Monday, February 15, 2010

WORD RELATIONSHIPS

A VERY COMMON MISTAKE

Correct the error in the following piece. Cite the applicable rule for your correction.
Bonus: connect your correction to today's word and win a silver star.
Bonus: connect your correction to today's title and win a gold star.

"Jensen compared the 500 to a Volkswagen. But she said its smaller size wouldn't fit she and her husband's lifestyle."
Jeff Bolinchowski, "FRUGAL FIAT 500 WINNING FANS", Windsor Star, Monday, February 15, 2010.


TODAY'S WORD

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

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