Friday, May 30, 2008

A MIXED BAG

WHEELBARROW/WHEELBARREL

Which is correct: "wheelbarrow" or "wheelbarrel"?
Find the root and you will find the answer.


A POSER?

Is there an error in the example below?
What is it?
Correct it and give a reason.


"He was the second driver Wednesday who face more serious charges because Lambton OPP believe the use of cellphones while driving contributed to the driver committing the traffic violation."
Monica Wolfson, "Cellphone talk draws charges", The Windsor Star, Friday, May 30, 2008.


TODAY'S WORD

The word for today is "bilious".
Define 'bilious" and use it in a sentence.


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

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