Monday, November 23, 2009

GOOD MONDAY MORNING?

"WHEN WILL THEY EVER LEARN...?"

Identify and correct the errors in the following pieces.

You get a GOLD STAR if you can identify the irony in the last entry. You must be sure to read the entire entry to find it.
You go to the head of the class if you can explain what is wrong with the word order of example three.



"Just as it would be for a CUPE insider to whisper the union's plans to management in the midst of a bitter stand-off."
Chris Vander Doelen, "Playing a dangerous game", The Windsor Star, Saturday, November 21, 2009.

"But my sense is Jones is going to need that lawyer; unfortunately for him."
Chris Vander Doelen, "Playing a dangerous game", The Windsor Star, Saturday, November 21, 2009.

"A group of homeowners on Windsor's west side have hired a lawyer and will approach city council tonight to push for demolition of dozens of unsightly homes on Indian Road owned by Ambassador Bridge owner Matty Maroun."
Dave Battagello, "Group pushes for demolitions", The Windsor Star, Monday, November 23, 2003.


TODAY'S WORD

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

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