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Tuesday, February 27, 2007

GRAMMAR QUESTION OF THE WEEK, Feb. 18th

Correct the errors in the following sentence:

Todays family day in Alberta and in some other provinces, but some people like it an few think it'll be better to have an extra long weekend in Summer.

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 2006/2007 archives in the side bar.

Monday, February 26, 2007

FINAL EXAM

I will send you a file of Exam Hints before you write the final exam, but meanwhile, here is an overview of the exam. Don’t forget to arrange for the final exam about a month before you plan to write it.

Please post your questions.

Sunday, February 25, 2007

SENTENCE COMPLETION, Feb. 18th

Use the type of clause or phrase indicated to complete the following sentence:

... I appreciate having a long weekend in February.

1. Use a phrase to start the sentence.
2. Use a dependent clause to start the sentence.
3. Use an independent clause to start the sentence.

Note: you can still see previous Sentence Completion questions; they are posted in the 2006/2007 archive in the side bar.

Sunday, February 11, 2007

SENTENCE COMPLETION, Feb. 11th

Use the type of clause or phrase indicated to complete the following sentence:

I have mixed feelings about Valentine's Day ...

1. Use a dependent clause to finish the sentence.
2. Use a phrase to the finish the sentence.

Note: you can still see previous Sentence Completion questions; they are posted in the 2006/2007 archive in the side bar.