Correct the errors in the following
Studying on my own pace is a lot of benefit for me due to I do not need to be worrying about no time for attend classes.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
PUZZLE, Oct. 29th, 2009
No one solved last week's puzzle:-( The answer was:
1. Dints teeth The dentist
2. He tots income The economist
3. Sit, chat, pay, sir A psychiatrist
4. I seen at birth cot The obstetrician
5. Their art's caustic The caricaturists
For this week, can you determine the professions/jobs described below? Each clue is an anagram of the answer.
Two Words
1. Spirit shaper
2. Poles gather a report
Three words (two jobs, middle word is "and")
3. Mass dress alteration
1. Dints teeth The dentist
2. He tots income The economist
3. Sit, chat, pay, sir A psychiatrist
4. I seen at birth cot The obstetrician
5. Their art's caustic The caricaturists
For this week, can you determine the professions/jobs described below? Each clue is an anagram of the answer.
Two Words
1. Spirit shaper
2. Poles gather a report
Three words (two jobs, middle word is "and")
3. Mass dress alteration
ALL CHANGE, Oct. 29th, 2009
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 7 changes, then start making more changes again from 1 to 7. Each student should build on the changes that the previous students make.
We always give candy to the costumed kids on Halloween.
1. change the subject noun 2. change the direct object noun
3. change the indirect object noun 4. change the adjective
5. change the adverb 6. change the verb name
7. change the verb tense
We always give candy to the costumed kids on Halloween.
1. change the subject noun 2. change the direct object noun
3. change the indirect object noun 4. change the adjective
5. change the adverb 6. change the verb name
7. change the verb tense
COMPLETE THE SENTENCE ... Oct. 29th, 2009
Use the type of clause, phrase, or grammar indicated to complete the following sentence; you can add the phrase or clause before or after (not both) the clause below:
… Halloween is on a Saturday this year…
1. Use a phrase
2. Use a dependent clause
3. Use an independent clause
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… Halloween is on a Saturday this 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 archive in the side bar.
VOCABULARY, Oct. 29th, 2009
Vocabulary building is important for both reading comprehension and writing. Use the following two words (note the part of speech) in one sentence.
avert (verb) + panacea (noun)
Correct answers will be saved to the Blog archive.
To further improve your vocabulary, check Word of the Day every day! There are also word games and puzzles on this site.
avert (verb) + panacea (noun)
Correct answers will be saved to the Blog archive.
To further improve your vocabulary, check Word of the Day every day! There are also word games and puzzles on this site.
SENTENCE COMBINATION, Oct. 29th, 2009
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: Halloween is a wonderful chance for children to dress up and indulge their love of candies.
Sentence 2: It is always interesting to see the many varied costumes that the children wear for Halloween.
Sentence 3: In Canada, however, they costumes usually have to fit over a snow suit.
Check the archives for previous questions and answers.
Sentence 1: Halloween is a wonderful chance for children to dress up and indulge their love of candies.
Sentence 2: It is always interesting to see the many varied costumes that the children wear for Halloween.
Sentence 3: In Canada, however, they costumes usually have to fit over a snow suit.
Check the archives for previous questions and answers.
Monday, October 20, 2008
GRAMMAR QUESTION, Oct. 20th, 2009
Correct the errors in the following sentence--it's based on something I heard our Prime Minister actually said on the radio:
Standing over me and saying, are you finished yet the exams nearly over I felt intimidated but I used all the time aloud so that I could do good.
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Standing over me and saying, are you finished yet the exams nearly over I felt intimidated but I used all the time aloud so that I could do good.
Note: you can still see previous Grammar Questions; they are posted in the archive in the side bar and listed a year previous to their date of posting.
ALL CHANGE, Oct. 20th, 2009
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 7 changes, then start making more changes again from 1 to 7. Each student should build on the changes that the previous students make.
My small family is slowly eating the leftover turkey from Thanksgiving.
1. change the subject noun 2. change the direct object noun
3. change the indirect object noun 4. change the adjective
5. change the adverb 6. change the verb name
7. change the verb tense
My small family is slowly eating the leftover turkey from Thanksgiving.
1. change the subject noun 2. change the direct object noun
3. change the indirect object noun 4. change the adjective
5. change the adverb 6. change the verb name
7. change the verb tense
Monday, October 6, 2008
ACROSTIC
In an acrostic, you start with a theme word and use each letter of that word to start another word or phrase that describes the theme word. The acrostic below is based on the theme word SNOW.
……………S Slippery
……………N Numbing
……………O Obliterating
……………W Wintery
Write an acrostic based on one of the following “Thanksgiving” themes: THANKSGIVING, TURKEY, PUMPKIN, STUFFING, HORN OF PLENTY, or FALL COLOURS.
……………S Slippery
……………N Numbing
……………O Obliterating
……………W Wintery
Write an acrostic based on one of the following “Thanksgiving” themes: THANKSGIVING, TURKEY, PUMPKIN, STUFFING, HORN OF PLENTY, or FALL COLOURS.
CINQUAIN POEM
A cinquain poem is a five-line poem that is diamond-shaped. Start with a theme word (noun) and then use the pattern 1 noun, 2 adjectives, 3 gerunds, 1 full sentence, and finally a synonym for the first noun.
SNOW
.....................Snow.........................
.................Cold, white......................
..........Falling, freezing, numbing..............
..........It chills fingers and toes..............
.....................Ice..........................
Write a cinquain poem based on one of the following “Thanksgiving” themes:
THANKSGIVING, TURKEY, PUMPKIN, STUFFING, HORN OF PLENTY, or FALL COLOURS.
SNOW
.....................Snow.........................
.................Cold, white......................
..........Falling, freezing, numbing..............
..........It chills fingers and toes..............
.....................Ice..........................
Write a cinquain poem based on one of the following “Thanksgiving” themes:
THANKSGIVING, TURKEY, PUMPKIN, STUFFING, HORN OF PLENTY, or FALL COLOURS.
GRAMMAR QUESTION, Oct. 6th, 2009
Correct the errors in the following sentence--it's based on something I heard our Prime Minister actually said on the radio:
I wasn’t understanding what he means when in a speech he has given Mr Harper was saying the funding will help those suffering from mental illness and their families.
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I wasn’t understanding what he means when in a speech he has given Mr Harper was saying the funding will help those suffering from mental illness and their families.
Note: you can still see previous Grammar Questions; they are posted in the archive in the side bar and listed a year previous to their date of posting.
PUZZLE, Oct. 6th, 2009
Congratulations to Daniela for being first again to solve last week's puzzle:the answer was 1)heel/heal/he’ll; 2)bald/balled/bawled; 3)sense/scents/cents; 4)seas/seize/sees
Can you determine the professions/jobs described below? Each clue is an anagram of the answer.
One Word Answers
1. Stamp on
2. For trees
3. Remit sin
4. Menial cop
5. Court poser
Can you determine the professions/jobs described below? Each clue is an anagram of the answer.
One Word Answers
1. Stamp on
2. For trees
3. Remit sin
4. Menial cop
5. Court poser
ALL CHANGE, Oct. 6th, 2009
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 7 changes, then start making more changes again from 1 to 7. Each student should build on the changes that the previous students make.
My grandmother always cooks a large turkey at Thanksgiving.
1. change the subject noun 2. change the direct object noun
3. change the indirect object noun 4. change the adjective
5. change the adverb 6. change the verb name
7. change the verb tense
My grandmother always cooks a large turkey at Thanksgiving.
1. change the subject noun 2. change the direct object noun
3. change the indirect object noun 4. change the adjective
5. change the adverb 6. change the verb name
7. change the verb tense
COMPLETE THE SENTENCE ... Oct. 6th, 2009
Use the type of clause, phrase, or grammar indicated to complete the following sentence; you can add the phrase or clause before or after (not both) the clause below:
...Thanksgiving can signal the start of winter ...
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 archive in the side bar.
...Thanksgiving can signal the start of winter ...
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 archive in the side bar.
VOCABULARY, Oct. 6th, 2009
Vocabulary building is important for both reading comprehension and writing. Use the following two words (note the part of speech) in one sentence.
evanescent (adjective) + diversification (noun)
Correct answers will be saved to the Blog archive.
To further improve your vocabulary, check Word of the Day every day! There are also word games and puzzles on this site.
evanescent (adjective) + diversification (noun)
Correct answers will be saved to the Blog archive.
To further improve your vocabulary, check Word of the Day every day! There are also word games and puzzles on this site.
HALF-WAY THERE CHALLENGE! Oct. 6th, 2009
This exercise is advanced sentence combining; it is designed for students who have completed Lesson 9 in the course.
Sentence 1: We were very worried about the latest news to come out of our homeland.
Sentence 2: Our homeland has been in the news lately because of the widespread political unrest and violence.
Grammar: 1. Use an appositve to combine the sentences.
2. Use a gerund to combine the sentences.
3. Use a relative pronoun to combine the sentences.
Correct answers for previous assignments are in the Archives.
Sentence 1: We were very worried about the latest news to come out of our homeland.
Sentence 2: Our homeland has been in the news lately because of the widespread political unrest and violence.
Grammar: 1. Use an appositve to combine the sentences.
2. Use a gerund to combine the sentences.
3. Use a relative pronoun to combine the sentences.
Correct answers for previous assignments are in the Archives.
SENTENCE COMBINATION, Oct. 6th, 2009
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: It’s time to think about turkeys and winter comfort food.
Sentence 2: It’s the time when many people start to increase their weight as they eat big meals and generally over indulge.
Sentence 3: It’s also the time to remember all the things that we have to be thankful for not least of which is an abundance of good and nutritious food.
Check the archives for previous questions and answers.
Sentence 1: It’s time to think about turkeys and winter comfort food.
Sentence 2: It’s the time when many people start to increase their weight as they eat big meals and generally over indulge.
Sentence 3: It’s also the time to remember all the things that we have to be thankful for not least of which is an abundance of good and nutritious food.
Check the archives for previous questions and answers.
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