BRING/BRANG/BRUNG/BROUGHT
Try to sort this out.
Identify the part of speech of "bring" "brang", "brung" and "brought".
Explain the connection of each word to the others.
Which of these words is not acceptable? Why?
Create sentences to correctly exhibit the meaning of each word.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "equanimity".
Define "equanimity" and use it in a sentence.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
CORRECTIONS & EXPLANATIONS - November 9, 2008
Here are the corrections and explanations for last week's postings.
Monday
There is an error in the unit below. Find it and correct it.
“Palin, herself, isn't gaffe-proof. Her often rambling, incoherent answers...generated fodder for her critics and inspired the hilarious parody by Saturday Night Live alumnus Tina Fey.”
“Alumnus” is masculine. Tina Fey is an “alumna” not an “alumnus” of Saturday Night Live.
“Palin, herself, isn't gaffe-proof. Her often rambling, incoherent answers...generated fodder for her critics and inspired the hilarious parody by Saturday Night Live alumna Tina Fey.”
Tuesday
“Well, yeah, ya know…”
A professional could use better than street lingo. I begrudge sloppy articulation and allow some leeway, but I cannot accept “yeah”. And “well” is just empty air fill.
“Yes…”
“You've got temperatures over there…”
I am not “over there“. I do not have “temperatures” over there. "You've got..." is a ridiculous regionalism.
“The temperatures in the west (or east or anywhere)…”
“Yeah, ya know…”
Check above. Consistency is an asset. “Ya know…” is empty air fill also.
“Yes…”
Wednesday
Fix any errors you find in the following:
“About 50 people worked at the plant. When the government announced a $950,000 grant to the operation in August 2007 - just months after loaning it $2 million - it said the plant was using the money to employ 134 people, growing to 250 employees within four years.”
“Loan” is a noun. “Lend” is the verb form needed.
“About 50 people worked at the plant. When the government announced a $950,000 grant to the operation in August 2007 - just months after lending it $2 million - it said the plant was using the money to employ 134 people, growing to 250 employees within four years.”
Thursday
INSTANTS/INSTANCES
Examples of anything are “instances.” Brief moments are “instants”.
“He exhibited several instances where his team played poorly.”
“The loud sound scared him and, in an instant, he was running frantically away”.
Friday
MORE IMPORTANT/MORE IMPORTANTLY
“More importantly” is pompous and, because of context, is usually wrong. It should never be used.
“More important” is the correct form.
EASY QUOTE
“While there's life, there's hope.”
Cicero, a Roman orator, created this.
LAST WEEK’S WORDS
“Eponymous” (adj.) means giving one’s name to a tribe, a place an institution. It is from the noun “eponym”.
“Hermaphrodite” (n.) means androgynous, genderless, sexless or being both male and female.
“Ominous” (adj.) means threatening, gloomy, menacing or portentous.
“Phantasmagoria” (n.) means a shifting series of phantasms, illusions or deceptive appearances as in a dream. It can mean a series of optical illusions.
“Condescension” (n.) means disdain, arrogance, to treat with contempt or aloofness.
Monday
There is an error in the unit below. Find it and correct it.
“Palin, herself, isn't gaffe-proof. Her often rambling, incoherent answers...generated fodder for her critics and inspired the hilarious parody by Saturday Night Live alumnus Tina Fey.”
“Alumnus” is masculine. Tina Fey is an “alumna” not an “alumnus” of Saturday Night Live.
“Palin, herself, isn't gaffe-proof. Her often rambling, incoherent answers...generated fodder for her critics and inspired the hilarious parody by Saturday Night Live alumna Tina Fey.”
Tuesday
“Well, yeah, ya know…”
A professional could use better than street lingo. I begrudge sloppy articulation and allow some leeway, but I cannot accept “yeah”. And “well” is just empty air fill.
“Yes…”
“You've got temperatures over there…”
I am not “over there“. I do not have “temperatures” over there. "You've got..." is a ridiculous regionalism.
“The temperatures in the west (or east or anywhere)…”
“Yeah, ya know…”
Check above. Consistency is an asset. “Ya know…” is empty air fill also.
“Yes…”
Wednesday
Fix any errors you find in the following:
“About 50 people worked at the plant. When the government announced a $950,000 grant to the operation in August 2007 - just months after loaning it $2 million - it said the plant was using the money to employ 134 people, growing to 250 employees within four years.”
“Loan” is a noun. “Lend” is the verb form needed.
“About 50 people worked at the plant. When the government announced a $950,000 grant to the operation in August 2007 - just months after lending it $2 million - it said the plant was using the money to employ 134 people, growing to 250 employees within four years.”
Thursday
INSTANTS/INSTANCES
Examples of anything are “instances.” Brief moments are “instants”.
“He exhibited several instances where his team played poorly.”
“The loud sound scared him and, in an instant, he was running frantically away”.
Friday
MORE IMPORTANT/MORE IMPORTANTLY
“More importantly” is pompous and, because of context, is usually wrong. It should never be used.
“More important” is the correct form.
EASY QUOTE
“While there's life, there's hope.”
Cicero, a Roman orator, created this.
LAST WEEK’S WORDS
“Eponymous” (adj.) means giving one’s name to a tribe, a place an institution. It is from the noun “eponym”.
“Hermaphrodite” (n.) means androgynous, genderless, sexless or being both male and female.
“Ominous” (adj.) means threatening, gloomy, menacing or portentous.
“Phantasmagoria” (n.) means a shifting series of phantasms, illusions or deceptive appearances as in a dream. It can mean a series of optical illusions.
“Condescension” (n.) means disdain, arrogance, to treat with contempt or aloofness.
Friday, November 7, 2008
FINE TUNING
MORE IMPORTANT/MORE IMPORTANTLY
Which is correct: "more importantly" or "more important"?
Explain the rationale for your choice.
Create a sentence to illustrate the meaning of your choice.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "condescension"
Define "condescension" and use it in a sentence.
CORRECTIONS & EXPLANATIONS
Corrections and explanations for this week's entries will be posted Sunday.
Which is correct: "more importantly" or "more important"?
Explain the rationale for your choice.
Create a sentence to illustrate the meaning of your choice.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "condescension"
Define "condescension" and use it in a sentence.
CORRECTIONS & EXPLANATIONS
Corrections and explanations for this week's entries will be posted Sunday.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
JUST FOR FUN
INSTANTS/INSTANCES
Explain the differences between the words "instants" and "instances".
Create sentences that illustrate the meanings of each word.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "phantasmagoria".
Define "phantasmagoria" and use it in a sentence. (This is not a common word but it has a wonderful sound.)
Explain the differences between the words "instants" and "instances".
Create sentences that illustrate the meanings of each word.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "phantasmagoria".
Define "phantasmagoria" and use it in a sentence. (This is not a common word but it has a wonderful sound.)
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
"SAME OLD...SAME OLD!"
WHEN WILL THEY EVER LEARN?
Fix any errors you find in the following:
"About 50 people worked at the plant. When the government announced a $950,000 grant to the operation in August 2007 - just months after loaning it $2 million - it said the plant was using the money to employ 134 people, growing to 250 employees within four years."
Sarah Sacheli, "$3 M in aid fails to keep plant open", The Windsor Star, Wednesday, November 5, 2008.
EASY QUOTE
Everyone know this quote. But, who coined it? And, did you know it verbatim?
“While there's life, there's hope.”
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "ominous".
Define "ominous" and use it in a sentence.
Fix any errors you find in the following:
"About 50 people worked at the plant. When the government announced a $950,000 grant to the operation in August 2007 - just months after loaning it $2 million - it said the plant was using the money to employ 134 people, growing to 250 employees within four years."
Sarah Sacheli, "$3 M in aid fails to keep plant open", The Windsor Star, Wednesday, November 5, 2008.
EASY QUOTE
Everyone know this quote. But, who coined it? And, did you know it verbatim?
“While there's life, there's hope.”
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "ominous".
Define "ominous" and use it in a sentence.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
PROFESSIONALISM
ELEVATE THE LEVEL
I heard the following word usages last night during the Windsor A-Channel weather report at 6 pm. I suggest the weather person try to elevate her language to a more professional level.
Determine the problem for each and suggest an alternative. Do not be concerned with incomplete sentences; they are not the issue.
"Well, yeah, ya know..."
"You've got temperatures over there..."
"Yeah, ya know..."
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "hermaphrodite".
Define "hermaphrodite" and use it in a sentence.
CLARIFICATION
To the person who commented on yesterday's entry about Sarah Palin: do not overthink the issue; the problem is a very simple one.
I heard the following word usages last night during the Windsor A-Channel weather report at 6 pm. I suggest the weather person try to elevate her language to a more professional level.
Determine the problem for each and suggest an alternative. Do not be concerned with incomplete sentences; they are not the issue.
"Well, yeah, ya know..."
"You've got temperatures over there..."
"Yeah, ya know..."
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "hermaphrodite".
Define "hermaphrodite" and use it in a sentence.
CLARIFICATION
To the person who commented on yesterday's entry about Sarah Palin: do not overthink the issue; the problem is a very simple one.
Monday, November 3, 2008
PROUDLY PICKY PEDAGOGIC PURISM
FYI & CRITIQUE
I suggest there is an error in the unit below. Find it and correct it. Feel free to disagree with this one. Opinions are welcome.
"Palin , herself, isn't gaffe-proof. Her often rambling, incoherent answers...generated fodder for her critics and inspired the hilarious parody by Saturday Night Live alumnus Tina Fey."
Opinion, "Sarah Palin, A double standard at work", The Windsor Star, Monday, November 3, 2008.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "eponymous".
Define "eponymous" and use it in a sentence.
I suggest there is an error in the unit below. Find it and correct it. Feel free to disagree with this one. Opinions are welcome.
"Palin , herself, isn't gaffe-proof. Her often rambling, incoherent answers...generated fodder for her critics and inspired the hilarious parody by Saturday Night Live alumnus Tina Fey."
Opinion, "Sarah Palin, A double standard at work", The Windsor Star, Monday, November 3, 2008.
TODAY'S WORD
The word for today is "eponymous".
Define "eponymous" and use it in a sentence.
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