the next change, then you can post another change. For instance, student 1 writes #1 Subject Noun, and changes the subject noun; Student 2 writes #2 Direct Object Noun, and changes that noun. Each student only makes one change at a time and keeps to the order indicated.If you complete all 6 changes, then start making more changes again from 1 to 6. Each student should build on the changes that the previous students make.

My children watched the Santa Clause parade at the mall.

1. change the subject noun 2. change direct object noun
3. change the indirect object noun 4. change the first verb name
5. change the adjective 6. change the verb tense

VOCABULARY, Nov. 21st

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

insidious (adjective) + engender (verb)

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SENTENCE COMPLETION,Nov. 21st

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:

... December is almost here ...
1. Use a phrase
2. Use a dependent clause
3. Use an independent clause

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Tuesday, November 13, 2007

ALL CHANGE! Nov. 13th

Change the words in the sentence below as indicated. You can only change the exact word in the sequence given; after someone else has posted the next change, then you can post another change. Student 1 writes #1 Subject Noun, and changes the subject noun; Student 2 writes #2 Direct Object Noun, and changes that noun. Each student only makes one change at a time and keeps to the order indicated.If you complete all 6 changes, then start making more changes again from 1 to 6. Each student should build on the changes that the previous students make.

Susan is still eating candy from last Halloween.

1. change the subject noun 2. change direct indirect object noun
3. change the indirect object noun 4. change the verb name
5. change the adjective 6. change the verb tense

GRAMMAR QUESTION, Nov. 13th

Correct the errors in the following sentence:

The art work was stunned: not only were the colours bright but each of the many paintings were creative, individualistic and showed originality.

Remember that there is more than one possible correct answer.

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SENTENCE COMPLETION,Nov. 13th

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:

... November 11th was Remembrance Day...
1. Use a phrase
2. Use a dependent clause
3. Use an independent clause

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VOCABULARY, Nov. 13th

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

disproportionate (adjective) + antipathy (noun)

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Monday, November 5, 2007

PLAIN ENGLISH, Nov. 5th

Writing clear, direct English is particularly important in a business context. Please rewrite the following item; there are many different but correct ways of doing this.

In the near future, the opening of our latest store will be announced, and there will be a grand opening event to which all of our employees and our most valued customers will be invited.

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ALL CHANGE! Nov. 5th

Change the words in the sentence below as indicated. You can only change the exact word in the sequence given; after someone else has posted the next change, then you can post another change. Student 1 writes #1 Subject Noun, and changes the subject noun; Student 2 writes #2 Direct Object Noun, and changes that noun. Each student only makes one change at a time and keeps to the order indicated.If you complete all 6 changes, then start making more changes again from 1 to 6. Each student should build on the changes that the previous students make.

Overworked staff are decorating stores for Christmas.

1. change the subject noun 2. change direct object noun
3. change the indirect object noun 4. change the verb name
5. change the adjective 6. change the verb tense


Last week you got all the way from "Excited children will be knocking on doors on Halloween." to "Excited kids will be knocking on doors on Halloween."

GRAMMAR QUESTION, Nov. 5th

Correct the errors in the following sentence:

I only think that a person travelling to a foreign country should learn a little of a language of those countries to speak easily with the people living their.

Remember that there is more than one possible correct answer.

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SENTENCE COMPLETION,Nov. 5th

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:

... the US election is finally over ...
1. Use a phrase
2. Use a dependent clause
3. Use an independent clause

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VOCABULARY, Nov. 5th

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

preposterous (adjective) + infidelity (noun)

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