"THAT THERE" & "THIS HERE"
Explain the correct usage of the expressions "that there" and "this here".
Create sentences to illustrate your reasoning.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "plutocracy".
Define "plutocracy" and use it in a sentence.
CORRECTIONS & EXPLANATIONS
Corrections and explanations for this weeks's entries will be posted on Sunday.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
THURSDAY'S GRAMMAR FUN
A MOUTH FULL
Identify and correct the error in the following:
"If you're planning on going vegan there is a few things you ought to know."
Arms Bumanlag commercial for "The Noon Report", AM800 CKLW Radio, June 11, 2008, 6:00 pm.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "amorphous".
Define "amorphous" and use it in a sentence.
Identify and correct the error in the following:
"If you're planning on going vegan there is a few things you ought to know."
Arms Bumanlag commercial for "The Noon Report", AM800 CKLW Radio, June 11, 2008, 6:00 pm.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "amorphous".
Define "amorphous" and use it in a sentence.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
PRONOUNS AGAIN
HERS/HER'S
Explain the correct use for the pronouns "hers" and "her's".
Create sentences to illustrate your point.
A GOOD PHILOSOPHY
"Try not to become a man of success but rather to become a man of value."
Identify the author of this aphorism.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "oligarchy".
Define "oligarchy" and use it in a sentence.
Explain the correct use for the pronouns "hers" and "her's".
Create sentences to illustrate your point.
A GOOD PHILOSOPHY
"Try not to become a man of success but rather to become a man of value."
Identify the author of this aphorism.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "oligarchy".
Define "oligarchy" and use it in a sentence.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
A PRONOMINAL CONTINUATION
PRONOUNS # 2
ITS/IT'S
Explain, with examples, the difference between "its" and "it's".
Create sentences using each word correctly.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "commiserate".
Define "commiserate" and use it in a sentence.
ITS/IT'S
Explain, with examples, the difference between "its" and "it's".
Create sentences using each word correctly.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "commiserate".
Define "commiserate" and use it in a sentence.
Monday, June 9, 2008
PRONOMINAL CHALLENGE
THAT/WHICH/WHO
Explain the correct usage of the pronouns "that", "which" and "who".
Be sure to include incorrect usage.
Create example sentences for each word.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "proscribe".
Define "proscribe" and use it in a sentence.
Explain the correct usage of the pronouns "that", "which" and "who".
Be sure to include incorrect usage.
Create example sentences for each word.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "proscribe".
Define "proscribe" and use it in a sentence.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
CORRECTIONS & EXPLANATIONS - June 8, 2008
Here are the corrections and explanations for last week's postings.
Monday
Correct the following:
“Plenty hard enough, if we're to believe the locker-room rhetoric being dished out Sunday.”
This is an incomplete thought. There is no principal clause.
“It is plenty hard enough, if we're to believe the locker-room rhetoric being dished out Sunday.”
“From white-knuckled novice to an adrenaline junkie craving more speed, all in the span of a half hour.”
There is no verb in this, so it is an incomplete thought.
“He went from a white-knuckled novice to an adrenaline junkie craving more speed, all in the span of a half hour.”
Tuesday
BACKWARD/BACKWARDS
Both “backward” and “backwards” can be used as an adverb.
He put his pants on backward.
He put his pants on backwards.
As an adjective, only “backward” can be used.
He lived a backward existence.
Wednesday
Correct, citing your reasons, what you consider error(s) in the following:
"The girls were students of Baggio's at Brennan Catholic high school."
See the corrections for Friday, below.
Thursday
ENVELOP/ENVELOPE
“Envelop” means to wrap something in a cover and the emphasis, or accent, is on the second syllable.
“Envelope” is the special wrapping put around a letter and the accent is on the first syllable.
Friday
Find and fix the errors in the examples below:
"The girls were students of Baggio's at F. J. Brannan Catholic high school.
“Of Baggio” indicates possession; therefore, the possessive form, Baggio’s” is redundant and incorrect.
The complete title of the school is “F. J. Brannan Catholic High School”; therefore “high school” must be capitalized.
"The girls were students of Baggio at F. J. Brannan Catholic High School.
"The girls were students of Baggio's at F. J. Brannan Catholic high school, where Baggio taught religion, was a guidance counsellor and coached volleyball and basketball."
“Of Baggio” indicates possession; therefore, the possessive form, Baggio’s” is redundant and incorrect.
The complete title of the school is “F. J. Brannan Catholic High School”; therefore “high school” must be capitalized.
"The girls were students of Baggio at F. J. Brannan Catholic High School, where Baggio taught religion, was a guidance counsellor and coached volleyball and basketball."
"The girls were students of Baggio's at F. J. Brannan Catholic high school, where Baggio taught religion, was a guidance counsellor and coached volleyball and basketball."
“Of Baggio” indicates possession; therefore, the possessive form, Baggio’s” is redundant and incorrect.
The complete title of the school is “F. J. Brannan Catholic High School”; therefore “high school” must be capitalized.
"The girls were students of Baggio at F. J. Brannan Catholic High School, where Baggio taught religion, was a guidance counsellor and coached volleyball and basketball."
A WONDERFUL METAPHOR
“I did never know so full a voice issue from so empty a heart: but the saying is true ‘The empty vessel makes the greatest sound.”
William Shakespeare penned this.
THE WEEK’S WORDS
“Superciliousness” (n.) means snootiness, arrogance, scorn or disdain.
“Metier” (n.) means trade, art, line of work or job.
“Prodigious” (adj.) means abnormal, extraordinary, unusual, remarkable or huge.
“Truculent” (adj.) means defiant, bad-tempered, hostile, aggressive or confrontational.
“Inexplicable” (adj.) means strange, perplexing, mystifying, curious or bizarre.
Monday
Correct the following:
“Plenty hard enough, if we're to believe the locker-room rhetoric being dished out Sunday.”
This is an incomplete thought. There is no principal clause.
“It is plenty hard enough, if we're to believe the locker-room rhetoric being dished out Sunday.”
“From white-knuckled novice to an adrenaline junkie craving more speed, all in the span of a half hour.”
There is no verb in this, so it is an incomplete thought.
“He went from a white-knuckled novice to an adrenaline junkie craving more speed, all in the span of a half hour.”
Tuesday
BACKWARD/BACKWARDS
Both “backward” and “backwards” can be used as an adverb.
He put his pants on backward.
He put his pants on backwards.
As an adjective, only “backward” can be used.
He lived a backward existence.
Wednesday
Correct, citing your reasons, what you consider error(s) in the following:
"The girls were students of Baggio's at Brennan Catholic high school."
See the corrections for Friday, below.
Thursday
ENVELOP/ENVELOPE
“Envelop” means to wrap something in a cover and the emphasis, or accent, is on the second syllable.
“Envelope” is the special wrapping put around a letter and the accent is on the first syllable.
Friday
Find and fix the errors in the examples below:
"The girls were students of Baggio's at F. J. Brannan Catholic high school.
“Of Baggio” indicates possession; therefore, the possessive form, Baggio’s” is redundant and incorrect.
The complete title of the school is “F. J. Brannan Catholic High School”; therefore “high school” must be capitalized.
"The girls were students of Baggio at F. J. Brannan Catholic High School.
"The girls were students of Baggio's at F. J. Brannan Catholic high school, where Baggio taught religion, was a guidance counsellor and coached volleyball and basketball."
“Of Baggio” indicates possession; therefore, the possessive form, Baggio’s” is redundant and incorrect.
The complete title of the school is “F. J. Brannan Catholic High School”; therefore “high school” must be capitalized.
"The girls were students of Baggio at F. J. Brannan Catholic High School, where Baggio taught religion, was a guidance counsellor and coached volleyball and basketball."
"The girls were students of Baggio's at F. J. Brannan Catholic high school, where Baggio taught religion, was a guidance counsellor and coached volleyball and basketball."
“Of Baggio” indicates possession; therefore, the possessive form, Baggio’s” is redundant and incorrect.
The complete title of the school is “F. J. Brannan Catholic High School”; therefore “high school” must be capitalized.
"The girls were students of Baggio at F. J. Brannan Catholic High School, where Baggio taught religion, was a guidance counsellor and coached volleyball and basketball."
A WONDERFUL METAPHOR
“I did never know so full a voice issue from so empty a heart: but the saying is true ‘The empty vessel makes the greatest sound.”
William Shakespeare penned this.
THE WEEK’S WORDS
“Superciliousness” (n.) means snootiness, arrogance, scorn or disdain.
“Metier” (n.) means trade, art, line of work or job.
“Prodigious” (adj.) means abnormal, extraordinary, unusual, remarkable or huge.
“Truculent” (adj.) means defiant, bad-tempered, hostile, aggressive or confrontational.
“Inexplicable” (adj.) means strange, perplexing, mystifying, curious or bizarre.
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