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Dangling modifiers 1
An English-language quiz on dangling modifiers.Can you determine which sentence in each question is grammatically correct? Weed out the elusive dangling modifiers, and you’ll find your answer! 1. Question 1Working hard on his assignment, Absalom finally completed it.After finishing his homework, the TV was turned on.Enraptured by the flickering light, the TV stayed on all night.2. Question 2Thankful that the day was over, home seemed like a wonderful idea.A dedicated employee, her hours of overtime were high in number.To thank her, the CEO offered her a raise.3. Question 3Managing his time well, his work was always completed by the deadline.Managing his money, however, was not one of Paul’s strengths.Overwhelmed at times, the phone bill often sat unpaid.4. Question 4Wanting to cheer up her friend, Mumbi mentioned the surprise party.Without realizing it, the surprise was ruined.To cover her tracks, the topic was avoided.5. Question 5A smart girl, her habit of teeth brushing was formed at an early age.Having a dentist for a dad, she always followed his advice.When visiting the dentist, new cavities were never found.Source : Jeux du Portail linguistique du Canada
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Honouring Indigenous Peoples
An English quiz in which the user answers language-related questions on the theme of Indigenous peoples.Try our quiz to learn about Indigenous Peoples and test your knowledge of certain points of English too!1. In Canada, the term “” refers to an Indigenous grouping composed of many different nations having their own origin, history and culture, and whose members have called North America home from time immemorial.First Nationsfirst nations2. The epic poem The Song of Hiawatha is based on Ojibwe legends the real Hiawatha was an important Iroquois leader., although. Although,3. Inuktut is the native language of .the Inuit peopleInuit4. Six Nations, the largest reserve in is home to members of all six Iroquois nations.CanadaCanada,5. The word “caribou” comes from the language.Mi’kmaqMickmac6. Michif is the traditional language of the Métis peoples in the Canadian it is mainly a mixture of Cree and French.Prairies;Prairies,7. In Canada, the preferred collective term for Indians, Inuit and Métis is Peoples.AboriginalIndigenous8. The are the largest group of First Nations in Canada.CreesCris9. The Constitution of the Haida Nation states, “Like the forests, the roots of our people are intertwined such that the greatest troubles cannot overcome us.”us”.10. The traditional hunting grounds of the Siksika, or Blackfoot, were the buffalo ranges in Alberta and Montana.Southern, Northernsouthern, northernSource : Jeux du Portail linguistique du Canada
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Commonly misused phrases
An English quiz in which the user must choose whether the wording of a sentence is grammatically correct or faulty.In English, a solecism is a phrase that doesn't follow the rules of grammar. Sometimes, these phrases are used incorrectly so often that we aren't even aware they're mistakes. See if you can spot which of the sentences below contain a commonly misused phrase.1. The jury found the defendant guilty, based on the evidence.correctfaulty2. The jury must give a verdict based on the evidence presented at the trial.correctfaulty3. The investigator had a couple more questions for the witness.correctfaulty4. For a couple weeks each spring, volunteers clean up the banks of the river.correctfaulty5. Some people could care less about the environment; they never recycle.correctfaulty6. Patrick wants a job he enjoys; he couldn't care less about the money.correctfaulty7. Extroverts are good to have on a team, but introverts are equally as important.correctfaulty8. Each debating team made equally good arguments.correctfaulty9. Italics are used to set off words that are referred to as such.correctfaulty10. Andrew wrote his essay on "youth in Asia" instead of "euthanasia." As such, he got a failing grade.correctfaultySource : Jeux du Portail linguistique du Canada
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Double negatives: Not so easy!
An English-language quiz on double negatives.A double negative is an error that occurs when two forms of negation are used in one clause. The two negatives cancel one another, producing an opposite (in other words, positive) meaning. For example, if you say “I didn't hear nothing,” you're actually saying “I heard something.” To correct the double negative, you could say “I didn't hear anything” or “I heard nothing.”See if you can spot the double negatives, and indicate whether the sentences below are correct or incorrect.1. Clarice hasn't barely started studying for her final exams.correctincorrect2. Since she had spread rumours about Art, Goldie was not surprised that she had not been invited to his party.correctincorrect3. It seldom doesn't rain in Eureka, Nunavut.correctincorrect4. Shawn won't discuss his personal life with nobody.correctincorrect5. Aunt Gladys didn't have none of the ingredients she needed to make butter tarts.correctincorrect6. My cat won't sit on anyone's lap but mine.correctincorrect7. Giuseppe's one-year-old son hardly ate nothing for dinner.correctincorrect8. I’m not the only one in this house who hates broccoli.correctincorrect9. Carolina never finds nothing she likes at garage sales.correctincorrect10. I can’t seem to please them, no matter what I do.correctincorrectSource : Jeux du Portail linguistique du Canada
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5 tools to discover in the Language Portal
A blog post on five language tools offered by the Language Portal of Canada.No matter how old (and I use this word very lightly!) I get, the fall for me will always bring a sense of new beginnings and a renewed excitement about learning. And one area of learning that always interests me is language, whether English (my dominant language) or French (my third language)! If you’re reading this blog post, you probably also have an interest in language and learning. You might be a student needing help with your writing assignments, a parent looking for resources to help your children with their homework, a teacher looking for classroom inspiration or even someone on the job struggling with the wording of letters or emails. But whatever your purpose this fall, there is an excellent resource out there for you! The Language Portal of Canada offers a wide range of online tools for people who want to learn or teach French and English language skills. The site is full of informative articles and fun quizzes in both official languages. Here are my 5 favourite Language Portal tools. Writing Tips Plus The Writing Tips Plus look at common problems in English grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, usage and style. Do you need to know how to capitalize titles, how to write the date, when to put a comma before “and,” or how to use “i.e.” and “e.g.”? You’ll find all that and more in the Writing Tips Plus! Le Rouleau des prépositions Need to write something in French? Head for this tool when you’re looking for the right preposition to use with a French verb, adverb or adjective. Can you say “parler avec mes amis,” or does it have to be “à mes amis”? Is French “facile pour toi” or “à toi”? You’ll find the answers in Le Rouleau des prépositions (in French only)! ConjugArt Don’t be defeated by French verb conjugations! ConjugArt (in French only) shows you how to conjugate thousands of French verbs. You won’t have to leaf through a reference book to find the information you need: just enter the verb you want in the search field, and voilà! Quizzes The Language Portal has hundreds of quizzes on the English language and quizzes on the French language (in French only) on a host of topics related to language. Test your skills with quizzes on verb agreement, commas, borrowed words, idiomatic expressions and literature, just to name a few! Links to language resources The Collection of Canadian language resources contains links to an impressive array of online resources developed in Canada. For example, you’ll find links to writing resources, glossaries and dictionaries, as well as to resources for learning French and English. Check them out! I hope that your fall will be filled with new learning opportunities, with the Resources of the Language Portal of Canada high on the list of your go-to sites. And if your adventures with learning lead you to other helpful resources for us language lovers, I would love to hear about them. Leave a comment if you’d like to share!Source : Blogue Nos langues (billets de collaborateurs)
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Identify the errors 1
A quiz on identifying different kinds of grammatical errors in English.In each sentence below, identify the grammatical error, if any.1. If there is little left in the fridge on Fridays, then we usually will eat some form of pasta.verb tense errorfaulty comparisonfaulty parallelismspelling error/homonym errorrelative pronoun errorconjunction errorno error2. The number of errors in Jerry’s report was higher than Megan’s.verb tense errorfaulty comparisonfaulty parallelismspelling error/homonym errorrelative pronoun errorconjunction errorno error3. The friends enjoyed each other’s company and talking about their school days.verb tense errorfaulty comparisonfaulty parallelismspelling error/homonym errorrelative pronoun errorconjunction errorno error4. Vladka admitted that she was more tired then she had realized.verb tense errorfaulty comparisonfaulty parallelismspelling error/homonym errorrelative pronoun errorconjunction errorno error5. In its mouth, the cat held a chipmunk which it had caught in the field nearby.verb tense errorfaulty comparisonfaulty parallelismspelling error/homonym errorrelative pronoun errorconjunction errorno error6. Mee-Ann bought a new dress for her birthday that is in June.verb tense errorfaulty comparisonfaulty parallelismspelling error/homonym errorrelative pronoun errorconjunction errorno error7. Whether or not Natalie takes course work during the summer or works full time as a lifeguard, she will be very busy.verb tense errorfaulty comparisonfaulty parallelismspelling error/homonym errorrelative pronoun errorconjunction errorno errorSource : Jeux du Portail linguistique du Canada
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Honouring Asian Canadians
An English quiz with language-related questions regarding Asian Canadian heritage in Canada.What do people who come from China, Korea, Japan, Thailand, India or Pakistan have in common? They all come from countries that are part of Asia!To learn more about the important contributions of Asian Canadians, check out the Asian Heritage Month website.Choose the correct spelling of the words in the sentences below, and discover some interesting facts about Asian Canadians.1. In January 2018, figure skater Patrick Chan broke a Canadian record when he his 10th national title.onewonwun2. In 1998, Vivienne Poy, who was born in Hong Kong, became the first person of Asian heritage to be appointed to the Canadian .SennateSenateSennat3. The first Japanese settled mainly in British Columbia.immigrantsemmigrantsimmigrents4. There are many hockey players in the National Hockey League.Sino-CanadianJapanese CanadianJapanese-Canadian5. Art Miki fought for human and racial integration for all Canadians.ritesrightswrites6. At the age of 10, Kim Thúy Vietnam by sea in a boat overloaded with refugees.fleedfledflead7. Many immigrants live in Toronto and Vancouver, but an increasing number are settling in Moncton.KoreyanKorreanKorean8. Canadians from South Asia form a very diverse group.ethneculturalethnoculturalethniculturel9. Norman Kwong was the first Chinese Canadian to play in the Canadian Football .LigueLeageLeague10. William K. L. Lore was the first officer of Chinese heritage in any of the British Commonwealth .navviesnaviesNaviesSource : Jeux du Portail linguistique du Canada
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How to use “such as” correctly
An English quiz on the correct use of “such as.”“Such as” may seem like a simple phrase to use, but there are a few rules that you have to know to use it correctly. Put your knowledge of these rules to the test with our quiz!1. Which sentence tells us that Eric's works will be included in the art show?We are showing works by artists such as Eric Paulsen.We are showing works by artists like Eric Paulsen.2. A healthy diet includes a variety of fruit, apples, bananas, oranges and berries.such as,such as3. Which sentence tells us that Frank enjoys activities similar to hang gliding (but he doesn't necessarily hang glide)?Frank enjoys activities that involve risk, such as hang gliding.Frank enjoys activities that involve risk, like hang gliding.4. The colon is correctly used in the sentence “Mariana had the qualities of a great engineer: such as strong problem-solving skills, an analytical mind and a keen eye for detail.”truefalse5. Ancient ruins in cities Athens and Rome are so awe-inspiring!, such assuch as6. At the end of a list of examples introduced by “such as,” it is unnecessary to add “etc.”truefalse7. A talented dancer, Tara excels at ballroom dance styles the tango, the waltz and the quickstep., such assuch asSource : Jeux du Portail linguistique du Canada
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Dangling modifiers 2
An English-language quiz on dangling modifiers.You can wear dangling earrings with a strapless dress, lead a horse to water with a dangling carrot and tap your toes to Paul Simon’s "The Dangling Conversation." But what can you do with dangling modifiers? Recognize and avoid them!Can you tell whether the sentences below are correct or contain dangling modifiers?1. Tom’s feet were already frozen before putting on thick socks.correctdangling modifier2. Making bread from scratch requires patience and commitment.correctdangling modifier3. After seeing a truck slide into a snow bank, Danika’s attention was focused on the road ahead.correctdangling modifier4. To open Brian’s computer, his password is needed.correctdangling modifier5. Kirsten borrowed the book, thinking it was good.correctdangling modifier6. Once in the studio, the band’s new song was recorded live.correctdangling modifier7. Kayaking down the river, the Chinook salmon headed to their spawning grounds.correctdangling modifierSource : Jeux du Portail linguistique du Canada
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Dangling modifiers 4
A quiz on dangling modifiers.Can you determine which sentence in each question is grammatically correct? Weed out the elusive dangling modifiers, and you’ll find your answer!1. Question 1Having turned red, Amy knew the litmus paper had detected acid.Moving swiftly, she poured the mixture into a jar.Now full of blooms, the mixture had revived the plants.2. Question 2Gathering his courage, Kari went out into the blizzard.Unable to hear over his iPod, a truck narrowly missed Paolo.Wearing matching snowsuits, Mother easily spotted the twins.3. Question 3Sniffing the baseboards, Jo thought the dog was hunting for mice.Covered in mud, the dogs burst into the library.To enter quietly, Harriet saw the burglar take off his shoes.4. Question 4Having burned down to a stub, I put out the candle.By opening the windows, the wind soon blew the smoke away.Arching their backs, the cats began to yowl.5. Question 5Without a nightcap on, Hector’s bed felt much too cold.A man, tall and stout, appeared suddenly in the doorway.Frightened, Hector’s feet hit the frozen floor in an instant.6. Question 6By pelting them with snowballs, Ang’s attackers were driven back.After falling from the cliff, I could see Jane had been injured.Smiling broadly, Marco was the next to enter.7. Question 7Although tired, Darla continued rowing toward the beach.Long believed to be extinct, the crowd gaped at the giant lizard.While watching the sunset, the waves lapped gently on the rocks.Source : Jeux du Portail linguistique du Canada
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