TORTUROUS/TORTUOUS
Explain the difference between the words "torturous" and "tortuous".
Create sentences for "torturous" and "tortuous" that clearly show the meanings of the words.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "rakish".
What paert of speech is "rakish"?
Define "rakish" and use it in a sentence.
RECRUITMENT
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CORRECTIONS & EXPLANATIONS
Corrections and explanations for this week's entries will be posted Sunday.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
THURSDAY IS "M" DAY
RECRUITMENT
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MAJORITY ARE/MAJORITY IS
Explain the correct use of the terms "majority are" and "majority is".
Create sentences that fully depict the correct use of "majority are" and "majority is".
TODAY'S WORD
Because I didn't pay attention yesterday when I chose my word of the day, I repeated the word from Tuesday. I will try to do better.
So, today there will be two words.
Today's word is "minion".
What part of speech is "minion"?
Define "minion" and use it in a sentence.
Today's second word is "meticulous".
What part of speech is "meticulous"?
Define "meticulous" and use it in a sentence.
What is the noun form of "meticulous"?
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MAJORITY ARE/MAJORITY IS
Explain the correct use of the terms "majority are" and "majority is".
Create sentences that fully depict the correct use of "majority are" and "majority is".
TODAY'S WORD
Because I didn't pay attention yesterday when I chose my word of the day, I repeated the word from Tuesday. I will try to do better.
So, today there will be two words.
Today's word is "minion".
What part of speech is "minion"?
Define "minion" and use it in a sentence.
Today's second word is "meticulous".
What part of speech is "meticulous"?
Define "meticulous" and use it in a sentence.
What is the noun form of "meticulous"?
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
THINKING CHALLENGES
THEORY/HYPOTHESIS
Define and explain the differences between the words "theory" and "hypothesis".
Create sentences that clearly show the meanings of each word.
Identify the verb forms for each word.
DO YOU AGREE?
Identify the author of the following piece.
"The surest way to corrupt a youth is to instruct him to hold in higher esteem those who think alike than those who think differently."
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "voluminous".
What part of speech is "voluminous"?
Define "voluminous" and use it in a sentence.
Define and explain the differences between the words "theory" and "hypothesis".
Create sentences that clearly show the meanings of each word.
Identify the verb forms for each word.
DO YOU AGREE?
Identify the author of the following piece.
"The surest way to corrupt a youth is to instruct him to hold in higher esteem those who think alike than those who think differently."
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "voluminous".
What part of speech is "voluminous"?
Define "voluminous" and use it in a sentence.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
HERE WE GO AGAIN!
PROFESSIONALS AT WORK!
Identify and correct the errors in the following pieces.
"More than 9,000 investors lost over $100 million in funds that went missing from Norbourg over a five-year period."
Mike De Souza, Canwest News Service, "Crime victims upset at Tories", The Windsor Star, January 5, 2010.
"Particularly since, as McGuinty noted, these workers have 'been sheltered from the full ravages of this private-sector recession.' "
Editorial, "McGinty can't lead restraint", The Toronto Sun, January 5, 2010.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "voluminous".
What part of speech is "voluminous"?
Define "voluminous" and use it in a sentence.
List as many other forms of the word "voluminous" as you can.
Identify and correct the errors in the following pieces.
"More than 9,000 investors lost over $100 million in funds that went missing from Norbourg over a five-year period."
Mike De Souza, Canwest News Service, "Crime victims upset at Tories", The Windsor Star, January 5, 2010.
"Particularly since, as McGuinty noted, these workers have 'been sheltered from the full ravages of this private-sector recession.' "
Editorial, "McGinty can't lead restraint", The Toronto Sun, January 5, 2010.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "voluminous".
What part of speech is "voluminous"?
Define "voluminous" and use it in a sentence.
List as many other forms of the word "voluminous" as you can.
Monday, January 4, 2010
NEW YEAR! SAME OLD PROBLEMS!
WELCOME!
The objective of this blog is very simple: to improve the use of the English language by everyone, but especially by professional writers and speakers. I think we should all strive for perfection in our communication, be it written or oral. So too, those who are paid to write or speak should write and speak correctly because they are the exemplars of the language and if they are not using it properly, they are abrogating their responsibility to their readers, especially the children.
I do not accept jargon. I do not accept incomplete sentences. I do not accept incorrect punctuation. I do not accept the misuse of words. I do not accept the computer short forms used by the twits who twitter.
I do accept the beauty and versatility of the English language, but it must be used correctly, and those who violate that premise are fodder for this blog.
So, welcome to my world. This is Posting # 802, an effort that has taken nearly three years to accomplish. Share my vision. Feel free to comment and criticize. If I make a mistake, let me know and I will correct it.
Send comments to me at any time via the "Comment" unit at the end of each posting. Remain anonymous if you like. Attach your e-mail if you want. Join the club. Help eradicate the abuse of the English language.
A COMPLETE SENTENCE! WHAT IS THAT!
Find and correct the errors in the following examples.
Be sure to explain the errors.
"By sharply increasing the maximum penalties for those he says don't follow the rules."
Lead editorial opinion, "Traffic fines", The Windsor Star, Monday, January 4, 2010.
"Just as we missed the debate on lowering the blood alcohol limit to .05 and the option of jailing a driver under the recently instituted 'street racing' legislation without that person being able to launch a legal defence."
Lead editorial opinion, "Traffic fines", The Windsor Star, Monday, January 4, 2010.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "matriculate".
What part of speech is "matriculate"?
Convert "matriculate" to other parts of speech.
Define "matriculate" and use it in a sentence.
The objective of this blog is very simple: to improve the use of the English language by everyone, but especially by professional writers and speakers. I think we should all strive for perfection in our communication, be it written or oral. So too, those who are paid to write or speak should write and speak correctly because they are the exemplars of the language and if they are not using it properly, they are abrogating their responsibility to their readers, especially the children.
I do not accept jargon. I do not accept incomplete sentences. I do not accept incorrect punctuation. I do not accept the misuse of words. I do not accept the computer short forms used by the twits who twitter.
I do accept the beauty and versatility of the English language, but it must be used correctly, and those who violate that premise are fodder for this blog.
So, welcome to my world. This is Posting # 802, an effort that has taken nearly three years to accomplish. Share my vision. Feel free to comment and criticize. If I make a mistake, let me know and I will correct it.
Send comments to me at any time via the "Comment" unit at the end of each posting. Remain anonymous if you like. Attach your e-mail if you want. Join the club. Help eradicate the abuse of the English language.
A COMPLETE SENTENCE! WHAT IS THAT!
Find and correct the errors in the following examples.
Be sure to explain the errors.
"By sharply increasing the maximum penalties for those he says don't follow the rules."
Lead editorial opinion, "Traffic fines", The Windsor Star, Monday, January 4, 2010.
"Just as we missed the debate on lowering the blood alcohol limit to .05 and the option of jailing a driver under the recently instituted 'street racing' legislation without that person being able to launch a legal defence."
Lead editorial opinion, "Traffic fines", The Windsor Star, Monday, January 4, 2010.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "matriculate".
What part of speech is "matriculate"?
Convert "matriculate" to other parts of speech.
Define "matriculate" and use it in a sentence.
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