WHEELBARROW/WHEELBARREL
Which is correct: "wheelbarrow" or "wheelbarrel"?
Find the root and you will find the answer.
A POSER?
Is there an error in the example below?
What is it?
Correct it and give a reason.
"He was the second driver Wednesday who face more serious charges because Lambton OPP believe the use of cellphones while driving contributed to the driver committing the traffic violation."
Monica Wolfson, "Cellphone talk draws charges", The Windsor Star, Friday, May 30, 2008.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "bilious".
Define 'bilious" and use it in a sentence.
CORRECTIONS & EXPLANATIONS
Corrections and explanations for this week's entries will be posted Sunday.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
POETIC LICENSE OR CORRECTNESS?
"To verb or not to verb..."
The three entries below are all from the same story.
Are there any errors in the entries?
Is the writer allowed poetic license or is he guilty of incorrect construction?
Make your own judgment but be prepared to defend your choices.
I suggest there are, at least, four errors.
"Or perhaps, Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final."
"For a night, or for the remainder of the series? Hard to say."
"No one in black and gold was fooling themselves into thinking the guys in red and white are about to fade away."
Bob Duff, "Pens back in series", The Windsor Star, Thursday, May 29, 2008.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "suffused".
Define "suffused" and use it in a sentence.
The three entries below are all from the same story.
Are there any errors in the entries?
Is the writer allowed poetic license or is he guilty of incorrect construction?
Make your own judgment but be prepared to defend your choices.
I suggest there are, at least, four errors.
"Or perhaps, Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final."
"For a night, or for the remainder of the series? Hard to say."
"No one in black and gold was fooling themselves into thinking the guys in red and white are about to fade away."
Bob Duff, "Pens back in series", The Windsor Star, Thursday, May 29, 2008.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "suffused".
Define "suffused" and use it in a sentence.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
EASY WEDNESDAY
TACTICS/STRATEGY
Explain the difference between "tactics" and "strategy".
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "foment".
Define "foment" and use it in a sentence.
Explain the difference between "tactics" and "strategy".
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "foment".
Define "foment" and use it in a sentence.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
A MIXED BAG
INTERMURAL/INTRAMURAL
Explain the difference between "intermural" and "intramural".
CODE OF CONDUCT
Identify the author of the following:
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "sedition".
Define "sedition" and use it in a sentence.
Explain the difference between "intermural" and "intramural".
CODE OF CONDUCT
Identify the author of the following:
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "sedition".
Define "sedition" and use it in a sentence.
Monday, May 26, 2008
A MEMORABLE MONDAY
"My kingdom for a verb..."
Identify and fix the errors in the following:
"A final that features two puck-possession teams."
Bob Duff, '"Gods are smiling on NHL"', The Windsor Star, Saturday, May 24, 2008.
"Two high-end skills clubs who put the emphasis on playing an up-tempo, fast-paced brand of attacking hockey."
Bob Duff, '"Gods are smiling on NHL"', The Windsor Star, Saturday, May 24, 2008.
"Many of whom will skate on both sides of the ice in this best-of-seven set."
Bob Duff, '"Gods are smiling on NHL"', The Windsor Star, Saturday, May 24, 2008.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "vilify".
Define "vilify" and use it in a sentence.
Identify and fix the errors in the following:
"A final that features two puck-possession teams."
Bob Duff, '"Gods are smiling on NHL"', The Windsor Star, Saturday, May 24, 2008.
"Two high-end skills clubs who put the emphasis on playing an up-tempo, fast-paced brand of attacking hockey."
Bob Duff, '"Gods are smiling on NHL"', The Windsor Star, Saturday, May 24, 2008.
"Many of whom will skate on both sides of the ice in this best-of-seven set."
Bob Duff, '"Gods are smiling on NHL"', The Windsor Star, Saturday, May 24, 2008.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "vilify".
Define "vilify" and use it in a sentence.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
CORRECTIONS & EXPLANATIONS - May 25, 2008
Here are the corrections for last week's postings.
Monday
Make the corrections.
"Him and his son pretty much had the Pinery to himself..."
“Him” is the objective case and cannot be used as the subject.
“Himself” is a reflexive pronoun referring back to one person; but there are two people. Therefore a plural pronoun is needed.
“Pretty much” is a trite and misused cliché. It should be changed.
"He and his son practically had the Pinery to themselves..."
Tuesday
PODIUM/LECTERN
A “podium” is a raised platform on which one stands to give a speech.
A “lectern” is the furniture unit on which notes are placed and behind which an orator stands while speaking.
Wednesday
Identify and correct the error in the sentence below.
"I am not really up on where they get their guidelines from."
“From is dangling and redundant. It should be eliminated.
"I am not really up on where they get their guidelines."
Thursday
EXALT/EXULT
“Exalt” means to raise something high, to praise or to laud.
“Exult” means to celebrate joyfully, to revel or to take pride.
Friday
One of the following sentences has an error in it.
What is the error?
Incorrect:
"Under the terms of the proposed tunnel deal, the Ontario government would first loan the $75 million to the recently formed Windsor-Detroit Tunnel Corporation."
“Loan” is a noun.
“Lend” is a verb.
The two are not interchangeable.
"Under the terms of the proposed tunnel deal, the Ontario government would first lend the $75 million to the recently formed Windsor-Detroit Tunnel Corporation."
Correct:
"The Windsor tunnel corporation is responsible for paying back the loan."
THIS WEEK’S WORDS
“Stupor” (n.) means a trance, a coma or a daze.
“Cupidity” (n.) means greediness, avarice or covetousness.
“Alacrity” (n.) means eagerness, readiness or quickness.
“Apoplectic” (adj.) furious, irate, annoyed or extremely angry.
“Dogmatic” (adj.) means inflexible, unbending
Monday
Make the corrections.
"Him and his son pretty much had the Pinery to himself..."
“Him” is the objective case and cannot be used as the subject.
“Himself” is a reflexive pronoun referring back to one person; but there are two people. Therefore a plural pronoun is needed.
“Pretty much” is a trite and misused cliché. It should be changed.
"He and his son practically had the Pinery to themselves..."
Tuesday
PODIUM/LECTERN
A “podium” is a raised platform on which one stands to give a speech.
A “lectern” is the furniture unit on which notes are placed and behind which an orator stands while speaking.
Wednesday
Identify and correct the error in the sentence below.
"I am not really up on where they get their guidelines from."
“From is dangling and redundant. It should be eliminated.
"I am not really up on where they get their guidelines."
Thursday
EXALT/EXULT
“Exalt” means to raise something high, to praise or to laud.
“Exult” means to celebrate joyfully, to revel or to take pride.
Friday
One of the following sentences has an error in it.
What is the error?
Incorrect:
"Under the terms of the proposed tunnel deal, the Ontario government would first loan the $75 million to the recently formed Windsor-Detroit Tunnel Corporation."
“Loan” is a noun.
“Lend” is a verb.
The two are not interchangeable.
"Under the terms of the proposed tunnel deal, the Ontario government would first lend the $75 million to the recently formed Windsor-Detroit Tunnel Corporation."
Correct:
"The Windsor tunnel corporation is responsible for paying back the loan."
THIS WEEK’S WORDS
“Stupor” (n.) means a trance, a coma or a daze.
“Cupidity” (n.) means greediness, avarice or covetousness.
“Alacrity” (n.) means eagerness, readiness or quickness.
“Apoplectic” (adj.) furious, irate, annoyed or extremely angry.
“Dogmatic” (adj.) means inflexible, unbending
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