Using Commas: Exercise 3
Choose the correctly punctuated versions of the phrases or clauses from the drop down lists in order to complete the sentences below.
1. The problems involved in this operation are, I think,numerous.
2. Celene who does not usually tell anyone what she feels, said she didn't want to go to the dance. 3. To get tickets for some Broadway musicals,one has to order three months in advance.
4.Listening to the radio, Jun heard an announcement that Spangler, his own dog was lost.
5. I used to live at 16689 Sutton Avenue, Milpitas, California but we have since moved to 1895 Holland Way, Dubuque, Iowa.
6. The Valley of the Moon, the name of a section in Napa County California is the heart of the state's wine producing area.
7. Chris did not see how he could organize, write and proofread this paper in only two hours.
8. By the pilings of the old pier, four starfish, a clam, and a sea anemone.
9. Yes, Helen did mention that all three of you were coming for lunch.
10. I believe, therefore that fraternities are good influences on a college campus.
domingo, 7 de septiembre de 2008
Using Commas: Exercise # 2
Using Commas: Exercise 2
Choose the correctly punctuated versions of the phrases or clauses from the drop down lists in order to complete the sentences below.
1. There was no question that John's painting, a huge, colorful, and ugly mural, was the worst entry in the art exhibit.
2. Werner von Braun, Willy Ley, and Edward Teller, noted authorities in the field of rocket development, have done much to guide the missile program of the United States.
3. Mr. Cready's ability to say the wrong thing at the wrong time is, I believe, amazing.
4. Running around the house, the dog was abruptly stopped by a fence.
5. If the opposition should win, our candidate would never have any political future.
6. Gracefully, lightly, and daintily the ballerina moved across the stage.
7. Glamour , the woman's fashion magazine, recently incorporated with Charm another fashion journal.
8. Joe was born on May 7, 1955, and his best friend was born exactly two months later on July 7, 1955.
9. Mr. and Mrs. Kwon , my parents' best friends, sat in front of us at the football game.
10.November 11, 1918, the armistice ending World War I was signed.
Choose the correctly punctuated versions of the phrases or clauses from the drop down lists in order to complete the sentences below.
1. There was no question that John's painting, a huge, colorful, and ugly mural, was the worst entry in the art exhibit.
2. Werner von Braun, Willy Ley, and Edward Teller, noted authorities in the field of rocket development, have done much to guide the missile program of the United States.
3. Mr. Cready's ability to say the wrong thing at the wrong time is, I believe, amazing.
4. Running around the house, the dog was abruptly stopped by a fence.
5. If the opposition should win, our candidate would never have any political future.
6. Gracefully, lightly, and daintily the ballerina moved across the stage.
7. Glamour , the woman's fashion magazine, recently incorporated with Charm another fashion journal.
8. Joe was born on May 7, 1955, and his best friend was born exactly two months later on July 7, 1955.
9. Mr. and Mrs. Kwon , my parents' best friends, sat in front of us at the football game.
10.November 11, 1918, the armistice ending World War I was signed.
Using Commas: Exercise # 1
Using Commas: Exercise #1
Choose the correctly punctuated versions of the phrases or clauses from the drop down lists in order to complete the sentences below.
1. He left the scene of the accident and tried to forget that it had happened
2. Oil which is lighter than water rises to the surface.
3.Madame de Stael was an attractive gracious lady
4. Nice is a word with many meanings and some of them are contradictory.
5. The contractor testified that the house was completed ,and that the work had been done properly.
6. Some people refuse to go to the zoo because of pity for creatures that must live in small cages.
7. Taxicabs that are dirty are illegal in some cities.
8. The closet contained worn clothes, old shoes, and dirty hats.
9. The uninvited guest wore a dark blue tweed suit.
10. After surviving this ordeal,the trapper felt relieved.
11. Mark Twain's early novels,I believe,stand the test of time.
12. December 7, 1941,will never be forgotten.
13. The field was safe enough, wasn't it?
14. Write the editor of the Atlantic at Arlington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02116.
15. He replied,"I have no idea what you mean."
16. After a good washing and grooming,the pup looked like a new dog.
17. Because of their opposition to institutions that force creatures to live in captivity,some people refuse to go to the zoo.
18. Vests which were once popular have been out of vogue for several years.
19. As a celestial goddess,she regulated the course of the heavenly bodies and controlled the alternating seasons.
20. I hope that someday, he will learn how to be polite.
Choose the correctly punctuated versions of the phrases or clauses from the drop down lists in order to complete the sentences below.
1. He left the scene of the accident and tried to forget that it had happened
2. Oil which is lighter than water rises to the surface.
3.Madame de Stael was an attractive gracious lady
4. Nice is a word with many meanings and some of them are contradictory.
5. The contractor testified that the house was completed ,and that the work had been done properly.
6. Some people refuse to go to the zoo because of pity for creatures that must live in small cages.
7. Taxicabs that are dirty are illegal in some cities.
8. The closet contained worn clothes, old shoes, and dirty hats.
9. The uninvited guest wore a dark blue tweed suit.
10. After surviving this ordeal,the trapper felt relieved.
11. Mark Twain's early novels,I believe,stand the test of time.
12. December 7, 1941,will never be forgotten.
13. The field was safe enough, wasn't it?
14. Write the editor of the Atlantic at Arlington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02116.
15. He replied,"I have no idea what you mean."
16. After a good washing and grooming,the pup looked like a new dog.
17. Because of their opposition to institutions that force creatures to live in captivity,some people refuse to go to the zoo.
18. Vests which were once popular have been out of vogue for several years.
19. As a celestial goddess,she regulated the course of the heavenly bodies and controlled the alternating seasons.
20. I hope that someday, he will learn how to be polite.
Sentence fragments exercise 3
my brother was always my best friend when I was a child especially as we two were almost alone in the world we lived with our old grandmother in a little house, almost a shack, in the country whenever I think of him now I see a solemn, responsible boy a boy too old for his years who looked out for me no matter what once there was a bully John Anson who looked enormous to me though he was probably an average twelve-year-old John had it in for me because he liked Littice Grant who liked me he decided to beat me up right before her eyes I was lucky my brother came by he didn't interfere any he just stood there somehow though his presence gave me confidence I licked the stuffing out of John Anson if my brother hadn't been there I don't think I could have done it.
My brother was always my best friend when I was a child, especially as we two were almost alone in the world. We lived with our old grandmother in a little house, almost a shack, in the country. Whenever I think of him now I see a solemn, responsible boy, a boy too old for his years, who looked out for me no matter what. Once there was a bully John Anson who looked enormous to me, though he was probably an average twelve-year-old, John had it in for me because he liked Littice Grant, who liked me. He decided to beat me up right before her eyes, I was lucky my brother came by. He didn't interfere any he just stood there somehow, though his presence gave me confidence. I licked the stuffing out of John Anson, if my brother hadn't been there I don't think I could have done it.
My brother was always my best friend when I was a child, especially as we two were almost alone in the world. We lived with our old grandmother in a little house, almost a shack, in the country. Whenever I think of him now I see a solemn, responsible boy, a boy too old for his years, who looked out for me no matter what. Once there was a bully John Anson who looked enormous to me, though he was probably an average twelve-year-old, John had it in for me because he liked Littice Grant, who liked me. He decided to beat me up right before her eyes, I was lucky my brother came by. He didn't interfere any he just stood there somehow, though his presence gave me confidence. I licked the stuffing out of John Anson, if my brother hadn't been there I don't think I could have done it.
Sentence fragments exercise 2
Sentence Fragments: Exercise 2
These paragraphs need proofreading for possible fragments. Use the space below each paragraph for revising.
1. How can a person find patriotism in a local night club? Well, it did not take me too long. About four weeks ago in a little night club in Louisville, Kentucky, a couple of my friends, Rick and Lon, the duo who were providing the entertainment that night for the club.
How can a person find patriotism in a local night club? Well, it did not take me too long. About four weeks ago in a little night club in Louisville, Kentucky, a couple of my friends, Rick and Lon, the duo who were providing the entertainment that night for the club, they dressed up on the national custom.
2. For the past twenty years, the Survey Research Center at the University of Michigan has been measuring the level of Americans' trust and confidence in their politicians and quasi-political trust and confidence in their political institutions and their leaders. "Political" being all levels of government, and "quasi-political" churches, labor unions, large professional/business associations, educational institutions, and the like. The result is that a very sharp decline has taken place every year since 1964.
2. For the past twenty years, the Survey Research Center at the University of Michigan has been measuring the level of Americans' trust and confidence in their politicians and quasi-political trust and confidence in their political institutions and their leaders. "Political" means being all levels of government, and "quasi-political" includes churches, labor unions, large professional/business associations, educational institutions, and the like. The result is that a very sharp decline has taken place every year since 1964.
3. For 200 years Americans believed in better jobs, better homes, a better life for one's children. This confidence no longer exists. Polls now indicate that fewer Americans who feel they are better off today than they were five years ago. A public-opinion analysis group has found that large numbers of Americans, at some times and in some places, see themselves as lower on the ladder with worse living conditions and anticipation of further decline over the next five years.
4. Well, in looking at the picture at the left you see an old lady. She has a very funny look on her face. As if she's lonely and just wants to be left alone. She also looks as if she has seen a lot and experienced lots of things.
Well looking at the picture at the left you see an old lady. She has a very funny look on her face as if she's lonely and just wants to be left alone also as if she has seen a lot and experienced lots of things.
5. A president is an appointed leader he is a decision maker in the executive branch of our government. This doesn't necessarily mean that the person the people elect is capable, just hopefully assumes through his past record as a politician, over the years' buildup of experience and handling situations
These paragraphs need proofreading for possible fragments. Use the space below each paragraph for revising.
1. How can a person find patriotism in a local night club? Well, it did not take me too long. About four weeks ago in a little night club in Louisville, Kentucky, a couple of my friends, Rick and Lon, the duo who were providing the entertainment that night for the club.
How can a person find patriotism in a local night club? Well, it did not take me too long. About four weeks ago in a little night club in Louisville, Kentucky, a couple of my friends, Rick and Lon, the duo who were providing the entertainment that night for the club, they dressed up on the national custom.
2. For the past twenty years, the Survey Research Center at the University of Michigan has been measuring the level of Americans' trust and confidence in their politicians and quasi-political trust and confidence in their political institutions and their leaders. "Political" being all levels of government, and "quasi-political" churches, labor unions, large professional/business associations, educational institutions, and the like. The result is that a very sharp decline has taken place every year since 1964.
2. For the past twenty years, the Survey Research Center at the University of Michigan has been measuring the level of Americans' trust and confidence in their politicians and quasi-political trust and confidence in their political institutions and their leaders. "Political" means being all levels of government, and "quasi-political" includes churches, labor unions, large professional/business associations, educational institutions, and the like. The result is that a very sharp decline has taken place every year since 1964.
3. For 200 years Americans believed in better jobs, better homes, a better life for one's children. This confidence no longer exists. Polls now indicate that fewer Americans who feel they are better off today than they were five years ago. A public-opinion analysis group has found that large numbers of Americans, at some times and in some places, see themselves as lower on the ladder with worse living conditions and anticipation of further decline over the next five years.
4. Well, in looking at the picture at the left you see an old lady. She has a very funny look on her face. As if she's lonely and just wants to be left alone. She also looks as if she has seen a lot and experienced lots of things.
Well looking at the picture at the left you see an old lady. She has a very funny look on her face as if she's lonely and just wants to be left alone also as if she has seen a lot and experienced lots of things.
5. A president is an appointed leader he is a decision maker in the executive branch of our government. This doesn't necessarily mean that the person the people elect is capable, just hopefully assumes through his past record as a politician, over the years' buildup of experience and handling situations
Michelle Obama's speach
By The Associated Press – 1 day agoPrepared remarks of Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, for her address to the Democratic National Convention. On Monday night in Denver as released by the Obama campaign:OBAMA:As you might imagine, for Barack, running for President is nothing compared to that first game of basketball with my brother Craig. I can't tell you how much it means to have Craig and my mom here tonight. Like Craig, I can feel my dad looking down on us, just as I've felt his presence in every grace-filled moment of my life. At six-foot-six, I've often felt like Craig was looking down on me too...literally. But the truth is, both when we were kids and today, he wasn't looking down on me - he was watching over me. And he's been there for me every step of the way since that clear February day 19 months ago, when - with little more than our faith in each other and a hunger for change - we joined my husband, Barack Obama, on the improbable journey that's brought us to this moment. But each of us also comes here tonight by way of our own improbable journey.I come here tonight as a sister, blessed with a brother who is my mentor, my protector and my lifelong friend.I come here as a wife who loves my husband and believes he will be an extraordinary president. I come here as a Mom whose girls are the heart of my heart and the center of my world - they're the first thing I think about when I wake up in the morning, and the last thing I think about when I go to bed at night. Their future - and all our children's future - is my stake in this election. And I come here as a daughter - raised on the South Side of Chicago by a father who was a blue collar city worker, and a mother who stayed at home with my brother and me. My mother's love has always been a sustaining force for our family, and one of my greatest joys is seeing her integrity, her compassion, and her intelligence reflected in my own daughters. My Dad was our rock. Although he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in his early thirties, he was our provider, our champion, our hero. As he got sicker, it got harder for him to walk, it took him longer to get dressed in the morning. But if he was in pain, he never let on. He never stopped smiling and laughing - even while struggling to button his shirt, even while using two canes to get himself across the room to give my Mom a kiss. He just woke up a little earlier, and worked a little harder. He and my mom poured everything they had into me and Craig. It was the greatest gift a child can receive: never doubting for a single minute that you're loved, and cherished, and have a place in this world. And thanks to their faith and hard work, we both were able to go on to college. So I know firsthand from their lives - and mine - that the American Dream endures.And you know, what struck me when I first met Barack was that even though he had this funny name, even though he'd grown up all the way across the continent in Hawaii, his family was so much like mine. He was raised by grandparents who were working class folks just like my parents, and by a single mother who struggled to pay the bills just like we did. Like my family, they scrimped and saved so that he could have opportunities they never had themselves. And Barack and I were raised with so many of the same values: that you work hard for what you want in life; that your word is your bond and you do what you say you're going to do; that you treat people with dignity and respect, even if you don't know them, and even if you don't agree with them. And Barack and I set out to build lives guided by these values, and pass them on to the next generation. Because we want our children - and all children in this nation - to know that the only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work for them. And as our friendship grew, and I learned more about Barack, he introduced me to the work he'd done when he first moved to Chicago after college. Instead of heading to Wall Street, Barack had gone to work in neighborhoods devastated when steel plants shut down, and jobs dried up. And he'd been invited back to speak to people from those neighborhoods about how to rebuild their community.The people gathered together that day were ordinary folks doing the best they could to build a good life. They were parents living paycheck to paycheck; grandparents trying to get by on a fixed income; men frustrated that they couldn't support their families after their jobs disappeared. Those folks weren't asking for a handout or a shortcut. They were ready to work - they wanted to contribute. They believed - like you and I believe - that America should be a place where you can make it if you try.Barack stood up that day, and spoke words that have stayed with me ever since. He talked about "The world as it is" and "The world as it should be." And he said that all too often, we accept the distance between the two, and settle for the world as it is - even when it doesn't reflect our values and aspirations. But he reminded us that we know what our world should look like. We know what fairness and justice and opportunity look like. And he urged us to believe in ourselves - to find the strength within ourselves to strive for the world as it should be. And isn't that the great American story?It's the story of men and women gathered in churches and union halls, in town squares and high school gyms - people who stood up and marched and risked everything they had - refusing to settle, determined to mold our future into the shape of our ideals.It is because of their will and determination that this week, we celebrate two anniversaries: the 88th anniversary of women winning the right to vote, and the 45th anniversary of that hot summer day when Dr. King lifted our sights and our hearts with his dream for our nation.
awnsers of blog questions
A. What is the difference between a blog and a book?
“Books are tight. Blogs are reckless. Books are slow. Blogs are fast. Books ask you to stay between their covers. Blogs invite you to stray. Books fret over copyright and libel. Blogs grab whatever they want with impunity—news, gossip, pictures, videos.” (www.nybooks.com/articles/21013)
B. How have blogs changes recently?
Since 1999 blogs have changed. Today bloggers are more interested on becoming famous. Before blogs were pages with information (which maybe could not be true) on several different subjects. The quantities of the info on the blogs have changed, as well as the topics. Today you may see millions of blogs either bothering or on sex, before this wasn’t so common.
C. Why might you read a blog?
I would read a blog to complement the information you already have. Blogs may have various different sources or viewpoints on any subject. For example in the Iraq war, bloggers may be local people, American soldiers or war journalists. This gives you a bigger view on your interests.
D. Is there reason to doubt the objectivity of a blog? Why? Why not?
Yes, blogs are maid from different view points. They might not be true or fair. You might never find an objective blog. Blog are made individually.
E. If you kept your own blog, what would you title it?
I would have an interesting topic that would attract readers as much as possible. Probably the topic would not be related to the information in the blog.
“Books are tight. Blogs are reckless. Books are slow. Blogs are fast. Books ask you to stay between their covers. Blogs invite you to stray. Books fret over copyright and libel. Blogs grab whatever they want with impunity—news, gossip, pictures, videos.” (www.nybooks.com/articles/21013)
B. How have blogs changes recently?
Since 1999 blogs have changed. Today bloggers are more interested on becoming famous. Before blogs were pages with information (which maybe could not be true) on several different subjects. The quantities of the info on the blogs have changed, as well as the topics. Today you may see millions of blogs either bothering or on sex, before this wasn’t so common.
C. Why might you read a blog?
I would read a blog to complement the information you already have. Blogs may have various different sources or viewpoints on any subject. For example in the Iraq war, bloggers may be local people, American soldiers or war journalists. This gives you a bigger view on your interests.
D. Is there reason to doubt the objectivity of a blog? Why? Why not?
Yes, blogs are maid from different view points. They might not be true or fair. You might never find an objective blog. Blog are made individually.
E. If you kept your own blog, what would you title it?
I would have an interesting topic that would attract readers as much as possible. Probably the topic would not be related to the information in the blog.
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