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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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leap, leaped, leapt
The past tense of leap is leaped (pronounced leepd) or leapt (pronounced lept). The verb is often followed by prepositions such as at, down, from, into, on, onto, out of, over, toward, up, and upon. Holger leapt at the chance to show off his wit. The lion leaped from his hiding place upon his prey. The cat leapt onto the windowsill to stare at the chickadees perched on the feeder. The startled frog leaped out of the water, as the children leaped into the pond. The toddler leapt up and down, delighted at the sight of her new puppy.Source : Writing Tips Plus (difficultés et règles de la langue anglaise)
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spelling: verbs ending in “ie”
In verbs ending in ie, change ie to y before ing: die, dying lie, lying tie, tying vie, vyingSource : Writing Tips Plus (difficultés et règles de la langue anglaise)
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manoeuvre, maneuver
The spelling manoeuvre is preferred in Canada and Britain, while maneuver prevails in the United States. Note that the last e is dropped in these combined forms—manoeuvring, manoeuvrable and manoeuvrability. The preposition around is often employed with the verb manoeuvre. The archeologists had to manoeuvre carefully to avoid damaging the architectural relics. The crowd cheered as the pilot manoeuvred the first ship into the harbour. Charlene manoeuvres around the defence to score the winning goal. With careful manoeuvring, Stan was soon in line for a promotion. The new tires improved manoeuvrability on the snowy road. To practise manoeuvring the puck, Souleymane plays hockey at the outdoor rink in his neighbourhood.Source : Writing Tips Plus (difficultés et règles de la langue anglaise)
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hyphens: compound adjectives
On this page Hyphenate Noun-plus-adjective compounds Noun-plus-participle compounds Noun-plus-gerund compounds Adjective-plus-noun compounds and participle-plus-noun compounds Adjective-plus-participle compounds Adjective-plus-noun-plus-“ed” compounds Preposition-plus-noun compounds Compounds ending in adverbs Compounds containing verbs Compounds of three or more words Compound proper adjectives Compounds containing colours Do not hyphenate Additional information Hyphenate Noun-plus-adjective compounds Hyphenate compounds with the structure noun-plus-adjective, whether they’re used before the noun or after the verb: He bought duty-free goods. / The goods were duty-free. Invest in tax-exempt bonds. / The bonds are tax-exempt. Noun-plus-participle compounds Hyphenate noun-plus-participle compounds regardless of the position: They skied down the snow-capped mountains. / The mountains were snow-capped. This was a time-consuming activity. / This activity was time-consuming. Exceptions: A number of noun-plus-participle compounds, including handwritten and handmade, are written as one word. Noun-plus-gerund compounds Hyphenate two-word compound adjectives consisting of a noun plus a gerund when they come before the noun: the decision-making process a problem-solving approach a profit-sharing plan a tape-recording session Adjective-plus-noun compounds and participle-plus-noun compounds Hyphenate adjective-plus-noun and participle-plus-noun compounds that modify another noun: present-day Derby full-time employment large-scale development special-interest groups working-class neighbourhoods compressed-air engine Also hyphenate adjective-plus-noun and participle-plus-noun compounds when they come after a linking verb (for example, be) and act as an adjective: The development was large-scale. Her position is full-time. But don’t hyphenate when they follow an action verb and they don’t act as an adjective: Development proceeded on a large scale. He works full time. Adjective-plus-participle compounds Hyphenate adjective-plus-participle compounds, whether they’re used before the noun or after it: Taradiddle is an odd-sounding word. / The word is odd-sounding. He was a smooth-talking con artist. / The con artist was smooth-talking. Adjective-plus-noun-plus-“ed” compounds Hyphenate compounds made up of an adjective plus a noun to which the ending -ed has been added, in any position in the sentence: able-bodied many-sided short-handed strong-willed Preposition-plus-noun compounds Hyphenate compound adjectives made up of a preposition and a noun: after-tax income in-service courses on a per-gram basis out-of-province benefits Compounds ending in adverbs Hyphenate compound adjectives that end with an adverb of direction or place (in, out, down, up, etc.) when they precede the noun: a built-up area a drive-by shooting all-out competition the trickle-down theory Compounds containing verbs Hyphenate a compound adjective that contains a finite verb: a pay-as-you-go approach a would-be writer a work-to-rule campaign Compounds of three or more words Hyphenate compound adjectives of three or more words that include an adverb or a preposition and are used before the noun: a long-drawn-out affair an up-to-date approach the cost-of-living index a subject-by-subject analysis on-the-job training Compound proper adjectives Hyphenate compound proper adjectives that form a true compound: the Anglo-Saxon period the Sino-Russian border the Austro-Hungarian Empire Greco-Roman art an Asian-Canadian author But don’t hyphenate those in which a proper adjective is combined with a simple modifier: Latin American governments Middle Eastern affairs North American interests Central Asian republics Compounds containing colours Hyphenate compound adjectives made up of two colours, whether they’re placed before or after the noun: It was covered with blue-green algae. It was blue-green. Hyphenate compound adjectives containing a colour that ends with the suffix -ish only when they precede the noun: The tree had bluish-green leaves. Don’t hyphenate adjectives indicating a specific shade (even if they precede the noun): dark green paint a bright red dress strawberry blond hair Do not hyphenate Don’t hyphenate French or foreign words used as adjectives or placed in italics: a pure laine Quebecker their a priori reasoning a fare bella figura mindset (Note, however, that adjectives already hyphenated in French or foreign languages retain their hyphen in English: avant-garde filmmaking, a laissez-faire approach, etc.) Don’t hyphenate proper nouns used as adjectives: a Privy Council decision a New York State chartered bank Don’t hyphenate words in quotation marks: a “zero tolerance” approach Don’t hyphenate chemical terms used as adjectives: a calcium nitrate deposit a sodium chloride solution Additional information hyphens: compounds beginning with adverbs hyphens: suspended compounds hyphens: nouns with gerundsSource : Writing Tips Plus (difficultés et règles de la langue anglaise)
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overall, over all
The overused adjective overall can be left out entirely or a more precise synonym can be used instead. Depending on the context, choose one of the following: absolute, aggregate, average, comprehensive, general, supreme, total, or whole. The (overall) goal of the provincial program is full employment. The final figures show an overall (total, absolute, average, general) increase in sales. The adverb phrase over all expresses the idea of “all things considered,” and is written in two words. Over all, I would say the party was a great success.Source : Writing Tips Plus (difficultés et règles de la langue anglaise)
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analyze, analyse
The spellings analyze and analyse are both used by Canadian writers. However, there is a growing trend among Canadians to choose the ending -yze for such words as analyze, catalyze, dialyze and paralyze. Analyze (or Analyse) your reasons before rejecting Olivier’s proposal.Source : Writing Tips Plus (difficultés et règles de la langue anglaise)
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hiccup
Hiccup is the preferred Canadian spelling for both the noun and the verb. The spelling hiccough is no longer in common use. The verb forms may be written hiccuping or hiccupping, hiccuped or hiccupped. Be consistent within each piece of writing. She hiccupped for hours and hours, with no relief. Jean-Pierre was able to stop my hiccuping with a single glance: it was truly magic! Write the noun hiccup in the plural when referring to an involuntary spasm resulting in a series of coughlike sounds. She had the hiccups for hours and hours, with no relief. A hiccup can also refer to a minor difficulty, a temporary interruption or break. After a hiccup in early February, the Vancouver Stock Exchange rallied, making up for previous losses. Even on cold, damp mornings, my old BMW would start without a hiccup.Source : Writing Tips Plus (difficultés et règles de la langue anglaise)
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inuksuk, inuksuit, inukshuk, inukshuks
The Inuktitut term inuksuk (plural inuksuit) refers to a pile of stones in any of various shapes, created to convey a meaning to travellers. The anglicized spelling inukshuk (plural inukshuks) is also accepted. These terms are not italicized or capitalized. The flag of Nunavut bears the image of an inuksuk (or inukshuk). Inuksuit serve as markers or signposts to guide Inuit across the tundra of the Canadian Arctic. A line of inukshuks can be used to channel caribou into areas where they can be harvested.Source : Writing Tips Plus (difficultés et règles de la langue anglaise)
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face off, face-off, faceoff
Face off is the verb, while the spellings face-off and faceoff for the noun are correct (the National Hockey League uses faceoff for the noun). The Senators and the Leafs faced off in this year’s semi-finals. How many Stanley Cup face-offs have you seen?Source : Writing Tips Plus (difficultés et règles de la langue anglaise)
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