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

THE PASSIVE, Jan. 26th

Change an active voice sentence to the passive voice, or change a passive voice sentence to the active voice.

Susan was happy to be given the prestigious award by the committee.

Last week's question proved to be very difficult; you needed to add a subject to the sentence.
No one was discovered in the burned out building.
For example: (Someone/Firemen/Police) didn't discover anyone in the burned out building. This sentence is an example of why the passive is sometimes useful.

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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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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 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.

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

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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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THE PASSIVE, Jan. 5th

Change an active voice sentence to the passive voice, or change a passive voice sentence to the active voice.

The boys threw snowballs at each other.

Last week's question proved to be very difficult; you needed to add a subject to the sentence.
No one was discovered in the burned out building.
For example: (Someone/Firemen/Police) didn't discover anyone in the burned out building. This sentence is an example of why the passive is sometimes useful.

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EXAM PRACTICE, Jan 5th

The following question is similar to the one in part 3 of the Engl 140 final exam. There are many possible answers. Write a sentence using the vocabulary and grammar indicated.

Add an adverb clause of time:

... I made several New Year's resolutions ...


There are many possible correct answers. Correct answers will be available in the blog archive.