……………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.
THE PASSIVE, Mar. 30th, 2010
Change an active voice sentence to the passive voice, or change a passive voice sentence to the active voice.
We ate all of the chocolate eggs on Easter Sunday, but we saved the chocolate bunnies for the following day.
We ate all of the chocolate eggs on Easter Sunday, but we saved the chocolate bunnies for the following day.
EXAM PRACTICE, Mar. 30th, 2010
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.
Last Easter + a dependent clause in the past perfect + an independent clause in the simple past
Last Easter + a dependent clause in the past perfect + an independent clause in the simple past
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.
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)
To further improve your vocabulary, check Word of the Day every day! There are also word games and puzzles on this site.
THE PASSIVE, Mar. 19th, 2010
Change an active voice sentence to the passive voice, or change a passive voice sentence to the active voice.
No one gave any presents at the party, but they did make contributions to charities instead.
No one gave any presents at the party, but they did make contributions to charities instead.
EXAM PRACTICE, Mar. 19th, 2010
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.
a dependent clause in the simple present tense + an independent clause in the simple future tense
a dependent clause in the simple present tense + an independent clause in the simple future tense
Sunday, March 8, 2009
GRAMMAR QUESTION, Mar. 8th, 2010
Correct the errors in the following sentence:
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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
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:
... this year, St. Patrick's Day, March 17th, falls on a Thursday ...
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.
... this year, St. Patrick's Day, March 17th, falls on a Thursday ...
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, 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)
To further improve your vocabulary, check Word of the Day every day! There are also word games and puzzles on this site.
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.
THE PASSIVE, Mar. 8, 2010
Change an active voice sentence to the passive voice, or change a passive voice sentence to the active voice.
Everyone makes mistakes the first time around, but with practice, they make fewer of them.
Postings will be saved in the archives (see sidebar).
Everyone makes mistakes the first time around, but with practice, they make fewer of them.
Postings will be saved in the archives (see sidebar).
EXAM PRACTICE, Mar. 8, 2010
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:
a dependent clause in the past perfect + an independent clause in the simple past
There are many possible correct answers. Correct answers will be available in the blog archive.EXAM PRACTICE, Feb. 24th, 2010
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.
There are many possible correct answers. Correct answers will be available in the blog archive.
Add a dependent clause in the past progressive tense to the following independent clause:
The accident happened on my way home from work ...
The accident happened on my way home from work ...
There are many possible correct answers. Correct answers will be available in the blog archive.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
MODULE 1 AND ASSIGNMENT 1
Complete either the telephone quiz or the alternative assignment. If you want to practice for the telephone quiz, use Wimba.
Check out the Present Progressive verb tense with the help of Road Runner Grammar. And here's another link for the Simple Past.
MODULE 2 AND ASSIGNMENT 2
This paragraph writing assignment is for everyone. Check the requirements and also look at an example.
MODULE 3 AND ASSIGNMENT 3
Complete either the telephone quiz or the alternative assignment. If you want to practice for the telephone quiz, use Wimba.
Check this link to cartoon resources that explain the modal can.
MODULE 4 AND ASSIGNMENT 4
This paragraph writing assignment is for everyone. Check the requirements and also look at an example.
Post any questions that you may have.
MODULE 5 AND ASSIGNMENT 5
Complete either the telephone quiz or the alternative assignment. If you want to practice for the telephone quiz, use Wimba.
MODULE 6 AND ASSIGNMENT 6
Complete either the telephone quiz or the alternative assignment. If you want to practice for the telephone quiz, use Wimba.
MODULE 7 AND ASSIGNMENT 7
This paragraph writing assignment is for everyone. Check the requirements and also look at an example.
Post any questions that you may have.
Post any questions that you may have.
MODULE 8 AND ASSIGNMENT 8
This paragraph writing assignment is for everyone. Check the requirements and also look at an example.
Post any questions that you may have.
Post any questions that you may have.
MODULE 9 AND ASSIGNMENT 9
Complete either the telephone quiz or the alternative assignment. If you want to practice for the telephone quiz, use Wimba.
Please post any questions that you have.
Please post any questions that you have.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
March 1st is St. David’s Day--St. David is the patron saint of Wales
PURIM
The 28th of February 2010, Jews celebrate the holiday of Purim. One of the messages of Purim is change. We can change how we, and the world thinks and behaves toward each other, with just a few small words and deeds, you and I can be instruments to help the human race be more loving and kind to each other, no matter what race, religion or origin. Happy Purim!
Thanks to Martha S., a student in Engl 177 for this information on Purim.
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.
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.
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.
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)
To further improve your vocabulary, check Word of the Day every day! There are also word games and puzzles on this site.
THE PASSIVE, Feb. 24th, 2010
Change an active voice sentence to the passive voice, or change a passive voice sentence to the active voice.
A thief stole a lot of valuables from a jewellery store.
Postings will be saved in the archives (see sidebar).
A thief stole a lot of valuables from a jewellery store.
Postings will be saved in the archives (see sidebar).
Thursday, February 12, 2009
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
Valentine's Day
Gung Hay Fat Choy
Ash Wednesday
The first day of Lent in the Christian calendar is Ash 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.
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.
Chinese Spring Festival
It is the most important festival for the Chinese. Everyone tries his best to go back to enjoy the family reunion. But this year, I will not. This is my first absence.
Preparations begin at least 10 days (even 1 month for some people) before it. People are busy doing spring cleaning, buying new pieces of furniture, new clothes, and the most important item----all kinds of delicious food. China
On the following days, we visit relatives and friends to extend New Year's greetings, which is called Bai nian. Other traditional activities includeTemple Fairs
On the following days, we visit relatives and friends to extend New Year's greetings, which is called Bai nian. Other traditional activities include
Ms. Fangyi Xia (Visiting Scholar from Tianjin Open University)
GRAMMAR QUESTION, Feb. 12th, 2010
Correct the errors in the following sentence:
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.
THE PASSIVE, Feb. 12th, 2010
Change an active voice sentence to the passive voice, or change a passive voice sentence to the active voice.
The spelling mistakes could have been avoided if a dictionary had been used.
Postings will be saved in the archives (see sidebar).
The spelling mistakes could have been avoided if a dictionary had been used.
Postings will be saved in the archives (see sidebar).
EXAM PRACTICE, Feb. 12th, 2010
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 a dependent clause in the past progressive tense:
... I saw an entertaining Lion Dance in Chinatown ...
There are many possible correct answers. Correct answers will be available in the blog archive.
Add a dependent clause in the past progressive tense:
... I saw an entertaining Lion Dance in Chinatown ...
There are many possible correct answers. Correct answers will be available in the blog archive.
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 Anastasia and Joanne 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 Anastasia and Joanne 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.
THE PASSIVE, Feb. 1st, 2010
Change an active voice sentence to the passive voice, or change a passive voice sentence to the active voice.
My sister was surprised by the flowers she received on her birthday.
Postings will be saved in the archives (see sidebar).
My sister was surprised by the flowers she received on her birthday.
Postings will be saved in the archives (see sidebar).
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.
EXAM PRACTICE, Feb. 1st, 2010
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 independent clause in the future progressive tense:
... while many people will be watching the Superbowl...
There are many possible correct answers. Correct answers will be available in the blog archive.
Add an independent clause in the future progressive tense:
... while many people will be watching the Superbowl...
There are many possible correct answers. Correct answers will be available in the blog archive.
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
Previous Puzzle
Congratulations to Renata for providing a solution to the puzzle.
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
Congratulations to Renata for providing a solution to the puzzle.
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.
THE PASSIVE, Jan. 18, 2010
Change an active voice sentence to the passive voice, or change a passive voice sentence to the active voice.
The children gave birthday gifts to each other.
Postings will be saved in the archives (see sidebar).
The children gave birthday gifts to each other.
Postings will be saved in the archives (see sidebar).
EXAM PRACTICE, Jan. 18, 2010
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 to the following clause:
Barack Obama was inaugurated as president
There are many possible correct answers. Correct answers will be available in the blog archive.
Add an adverb clause of time to the following clause:
Barack Obama was inaugurated as president
There are many possible correct answers. Correct answers will be available in the blog archive.
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
SENTENCE COMPLETION , 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.
THE PASSIVE, Jan. 8, 2010
Change an active voice sentence to the passive voice, or change a passive voice sentence to the active voice.
The New year was rung in by people at many different times around the world.
Postings will be saved in the archives (see sidebar).
The New year was rung in by people at many different times around the world.
Postings will be saved in the archives (see sidebar).
EXAM PRACTICE, Jan. 8, 2010
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.
Write a sentence using an adverbial clause of time and an independent clause in the past perfect tense.
There are many possible correct answers. Correct answers will be available in the blog archive.
Write a sentence using an adverbial clause of time and an independent clause in the past perfect tense.
There are many possible correct answers. Correct answers will be available in the blog archive.
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