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Francophone immigration: Canada’s welcoming communities
An English quiz in which users test their knowledge of the English language and learn about some of Canada’s welcoming Francophone communities.National Francophone Immigration Week is an opportunity to bring together Francophones and Francophiles to celebrate the contribution of immigrants who have settled in Francophone and Acadian communities in Canada. The event is coordinated by the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada at the national level and by the Francophone Immigration Networks (RIFs) at the provincial and territorial levels.This quiz will help you learn about some of Canada’s welcoming Francophone communities, where newcomers can pursue their life plans in an environment that meets their needs. Choose the correct answer to complete the sentences below.1. In Labrador City and Wabush, French-language school services and employment opportunities (in the industry, for example) support the integration of the immigrant population.minningminingmineing2. Edmundston, , is one of the largest cities in Canada with a majority Francophone population outside Quebec.New-BrunswickNew Brunswick3. A team of diversity ambassadors created to facilitate the socioeconomic integration of Francophones who decide to settle in Calgary, Alberta.werewe’rewas4. In the Northwest Territories, the city of is a northern community where 11 official languages are recognized: English, French and 9 Indigenous languages. Yellow KnifeYellowknife5. As part of Prince Edward Island’s Bienvenue Évangéline project, a guide was designed to help newcomers understand the history and culture of the region of Evangeline.Acadianacadian6. Manitoba’s Seine River region provides a reception and settlement service for Francophone newcomers move to the area.whowhomwhich7. Services offered to Francophone newcomers to Iqaluit include a welcome at the airport, an information day, a museum visit and networking .sescionsseshionssessions8. Clare is the only municipality in Nova Scotia that has a French-language education institution: Université Sainte-Anne.postsecondarypost-secondaryboth are correct9. “La ligne bleue” is an walking tour designed to help participants discover the many facets of Hamilton, Ontario, and learn more about the contribution of the immigrant communities there.interactiveinter-activeinterractive10. Prince George, British Columbia, offers settlement services, employment preparation and recreational activities to help Francophones smoothly.integrateintegreatintegraitSource : Jeux du Portail linguistique du Canada
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Test yourself—Hyphens and dashes—The long and the short of it
Find the sentences in which hyphens, em (long) dashes and en (short) dashes have all been used correctly. Read the article Hyphens and dashes—The long and the short of it to help you out.1. Where will you park your 1962 Lincoln—in an airplane hangar?correctincorrect2. The banquet–arranged, incidentally, by the city’s top event planner–would have been more enjoyable without the messy watermelon eating teens at the head table.correctincorrect3. The contract specifies that you are to edit only the three finance-related chapters (Chapters 10–12 inclusive).correctincorrect4. Naturally caffeine free, this blackcurrant tisane makes a refreshing alternative to regular tea or coffee.correctincorrect5. He planted a variety of brightly coloured shade-tolerant flowers—impatiens, wax begonias, violets and pansies—at the corner of the house.correctincorrect6. Milena is conducting an in depth study of the post Gulf War usage of the expression “shock and awe.”correctincorrectSource : Peck’s English Pointers (articles et exercices sur la langue anglaise)
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Test yourself—Questions from the inbox
Is the sentence correct or does it contain a problem? Read the article Questions from the inbox to help you out.1. Hank bought a food cart so that he could parlay 10 years experience as a short-order cook into a business he could call his own.is correcthas a problem2. If a writer wants to write more efficiently, you have to silence your inner critic and draft without interruption; the polishing will come later.is correcthas a problem3. The talent agency’s long- and short-term business plans involve expansion into the world of reality television programming.is correcthas a problem4. Erin is six months’ pregnant and has never looked lovelier.is correcthas a problem5. A wide range of reviews, from seasoned travellers and first-time explorers alike, are posted on this adventure tourism website, and we read dozens of them while planning our vacation.is correcthas a problem6. “I wish you could find someone other than I to mow the back lawn,” said Matteo, scuffing his soccer cleats in the dirt.is correcthas a problem7. Do you like the landscaper’s idea of an outdoor fire pit, which you’ll see a sketch of just underneath the patio blueprint?is correcthas a problemSource : Peck’s English Pointers (articles et exercices sur la langue anglaise)
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Tricky spellings
An English-language quiz in which the user has to choose the correctly spelled wordEnglish spelling is often tricky! The same sound may be spelled several different ways in English. And to make things more confusing, many words aren’t spelled the way they sound! Below are 10 words with spellings that aren’t obvious. See if you can choose the correctly spelled word for each sentence.1. Sarah felt after her ride on the roller coaster.nauseousnausheousnaushious2. Gordon gazed in dismay at the and lime-green scarf Aunt Matilda had knit for him.fuschiafushciafuchsia3. Tomson Highway is an internationally renowned Canadian .playwriteplaywrightplayright4. Vandalizing a place of worship is considered a act.sacraligioussacrilegioussacreligious5. Do you think the planning board will to your proposal to build an amusement park next to city hall?acquieseaquiesceacquiesce6. What an idea!ingeniusingeniousingeneous7. Anjali’s designer gown was the of fashion.epitomeepitomeeepitomy8. The kitten had tangled itself in the ball of wool.mischievousmischieviousmischieveous9. objection is the refusal to do something on the grounds of conscience.ConscienceousConscienciousConscientious10. Don’t others by asking probing questions about personal issues.embarassembarrassembarrasSource : Jeux du Portail linguistique du Canada
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