Friday, June 26, 2009

GOOD CHALLENGES

CRITERIA/CRITERION

Explain the difference in meaning between "criteria" and "criterion".
When is it correct to use "criteria" and when is it correct to use "criterion"?
Create sentences using each word correctly.
Cite as many examples of other words that follow the same rules.


TODAY'S WORD

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


CORRECTIONS & EXPLANATIONS

Corrections and explanations for this week's entries will be posted Sunday.


TIME FOR A BREAK

JUNE 29 - JULY 12


I am taking a break, so there will be no postings on the blog from Monday, June 29 through Sunday, July 12.

If you are in need of a grammar fix, check the archives. There are, literally, hundreds of postings from which to choose.

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