ALL CHANGE! September 15th

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 7 changes, then start making more changes again from 1 to 8.

Rachida quickly gave her young son a hug before he went to school.

1. change the subject noun 2. change the direct object noun
3. change the indirect object noun 4. change the verb
5. change the adjective 6. change the adverb of manner
7. change the verb tense 8. change the adverb clause of time

SENTENCE COMPLETION, Sept. 15th

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 price of gasoline rose sharply last week ...
1. Use a phrase
2. Use a dependent clause
3. Use an independent clause

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VOCABULARY, Sept. 15th

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

unequivocal (adjective) + intercede (verb)

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ALL CHANGE! September 8th

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. With each posting, rewrite the whole sentence to make sure that it does make sense! If you complete all 7 changes, then start making more changes again from 1 to 7.

The young boy quickly took the candy from the packet.

1. change the subject noun 2. change the direct object noun
3. change the indirect object noun 4. change the verb
5. change the adjective 6. change the adverb of manner
7. change the verb tense

GRAMMAR QUESTION, September 8th

Correct the errors in the following sentence:

When the employees from our office goes to a conference they all have fun and learned a lot.

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SENTENCE COMPLETION, September 8th

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:

...Prime Minister Stephen Harper has called an election for October 14th ...
1. Use a phrase
2. Use a dependent clause
3. Use an independent clause

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VOCABULARY, September 8th

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

syntax (noun) + genesis (noun)

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GRAMMAR QUESTION. August 25th

Correct the errors in the following sentence:

Not only you but also your fellow employees need be in the office early tomorrow to sort the files, preparing for the interview and you will have to make applicant dossiers.

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SENTENCE COMPLETION, August 25th

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 Olympic Games in Beijing are finally over ...
1. Use a phrase
2. Use a dependent clause
3. Use an independent clause

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VOCABULARY, August 25th

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

amoral (adjective) + pschopath (noun)

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SENTENCE COMPLETION, August 18th

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 Olympic Games in Beijing are well under way ...
1. Use a phrase
2. Use a dependent clause
3. Use an independent clause

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IN THE NEWS, August 18th

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:

Athletes from some countries are offered financial prizes or bonuses if they win medals at the Olympic Games,whereas athletes, are not offered such incentives. is this fair? Or is this just a recognition that for many people, money is a huge motivating factor? What do you think and why?

VOCABULARY, August 18th

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

irrevocable (adjective) + impediment (noun)

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GRAMMAR QUESTION, August 5th

Correct the errors in the following sentence:

Because the boss gave Tony and I such bad instructions for meeting the new clients we could have went the wrong way and ended up completely lost.


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.