SENTENCE COMPLETION, Jan. 26th

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:

... Margaret Atwood is a well known Canadian author ...

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

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GRAMMAR QUESTION, Jan 26th

Correct the errors in the following sentence:

There were to much people at the mall so I was hurried up shopping, I was so hurried that the shirt I bought's not big enough and I'm having to return it.

Remember that there is more than one possible correct answer.

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ALL CHANGE! Jan 26th

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 8 changes, then start making more changes again from 1 to 8. Each student should build on the changes that the previous students make.

The Chinese student happily celebrated the New Year with her friends.

1. change the subject noun 2. change the direct object noun
3. change the indirect object noun 4. change the adjective
5. change the verb name 6. change the verb tense.
7. change the adverb 8. Change the subject noun to a plural

SENTENCE COMBINATION, Jan. 26th

Learning to combine ideas into more complex sentences is an important skill in writing. There are many ways to do this--many possible bonus points! Try to combine the following three sentences.

Sentence 1: Mrs. Niven prepared to teach a lesson on the significance of the Chinese New Year.
Sentence 2: All of the students turned up for class.
Sentence 3: Some were dressed in traditional Chinese clothes, and they all brought samples of Chinese food to share.

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VOCABULARY, Jan. 26th

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

impediment (noun) + disproportionately (adverb)

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SENTENCE COMPLETION, Jan. 19th

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 inauguration of Barack Obama as President of the U.S.A.is a hopeful event for many people ...
1. Use a phrase
2. Use a dependent clause
3. Use an independent clause

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GRAMMAR QUESTION, Jan 19th

Correct the errors in the following sentence:

The roads were slippery over the new year, so I drove cautious when I went out but I stayed at home to take it easier as much as possible.

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 archive in the side bar.

ALL CHANGE! Jan 19th

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 younger sister received flowers for her birthday.

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

VOCABULARY, Jan. 19th

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

antidote (noun) + ecological (adjective)

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HALF-WAY THERE CHALLENGE! Jan. 19th

This exercise is advanced sentence combining; it is designed for students who have completed Lesson 9 in the course.

Sentence 1: Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States on January 20th.
Sentence 2: Obama will be the first African-American to become president.
Sentence 3: Because of current global problems, Obama will have a difficult task ahead of him.

1 . Use a gerund to combine the sentences.
2. Use an appositive to combine the sentences.
3. Use a relative pronoun to combine the sentences.

SENTENCE COMPLETION, Jan. 12th

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:

... Barack Obama becomes President of the U.S.A. next week ...
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 2006/2007 archive in the side bar.

GRAMMAR QUESTION, Jan 12th

Correct the errors in the following sentence:

Less people in Canada are planning travelling over this year because of the worse weather that happened in to many parts of the country recently and because it is expensive.

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 archive in the side bar.

ALL CHANGE! Jan 12th

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 Indirect 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.

Many Canadians enjoy winter sports.

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

VOCABULARY, Jan. 12th

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

subserviently (adverb) + malicious (adjective)

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HALF-WAY THERE CHALLENGE! Jan. 12th

This exercise is advanced sentence combining; it is designed for students who have completed Lesson 9 in the course.

Sentence 1: Experts believe that an economic recession is imminent.
Sentence 2: Reports from various experts indicate that unemployment is up and spending is down.
Sentence 3: In the U.S.A. many people have lost their homes because banks foreclosed on their mortgages.

1 . Use a gerund to combine the sentences.
2. Use an appositive to combine the sentences.
3. Use a relative pronoun to combine the sentences.

SENTENCE COMPLETION, Feb. 11th

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:

...this year on Valentines Day I had a surprise ...

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

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SENTENCE COMPLETION, Jan. 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:

... I wish you a happy New Year ...
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 2006/2007 archive in the side bar.

VOCABULARY, Jan. 5th

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

exacerbate (verb) + miscreant (noun)

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