GRAMMAR QUESTION OF THE WEEK, March 31st

Correct the errors in the following sentence:

Because it is april fools day tomorrow and many children or even adults which never grown up will play jokes on their friend and family.

Remember that there is more than one possible correct answer.

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GRAMMAR QUESTION OF THE WEEK, March 17th

Correct the errors in the following sentence:

If you don't mind me asking where were you going when me and my sister seen you leave the office last week?

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.

GRAMMAR QUESTION OF THE WEEK, March 10th

Correct the errors in the following sentence:

Please ask her where she is going but don't tell her that I ask for the informations.

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.

GRAMMAR QUESTION OF THE WEEK, March 3rd

Correct the errors in the following sentence:

Todays' election day in Alberta all of the partys are promising change but no one among all the people voting are really expecting to see much changes.

Remember that there is more than one possible correct answer.

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GRAMMAR QUESTION OF THE WEEK, Feb. 25th

Correct the errors in the following sentence:

There were a lot of applause at the Academy Awards show 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.

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LAUGH WITH ENGLISH!

Seen on a church bulletin board:

Visitors are more than welcome to join in worshipping with us. We want you to feed at home!

What do you think the writer really meant?

GRAMMAR QUESTION OF THE WEEK, Feb. 11th

Correct the errors in the following sentence:

I asked my supervisor how did she do in the business presentation. She replied I'm sure I did good I think I aced it.

Remember that there is more than one possible correct answer.

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GRAMMAR QUESTION OF THE WEEK, Jan. 21st

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 entertaining business is interested and its possible to meet famous people and receive ticket for popular events.

VOCABULARY, Dec. 1st

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

equilibrium (noun) + presage (verb)

Answers will be saved to the Blog archive.

IN THE NEWS, Dec. 17th

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:

Micro loans for internationally trained immigrants are available through the Immigrant Access Fund to help people pay for the costs of accreditation, training, or upgrading in Canada. Unlike other funding, this is a loan, and it must be repaid with interest.

This information is from the Government of Alberta. For more information check out
http://www.iafcanada.org

SENTENCE COMPLETION, August 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 2008 Summer Olympics start on August 8th ...
1. Use a phrase
2. Use a dependent clause
3. Use an independent clause

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IN THE NEWS, August 5th

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:

Some people are very cynical about the Olympic Games; they think that the Games are more about money than athletics. What do you think and why?

VOCABULARY, August 5th

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

consensus (noun) + controversial (adjective)

Correct answers will be saved to the Blog archive.

GRAMMAR QUESTION OF THE WEEK, Feb. 18th

Correct the errors in the following sentence:

Todays family day in Alberta and in some other provinces so some employees like it and few think it'll be better to have a long weekend off work in Summer.

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.