……………N Numbing
……………O Obliterating
……………W Wintery
Write an acrostic based on one of the following themes:
EASTER, PASSOVER, ALL FOOL’S DAY, BUNNIES, CHOCOLATE, SPRING, FLOWERS, LILIES
Monday, March 30, 2009
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 themes:
EASTER, PASSOVER, ALL FOOL’S DAY, BUNNIES, CHOCOLATE, SPRING, FLOWERS, LILIES
……………N Numbing
……………O Obliterating
……………W Wintery
Write an acrostic based on one of the following themes:
EASTER, PASSOVER, ALL FOOL’S DAY, BUNNIES, CHOCOLATE, SPRING, FLOWERS, LILIES
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 ………… Cold, white
......Falling, freezing, numbing
.......It chills fingers and toes
.....................Ice
Write a cinquain poem based on one of the following themes:
EASTER, PASSOVER, ALL FOOL’S DAY, BUNNIES, CHOCOLATE, SPRING, FLOWERS, LILIES
.
GRAMMAR QUESTION, Mar. 30th, 2010
Correct the errors in the following sentence:
Please ask her where she is going over easter but don't tell her that I ask for the informations.
Please ask her where she is going over easter but don't tell her that I ask for the informations.
PUZZLE, Mar. 30th, 2010
Previous puzzle: Suggested answers
1. BO--- BOARD 2. BO---BORED 3. BO--BORN 4. -BO--ABOVE
5. BO---BOSUN 6. BO----BORROW 7. BO----BOILED 8. ---BO-SYMBOL
New Puzzle:
When beheading a word, remove the first letter and still have a valid word. The clue for, longer of the two words is first (behead the first word).
Example: a. Begin b. Sour, acidic Answer: Start and Tart.
1. a. Mark left after healing..... b. Vehicle
2. a. To have hit..................... b. Vehicle
3. a. Intelligent ....................... b. Individual store
4. a. Tiny .............................. b. Large retail complex
5. a. Take illegally ................. b. Bluish green
6. a. Clean the floor .............. b. Cry
7. a. Expressed in words .......b. Give assistance
8. a. Talk ............................. b. Highest level; summit
1. BO--- BOARD 2. BO---BORED 3. BO--BORN 4. -BO--ABOVE
5. BO---BOSUN 6. BO----BORROW 7. BO----BOILED 8. ---BO-SYMBOL
New Puzzle:
When beheading a word, remove the first letter and still have a valid word. The clue for, longer of the two words is first (behead the first word).
Example: a. Begin b. Sour, acidic Answer: Start and Tart.
1. a. Mark left after healing..... b. Vehicle
2. a. To have hit..................... b. Vehicle
3. a. Intelligent ....................... b. Individual store
4. a. Tiny .............................. b. Large retail complex
5. a. Take illegally ................. b. Bluish green
6. a. Clean the floor .............. b. Cry
7. a. Expressed in words .......b. Give assistance
8. a. Talk ............................. b. Highest level; summit
ALL CHANGE! Mar. 30th, 2010
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.
Amber greedily ate the chocolate Easter eggs from her aunt.
Changes:
1. subject noun 2. direct object noun 3. indirect object noun
4. adjective(s) 5. adverb(s) 6. verb name 7. verb tense
Amber greedily ate the chocolate Easter eggs from her aunt.
Changes:
1. subject noun 2. direct object noun 3. indirect object noun
4. adjective(s) 5. adverb(s) 6. verb name 7. verb tense
COMPLETE THE SENTENCE, Mar. 30th, 2010
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) to the clause below:
...it will be good to have some time off over the Easter holiday...
1. Use a phrase 2. Use a dependent clause 3. Use an independent clause
...it will be good to have some time off over the Easter holiday...
1. Use a phrase 2. Use a dependent clause 3. Use an independent clause
VOCABULARY, Mar. 30th, 2010
Vocabulary building is important for both reading comprehension and writing. Use the following two words (note the part of speech) in one sentence.
feckless (adjective) + veracity (noun)
To further improve your vocabulary, check Word of the Day every day! There are also word games and puzzles on this site.
feckless (adjective) + veracity (noun)
To further improve your vocabulary, check Word of the Day every day! There are also word games and puzzles on this site.
SENTENCE COMBINATION, Mar. 30th, 2010
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: Easter is a four-day weekend for most of us.
Sentence 2: Many people eat too much chocolate over this holiday period.
Sentence 3: Many of the symbols associated with Easter come from ancient spring-time celebrations.
Sentence 1: Easter is a four-day weekend for most of us.
Sentence 2: Many people eat too much chocolate over this holiday period.
Sentence 3: Many of the symbols associated with Easter come from ancient spring-time celebrations.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
GRAMMAR QUESTION, Mar. 19th, 2010
Correct the errors in the following sentence:
There were a lot of applauses at the oscars; and they had rose most when the winner of the best movie had been announced and them receiving the direct was going to the stage as quick as possible.
There were a lot of applauses at the oscars; and they had rose most when the winner of the best movie had been announced and them receiving the direct was going to the stage as quick as possible.
PUZZLE, Mar. 19th, 2010
Previous puzzle:
1a. trap b. meat 2a. rapt b. team 3a. part b. tame
This week’s puzzle:
Guess the words below, which contain "BO" and the following letters in them:
Fill in the blanks using the list of letters below--use each letter once:
A, A, D, D, D, E, E, E, I, L, L, M, N, N, O, R, R, R, R, R, S, S U, V, W, Y
1. BO---
2. BO---
3. BO--
4. -BO--
5. BO---
6. BO----
7. BO----
8. ---BO-
1a. trap b. meat 2a. rapt b. team 3a. part b. tame
This week’s puzzle:
Guess the words below, which contain "BO" and the following letters in them:
Fill in the blanks using the list of letters below--use each letter once:
A, A, D, D, D, E, E, E, I, L, L, M, N, N, O, R, R, R, R, R, S, S U, V, W, Y
1. BO---
2. BO---
3. BO--
4. -BO--
5. BO---
6. BO----
7. BO----
8. ---BO-
ALL CHANGE! Mar. 19, 2010
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.
Mira happily gave friendly Omar a birthday gift.
Changes:
1. subject noun 2. direct object noun 3. indirect object noun
4. adjective(s) 5. adverb(s) 6. verb name 7. verb tense
Mira happily gave friendly Omar a birthday gift.
Changes:
1. subject noun 2. direct object noun 3. indirect object noun
4. adjective(s) 5. adverb(s) 6. verb name 7. verb tense
COMPLETE THE SENTENCE, Mar. 19, 2010
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) to the clause below:
... I have mixed feelings about St. Patrick's Day ...
1. Use a phrase 2. Use a dependent clause 3. Use an independent clause
... I have mixed feelings about St. Patrick's Day ...
1. Use a phrase 2. Use a dependent clause 3. Use an independent clause
VOCABULARY, Mar. 19th, 2010
Vocabulary building is important for both reading comprehension and writing. Use the following two words (note the part of speech) in one sentence.
expedite (verb) + myriad (noun)
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expedite (verb) + myriad (noun)
To further improve your vocabulary, check Word of the Day every day! There are also word games and puzzles on this site.
SENTENCE COMBINATION, Mar. 19th, 2010
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: The French were the first Europeans to settle in what is nowCanada
Sentence 2: Many of the British who came toCanada went to the New England colonies first.
Sentence 3: The American War of Independence prompted many Loyalists to leave the colonies and head forCanada
Sentence 1: The French were the first Europeans to settle in what is now
Sentence 2: Many of the British who came to
Sentence 3: The American War of Independence prompted many Loyalists to leave the colonies and head for
HALF-WAY THERE CHALLENGE! Mar. 19th, 2010
Sentence 1: The students eagerly exchanged information about how to work together on the presentation they were making.
Sentence 2: They posted their information and ideas to a wiki they had created specifically for that presentation.
Grammar: 1. Use a gerund to combine the sentences.
2. Use an infinitive to combine the sentences.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
GRAMMAR QUESTION, Mar. 8th, 2010
Correct the errors in the following sentence:
Studying on my own pace is a lot of benefit for me do to I am not needing to be worrying about no time for attend class.
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, Mar. 8th, 2010
Previous puzzle:
1. prosecute sue
2. scoundrel cur
3. falsities lies
4. stockings socks
5. pantaloons pants
6. brackets braces
2. scoundrel cur
3. falsities lies
4. stockings socks
5. pantaloons pants
6. brackets braces
This week’s puzzle:
There are two groups of four-letter words used in the sentences below. The first missing words (A) of each sentence are anagrams of each other, and the second missing words (B) are also anagrams of each other. Can you find them? (All the A words are anagrams of each other, and all the B words are anagrams of each other).1. The hunters set a __A__ for the hare. How else were they to enjoy its succulent __B___ ?
2. They all listened in __A__ attention as their leader spoke and motivated them to work as a __B__.
3. There will always be a small __A__ of wildness in a cat, though it is considered to be a __B__ animal today.
ALL CHANGE! Mar. 8, 2010
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.
Yasmin excitedly rode her new bicycle to school.
3. change the indirect object noun 4. change the adjective
5. change the adverb 6. change the verb name
7. change the verb tense
Yasmin excitedly rode her new bicycle to school.
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, Mar. 8, 2010
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) to the clause below:
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.
... this year, St. Patrick's Day, March 17th, falls on a Thursday ...
2. Use a dependent clause
3. Use an independent clause
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VOCABULARY, Mar. 8th, 2010
Vocabulary building is important for both reading comprehension and writing. Use the following two words (note the part of speech) in one sentence.
millennial (adjective) + diminution (noun)
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millennial (adjective) + diminution (noun)
To further improve your vocabulary, check Word of the Day every day! There are also word games and puzzles on this site.
SENTENCE COMBINATION, Mar. 8th, 2010
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: Many people wear green clothing on St. Patrick’s Day and drink green beer.
Sentence 2: St. Patrick's Day is a celebration that seems to have spread around the world as it is celebrated by people with no Irish background or connection.
Sentence 3: Even though a saint is commemorated on March 17th, this celebration is definitely a secular one rather than a religious one.
Check the archives for previous questions and answers.
Sentence 1: Many people wear green clothing on St. Patrick’s Day and drink green beer.
Sentence 2: St. Patrick's Day is a celebration that seems to have spread around the world as it is celebrated by people with no Irish background or connection.
Sentence 3: Even though a saint is commemorated on March 17th, this celebration is definitely a secular one rather than a religious one.
Check the archives for previous questions and answers.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
GRAMMAR QUESTION, Feb. 24th, 2010
Correct the errors in the following sentence:
The commentator said its the most unique program was skated at the competition and they are skating unbelievable therefore it hasn't been surprised that the audience have given them the standing ovation.
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The commentator said its the most unique program was skated at the competition and they are skating unbelievable therefore it hasn't been surprised that the audience have given them the standing ovation.
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, Feb. 24th, 2010
Previous Puzzle
New Puzzle
1. It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a...BALLOON
2. Body modification.TATTOO
3. A Group of people.COMMITTEE
4. Acuteness or acumen. KEENNESS
2. Body modification.TATTOO
3. A Group of people.COMMITTEE
4. Acuteness or acumen. KEENNESS
New Puzzle
Find a shorter word with the meaning given within the following words:
Example: "rapscallion" contains the word "rascal": RApSCALlion
See if you can find the shorter words in the words below that fir the definitions given:
1. prosecute
2. scoundrel
3. falsities
4. stockings
5. pantaloons
6. brackets
See if you can find the shorter words in the words below that fir the definitions given:
1. prosecute
2. scoundrel
3. falsities
4. stockings
5. pantaloons
6. brackets
ALL CHANGE! Feb. 24th, 2010
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.
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
Ali quickly bought some groceries at the small supermarket.
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 ... Feb. 24th, 2010
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) to the clause below:
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.
...we saw many interesting people and places ...
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.
SENTENCE COMBINATION, Feb. 24th 2010
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.
Check the archives for previous questions and answers.
- February, having only 28 days, is the shortest month in the year.
- There have been many celebrations in this month from Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day and Family day to religious events such as Lent.
- The interest in the Olympic Games this month has had many people glued to their television sets.
Check the archives for previous questions and answers.
VOCABULARY, Feb. 24th, 2010
Vocabulary building is important for both reading comprehension and writing. Use the following two words (note the part of speech) in one sentence.
To further improve your vocabulary, check Word of the Day every day! There are also word games and puzzles on this site.
malign (verb) + discrepancy (noun)
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Thursday, February 12, 2009
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
There are lots of special events/holidays occurring within a very short time frame; learn more about some of these by following the links.
Valentine's Day
Celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14th.We are all familiar with the current representation of this day, but find out about the history behind Valentine’s Day.
Gung Hay Fat Choy
February 14th also marks the start of the Chinese New Year. This is the Year of the Tiger. There is a long history behind this festival. Besides eating special food (see the guest column below), one of the traditions is the Lion Dance. This one is a especially exciting and energetic!
Ash Wednesday
The first day of Lent in the Christian calendar isAsh Wednesday. The day before, is known as Shrove Tuesday in much of the English speaking world or as Mardi Gras in other places; there are many traditions associated with that day, too.
Valentine's Day
Gung Hay Fat Choy
Ash Wednesday
The first day of Lent in the Christian calendar isAsh Wednesday. The day before, is known as Shrove Tuesday in much of the English speaking world or as Mardi Gras in other places; there are many traditions associated with that day, too.
Winter Olympic Games
Today marks the opening of the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver Canada Athabasca University
Family Day
Monday, February 15th, Family Day, is a holiday for some of us; it's a day in which to spend time with family--hence its name.
GRAMMAR QUESTION, Feb. 12th, 2010
Correct the errors in the following sentence:
For entertaining Hai is liking to going too outdoors concerts in the Summer or during the Winter he is watching much reality television's shows.
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.
For entertaining Hai is liking to going too outdoors concerts in the Summer or during the Winter he is watching much reality television's shows.
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, Feb. 12th, 2010
Previous Puzzle
Here are some of the possible correct answers:
o … honor (o/or/nor/horn/honor)
i … detail (i/it/lit/tail/tidal/detail)
i … elation (i/in/nil/nail/alien/entail/elation)
New Puzzle
Feed, good, and kiss are 3 examples of words with double letters. Use the clues and fill in the blanks to find words with consecutive double letters. Remember, these words have 2 sets of double letters in a row!
1. It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a...B _ _ _ _ _ N
2. Body modification.T _ _ _ _ O
3. A Group of people.C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ E
4. Acuteness or acumen.K _ _ _ _ _ _ S
Here are some of the possible correct answers:
o … honor (o/or/nor/horn/honor)
i … detail (i/it/lit/tail/tidal/detail)
i … elation (i/in/nil/nail/alien/entail/elation)
New Puzzle
Feed, good, and kiss are 3 examples of words with double letters. Use the clues and fill in the blanks to find words with consecutive double letters. Remember, these words have 2 sets of double letters in a row!
1. It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a...B _ _ _ _ _ N
2. Body modification.T _ _ _ _ O
3. A Group of people.C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ E
4. Acuteness or acumen.K _ _ _ _ _ _ S
ALL CHANGE! Feb. 12th, 2010
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.
Tina is avidly watching the Olympic Games on a big-screen television.
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
Tina is avidly watching the Olympic Games on a big-screen television.
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 ... Feb. 12th, 2010
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) to the clause below:
... many people will be watching the Winter Olympic Games from Vancouver ...
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.
... many people will be watching the Winter Olympic Games from Vancouver ...
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, Feb. 12th, 2010
Vocabulary building is important for both reading comprehension and writing. Use the following two words (note the part of speech) in one sentence.
commiserate (verb) + apologetic (adjective)
To further improve your vocabulary, check Word of the Day every day! There are also word games and puzzles on this site.
commiserate (verb) + apologetic (adjective)
To further improve your vocabulary, check Word of the Day every day! There are also word games and puzzles on this site.
SENTENCE COMBINATION, Feb. 12th 2010
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 3: I think it is just an example of commercial over-exploitation.
Check the archives for previous questions and answers.
Sentence 1: Most people get excited by Valentine's Day and celebrate it enthusiastically.
Sentence 2: People often spend a lot of money on candy, chocolates, flowers, and other gifts.Sentence 3: I think it is just an example of commercial over-exploitation.
Check the archives for previous questions and answers.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
GRAMMAR QUESTION, Feb. 1st, 2010
Correct the errors in the following sentence:
There were to much peoples at the mall so I was hurried up shopping, I was too hurried that the shirt’s I bought's not big enough and I'm having to return them.
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.
There were to much peoples at the mall so I was hurried up shopping, I was too hurried that the shirt’s I bought's not big enough and I'm having to return them.
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, Feb. 1st, 2010
Previous Puzzle
Congratulations to Uzma, Maya, and Kaitlin for providing answers to the puzzle.
There were more possible answers than I expected;here is an example of the correct answers:
1. u … super (u/us/sue/sure/super)
2. e … hamper (e/he/her/hare/harem/hamper)
3. o … erosion (o/so/son/ones/snore/sooner/erosion)
Other answers were possible.
New Puzzle
Let’s try the same thing this week. Add one letter at a time to make a new word: example a to adios (a/as/sad/dais/adios)
1. o … honor
2. i … detail
3. i … elation
Note Please don't use proper nouns;-)
Congratulations to Uzma, Maya, and Kaitlin for providing answers to the puzzle.
There were more possible answers than I expected;here is an example of the correct answers:
1. u … super (u/us/sue/sure/super)
2. e … hamper (e/he/her/hare/harem/hamper)
3. o … erosion (o/so/son/ones/snore/sooner/erosion)
Other answers were possible.
New Puzzle
Let’s try the same thing this week. Add one letter at a time to make a new word: example a to adios (a/as/sad/dais/adios)
1. o … honor
2. i … detail
3. i … elation
Note Please don't use proper nouns;-)
ALL CHANGE! Feb. 1st, 2010
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 younger sister gleefully 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 adverb 6. change the verb name
7. change the verb tense
My younger sister gleefully 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 adverb 6. change the verb name
7. change the verb tense
COMPLETE THE SENTENCE ..., Feb. 1st, 2010
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) to 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
Note:you can still see previous Sentence Completion questions; they are posted in the archive in the side bar.
... Margaret Atwood is a well known Canadian author ...
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, Feb. 1st, 2010
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)
To further improve your vocabulary, check Word of the Day every day! There are also word games and puzzles on this site.
antidote (noun) + ecological (adjective)
To further improve your vocabulary, check Word of the Day every day! There are also word games and puzzles on this site.
SENTENCE COMBINATION, Feb. 1st, 2010
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: Many men look forward to Superbowl Sunday all year, and parties are planned for that date.
Sentence 2: Many women look forward to Superbowl Sunday because it is the end of the football season.
Sentence 3: Some people are such avid sports fans that they always have some sport or the other to follow.
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Sentence 1: Many men look forward to Superbowl Sunday all year, and parties are planned for that date.
Sentence 2: Many women look forward to Superbowl Sunday because it is the end of the football season.
Sentence 3: Some people are such avid sports fans that they always have some sport or the other to follow.
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Sunday, January 18, 2009
GRAMMAR QUESTION, Jan. 18th, 2010
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.
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.
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.
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, Jan. 18th, 2010
congratulations to Maya and Uzma who each provided possible solutions to the problem.
Possible answers:
1. a / at / art / tart / treat
2. a / as / sea / ales / false / flames
3. u / us / use / uses / users/ duress / undress
New Puzzle
Let’s try the same thing this week. Add one letter at a time to make a new word: example a to adios (a/as/sad/dais/adios)
1. u … super
2. e … hamper
3. o … erosion
Possible answers:
1. a / at / art / tart / treat
2. a / as / sea / ales / false / flames
3. u / us / use / uses / users/ duress / undress
New Puzzle
Let’s try the same thing this week. Add one letter at a time to make a new word: example a to adios (a/as/sad/dais/adios)
1. u … super
2. e … hamper
3. o … erosion
ALL CHANGE! Jan. 18, 2010
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.
Canadians often play winter sports in the cold weather.
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
Canadians often play winter sports in the cold weather.
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, Jan. 18, 2010
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) to the clause below:
...it is a year since Barack Obama was inaugurated as President of the United States of America ...
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.
...it is a year since Barack Obama was inaugurated as President of the United States of America ...
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, Jan. 18th, 2010
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)
To further improve your vocabulary, check Word of the Day every day! There are also word games and puzzles on this site.
subserviently (adverb) + malicious (adjective)
To further improve your vocabulary, check Word of the Day every day! There are also word games and puzzles on this site.
SENTENCE COMBINATION, Jan. 18th, 2010
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.
1.Barack Obama was inaugurated as president in January 20th 2009.
2.He has now been in office for a year.
3.Many people expected big things from him despite the problems he encountered.
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1.Barack Obama was inaugurated as president in January 20th 2009.
2.He has now been in office for a year.
3.Many people expected big things from him despite the problems he encountered.
Check the archives for previous questions and answers.
HALF WAY THERE CHALLENGE! Jan. 18. 2010
This exercise is advanced sentence combining; it is designed for students who have completed Lesson 9 in the course.
Sentence 1: Experts believe that the economic recession will be here for some time.
Sentence 2: Reports from various experts indicate that unemployment is still up and spending is down.
Sentence 3: In the U.S.A. many people have lost their homes because banks foreclosed on their mortgages.
Grammar:1. Use an appositive 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: Experts believe that the economic recession will be here for some time.
Sentence 2: Reports from various experts indicate that unemployment is still up and spending is down.
Sentence 3: In the U.S.A. many people have lost their homes because banks foreclosed on their mortgages.
Grammar:1. Use an appositive 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.
HALF WAY THERE CHALLENGE! Jan. 8. 2010
This exercise is advanced sentence combining; it is designed for students who have completed Lesson 9 in the course.
Sentence 1: The New Year was celebrated around the world.
Sentence 2: Most people hope for a more peaceful year to come.
Sentence 3: This year many are also hoping for more prosperity.
Grammar:1. Use an appositive 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: The New Year was celebrated around the world.
Sentence 2: Most people hope for a more peaceful year to come.
Sentence 3: This year many are also hoping for more prosperity.
Grammar:1. Use an appositive 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.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
GRAMMAR QUESTION, Jan. 8th, 2010
Correct the errors in the following sentence:
As the matter of fact, she was a person who hard being convinced for instant, she certainly would likes to thinks that his opinion are the corrected then any one else view.
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.
As the matter of fact, she was a person who hard being convinced for instant, she certainly would likes to thinks that his opinion are the corrected then any one else view.
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! Jan. 8, 2010
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.
The weather was very bad in Canada during the holidays.
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
The weather was very bad in Canada during the holidays.
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
PUZZLE, Jan. 8th, 2010
Previous Puzzle
The answers provided were all correct--well done!
New Puzzle
Add one letter at a time to make a new word: example a to adios (a/as/sad/dais/adios)
1. a … treat
2. a … flames
3. u … undress
The answers provided were all correct--well done!
New Puzzle
Add one letter at a time to make a new word: example a to adios (a/as/sad/dais/adios)
1. a … treat
2. a … flames
3. u … undress
COMPLETE THE SENTENCE, Jan. 8, 2010
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:
... 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 archive in the side bar.
... 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 archive in the side bar.
VOCABULARY, Jan. 8th, 2010
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)
To further improve your vocabulary, check Word of the Day every day! There are also word games and puzzles on this site.
exacerbate (verb) + miscreant (noun)
To further improve your vocabulary, check Word of the Day every day! There are also word games and puzzles on this site.
SENTENCE COMBINATION, Jan. 8th, 2010
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.
1. Many people celebrated the new year and hoped for better things in 2010.
2. January is when we return to our jobs or school.
3. January is also the month when we have to pay those holiday bills.
Check the archives for previous questions and answers.
1. Many people celebrated the new year and hoped for better things in 2010.
2. January is when we return to our jobs or school.
3. January is also the month when we have to pay those holiday bills.
Check the archives for previous questions and answers.
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