Tuesday, April 14, 2009

NOT-SO-SIMPLE ERRORS

CORRECT WRITING CHALLENGES

What is incorrect or vague in the following entries?
Correct and give reasons for your choices.


"Which brings us to this so-called deadline week, with mediators running interference between the two sides four months after the last contract expired at the end of 2008."
Chris Vander Doelen, "Fair offer in tough times", The Windsor Star, Tuesday, April 14, 2009.

"Let's hope CUPE is merely acting brave in the face of the economic whirlwind."
Chris Vander Doelen, "Fair offer in tough times", The Windsor Star, Tuesday, April 14, 2009.

"They should ask the CAW how much support autoworkers are enjoying from the Canadian public. It's saddened a lot of them."
Chris Vander Doelen, "Fair offer in tough times", The Windsor Star, Tuesday, April 14, 2009.


TODAY'S WORD

The word for today is "extirpation".
What part of speech is "extirpation"?
Define "extirpation" and use it in a sentence.

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