Correct the errors in the following sentence:
Samirs always been borrowing his red stylish sporty-looking newer car to his brother who’s lending it while his old battered rust-spotted white vehicle is in the garage for repairing.
Remember that there is more than one possible correct answer.
Friday, April 23, 2010
PUZZLE, Apr. 23rd, 2010
Previous puzzle: Suggested answers
1. a. Barrier b. Everything.....Wall/All
2. a. Full amount b. An opening.....Whole/Hole
3. a. Season b. Bury.....Winter/Inter
4. a. Roll around in mud b. Permit.....Wallow/Allow
5. a. Females b. Prophetic sign.....Women/Omen
6. a.Twist forcibly b. Circular band.....Wring/Ring
7. a.Being victorious b. Baseball game division.....Winning/Inning
8. a. One of the five W's b. Head covering.....What/Hat
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. Outer layer b. Oxidized metal
2. a. Defraud; violate rules b. Thermal energy in transit
3. a. Sensation of cold b. Local land elevation
4. a. Go upward b. Jointed appendage; branch
5. a. Strong metal rope b. Having necessary skill
6. a. Confined; restrained b. Old; grew older
7. a. Stop; discontinue b. Freedom from hardship
8. a. Lacking dirt b. Lacking fat
1. a. Barrier b. Everything.....Wall/All
2. a. Full amount b. An opening.....Whole/Hole
3. a. Season b. Bury.....Winter/Inter
4. a. Roll around in mud b. Permit.....Wallow/Allow
5. a. Females b. Prophetic sign.....Women/Omen
6. a.Twist forcibly b. Circular band.....Wring/Ring
7. a.Being victorious b. Baseball game division.....Winning/Inning
8. a. One of the five W's b. Head covering.....What/Hat
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. Outer layer b. Oxidized metal
2. a. Defraud; violate rules b. Thermal energy in transit
3. a. Sensation of cold b. Local land elevation
4. a. Go upward b. Jointed appendage; branch
5. a. Strong metal rope b. Having necessary skill
6. a. Confined; restrained b. Old; grew older
7. a. Stop; discontinue b. Freedom from hardship
8. a. Lacking dirt b. Lacking fat
ALL CHANGE! Apr. 23rd, 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 young man enthusiastically took the sociology course at the local college.
Changes:
1. subject noun 2. direct object noun 3. indirect object noun
4. adjective(s) 5. adverb(s) 6. verb name 7. verb tense
The young man enthusiastically took the sociology course at the local college.
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, Apr. 23rd, 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:
... April is a month that can't seem to make up its mind ...
1. Use a phrase 2. Use a dependent clause 3. Use an independent clause
... April is a month that can't seem to make up its mind ...
1. Use a phrase 2. Use a dependent clause 3. Use an independent clause
VOCABULARY, Apr. 23rd, 2010
Vocabulary building is important for both reading comprehension and writing. Use the following two words (note the part of speech) in one sentence.
anachronism (noun) + either perverse (adjective) or perversely (adverb)
To further improve your vocabulary, check Word of the Day every day! There are also word games and puzzles on this site.
anachronism (noun) + either perverse (adjective) or perversely (adverb)
To further improve your vocabulary, check Word of the Day every day! There are also word games and puzzles on this site.
SENTENCE COMBINATION, Apr. 23rd, 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 Immigrant Access Fund provides loans for internationally trained immigrants.
Sentence 2: Many immigrant professionals find it hard to pursue their careers in Canada
Sentence 3: The loans help pay the costs associated with accreditation, training, or upgrading.
HALF-WAY THERE CHALLENGE! Apr. 23rd, 2010
This exercise is advanced sentence combining; it is designed for students who have completed Lesson 9 in the course.
Sentence 1: My next-door neighbour was taken ill last week.
Sentence 2: She was rushed to hospital by ambulance.
Sentence 3: She had had a heart attack.
#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
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
GRAMMAR QUESTION, Apr. 13th, 2010
Correct the errors in the following sentence:
The blue foreign unusual car has been driving erratic when it'd went off the road and the driver Jack Lemay is injured serious.
Remember that there is more than one possible correct answer.
The blue foreign unusual car has been driving erratic when it'd went off the road and the driver Jack Lemay is injured serious.
Remember that there is more than one possible correct answer.
PUZZLE, Apr. 13th, 2010
Previous puzzle: Suggested answers
1. a. Mark left after healing b. Vehicle...............scar/car
2. a. To have hit b. Vehicle...............struck/truck
3. a. Intelligent b. Individual store......smart/mart
4. a. Tiny b. Large retail complex..small/mall
5. a. Take illegally b. Bluish green .........steal/teal
6. a. Clean the floor b. Cry...................sweep/weep
7. a. Expressed in words b. Give assistance ......said/aid
8. a. Talk b. Highest level.........summit speak/peak
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. Barrier b. Everything
2. a. Full amount b. An opening
3. a. Season b. Bury
4. a. Roll around in mud b. Permit
5. a. Females b. Prophetic sign
6. a.Twist forcibly b. Circular band
7. a.Being victorious b. Baseball game division
8. a. One of the five W's b. Head covering
1. a. Mark left after healing b. Vehicle...............scar/car
2. a. To have hit b. Vehicle...............struck/truck
3. a. Intelligent b. Individual store......smart/mart
4. a. Tiny b. Large retail complex..small/mall
5. a. Take illegally b. Bluish green .........steal/teal
6. a. Clean the floor b. Cry...................sweep/weep
7. a. Expressed in words b. Give assistance ......said/aid
8. a. Talk b. Highest level.........summit speak/peak
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. Barrier b. Everything
2. a. Full amount b. An opening
3. a. Season b. Bury
4. a. Roll around in mud b. Permit
5. a. Females b. Prophetic sign
6. a.Twist forcibly b. Circular band
7. a.Being victorious b. Baseball game division
8. a. One of the five W's b. Head covering
ALL CHANGE! Apr. 13th, 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 avid gardener waited for Easter before excitedly planting her flower beds.
Changes:
1. subject noun 2. direct object noun 3. indirect object noun
4. adjective(s) 5. adverb(s) 6. verb name 7. verb tense
The avid gardener waited for Easter before excitedly planting her flower beds.
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, Apr. 13th, 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:
…This year I will celebrate Earth Day …
1. Use a phrase 2. Use a dependent clause 3. Use an independent clause
…This year I will celebrate Earth Day …
1. Use a phrase 2. Use a dependent clause 3. Use an independent clause
SENTENCE COMBINATION, Apr. 13th, 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. The celebration of Earth Day is associated with spring.
2. In many parts of Canada, spring doesn’t arrive until May.
3. Yesterday, when I woke up, there was fresh snow on the ground, and snow can occur through May.
1. The celebration of Earth Day is associated with spring.
2. In many parts of Canada, spring doesn’t arrive until May.
3. Yesterday, when I woke up, there was fresh snow on the ground, and snow can occur through May.
VOCABULARY, Apr. 13th, 2010
Vocabulary building is important for both reading comprehension and writing. Use the following two words (note the part of speech) in one sentence.
incredulous (adjective) + antagonist (noun)
To further improve your vocabulary, check Word of the Day every day! There are also word games and puzzles on this site.
incredulous (adjective) + antagonist (noun)
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! Apr. 13th, 2010
This exercise is advanced sentence combining; it is designed for students who have completed Lesson 9 in the course.
Sentence 1: Most of us are looking forward to being able to enjoy our parks and gardens soon.
Sentence 2: It is too easy to forget about parks and gardens during the long winter.
Sentence 3: Spring tends to make us think of doing outdoor activities.
1. Use a gerund
2. Use an appositive to combine the sentences.
3. Use a relative pronoun to combine the sentences.
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