A DEPARTURE
Find and correct the error(s) in the unit below. If you are having trouble, read my blog of Friday, November 7, 2008.
Normally, I concentrate only on the errors of professional writers but Dwight Duncan is a seasoned politician and, as such, is not immune to the demands for correctness.
"'Local firms and local employment will benefit dramatically,' Duncan said. 'Sandra (Pupatello) and I will ensure that happens. Obviously there will be a competitive process involved, but make no mistake there will be benefits to both local business - and more importantly people struggling for employment right now.'"
Dwight Duncan, Ontario Finance Minister, "Border jobs pledged by Duncan", Dave Battagello, The Windsor Star, Thursday, November 13, 2008.
TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE
Find and correct two errors in the sentences below.
"'We try to get as many people working as we can and get as much money in the pockets of business locally. That's why we are anxious to proceed.'"
Dwight Duncan, Ontario Finance Minister, "Border jobs pledged by Duncan", Dave Battagello, The Windsor Star, Thursday, November 13, 2008.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "judicious".
Define "judicious" and use it in a sentence.
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