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hyphens: pre-, post-
In most instances, a hyphen is not needed to connect the prefixes pre- and post- to words. Samantha and Rick attended prenatal classes before the birth of their first child. Enrolling in postsecondary education can lead to a brighter future. However, a hyphen is used in the following cases: when the root word starts with a capital: The museum has many trilobites in its Pre-Cambrian fossil collection. Is this an example of pre- or post-World War II architecture? when the root word begins with the same letter as the last letter in the prefix: Dr. Keon is a pre-eminent heart surgeon. Some veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder. when you add post or pre to a compound: Pre-nineteenth-century art focussed mainly on religious themes. Applicants taking part in the literacy test were given pre‑high school texts to read. when you connect pre or post to numbers: Current fashions mimic pre-1980s styles. The exhibit focussed on the artist’s post-1920s drawings and lithographs.Source : Writing Tips Plus (difficultés et règles de la langue anglaise)
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Summer festivals and spelling
An English quiz in which the user must choose the correctly spelled word in sentences that deal with 10 Canadian summer festivals.Rain or shine, there are plenty of Canadian festivals to choose from in summertime!The sentences below deal with 10 Canadian summer festivals. Find the correct spelling for the missing word in each.1. People of all ages enjoy the Halifax Busker Festival, which takes place in Halifax, Nova Scotia.annualyannuallyanually2. Alberta’s Calgary Stampede, which takes place over 10 days in July, is for its parade and its rodeo competition.reknownreknownedrenowned3. You can try foods from different countries when you visit the at Mosaic, a festival of cultures in Regina, Saskatchewan.pavillionspavillonspavilions4. Watch volunteers prepare the longest lobster roll at the Shediac Lobster Festival in New Brunswick.world’sworlds’worlds5. The Adäka Cultural Festival in Whitehorse, Yukon, showcases and modern Indigenous dance.tradishunaltradishionaltraditional6. Francophone artists from all over the world perform in free outdoor at the Francos de Montréal festival in Quebec.consertsconcertsconsurts7. The Toronto International Film Festival in Ontario is one of the largest events of kind in the world.its’it’sits8. The Iceberg Festival and the Fish, Fun and Folk Festival are the many festivals held in Newfoundland and Labrador.amongamungamoung9. At the Vancouver International Jazz Festival in British Columbia, musicians give in community centres, night clubs and parks.performansesperformancesperformences10. Each year, the Winnipeg Folk Festival in Manitoba attracts of music lovers.thousendsthousindsthousandsSource : Jeux du Portail linguistique du Canada
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Quebecer, Quebecker, Québécois
A resident of Quebec is known as a Quebecer or a Quebecker. These demonyms should be written without any accents; they are always capitalized in English. Quebecers of all ethnic backgrounds agree that they live in a land of exceptional natural beauty. A French-speaking Quebecer is often referred to as a Québécois (masculine) or Québécoise (feminine), written with two accented é’s, although some editorial styles recommend omitting the accents. A native of New Brunswick, Roch Voisine is often thought to be a Québécois. Québécoise Marie-Claire Blais is one of the stars of French-Canadian literature.Source : Writing Tips Plus (difficultés et règles de la langue anglaise)
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Accessibility-themed spelling challenge
An English quiz in which the user must choose the correctly spelled word in sentences about accessibility.A fully accessible Canada provides everyone with an equal opportunity to access employment, resources and services and to put their talents and skills to use.This quiz will help you learn more about accessibility while putting your spelling skills to the test. All you have to do is complete the following sentences by choosing the word that's spelled correctly!1. Accessibility is the combination of aspects that influence a person's ability to function within an .environnementenvironmentinvironment2. AccessAbility Week takes place each year starting on the last Sunday in May.NationelNationalNationil3. The purpose of the Accessible Canada Act, which came into force in 2019, is to make Canada .barier-freebarrier freebarrier-free4. Employers are required to provide reasonable to staff members with disabilities or functional limitations.accommodationsaccomodationsacommodations5. Public organizations must follow an international standard that makes their websites accessible and supports the use of assistive .tecknologiestecnologiestechnologies6. A disability can be a physical, intellectual, cognitive, , learning or communication impairment or any other functional limitation.censorysensorysensery7. Disabilities aren't always severe, permanent or visible; some of them are temporary, or invisible.episodicepesodicepisodik8. Did you know that various sign languages in Canada?coexistcoexistecoexyst9. There are thousands of technical aids that help persons with disabilities be more productive and , which contributes to their well-being.autonomusautonomousautonamous10. Removing barriers to accessibility allows persons with disabilities to fully participate in Canadian .societysocieteesociatySource : Jeux du Portail linguistique du Canada
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hyphens: numbers and units of measurement
Follow the guidelines below in deciding whether to use a hyphen with numbers and units of measurement. Compound numerals Hyphenate compound cardinal and ordinal numerals from twenty-one (twenty-first) to ninety-nine (ninety-ninth) when they are written out: There are twenty-nine members on the committee. Compound adjectives containing a number Hyphenate a compound adjective in which one element is a cardinal or ordinal number and the other a noun: a two-car family a five-kilometre trek a $4-million project a first-class coach a third-rate play an 18th-century novel However, do not hyphenate the compound adjective if the number, written in full, is itself a compound: a two hundred and fifty millilitre flask In cases such as the above, use the abbreviated form (a 250 ml flask) if at all possible. For further information, see numbers in compound adjectives. Number before a symbol Do not hyphenate before a symbol that is not a letter: a 100 °C thermometer a 30% increase Do not hyphenate before a metric unit symbol: a 5 km trail 35 mm film a 100 W bulb Number before a possessive noun Do not hyphenate a possessive noun preceded by a number: one week’s pay 40 hours’ work three weeks’ vacation 10 months’ leaveSource : Writing Tips Plus (difficultés et règles de la langue anglaise)
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To, two, too
An English quiz in which the user must distinguish between the homophones “to,” “two” and “too.”To, two and too are examples of homonyms, words that sound alike but are spelled differently. Two is a number ("two lumps of sugar"). Too is an adverb meaning "also" ("John came, too"); "very" ("not too much"); or "excessively" ("too big," "too cold"). To is the right spelling for all other meanings.Try this quiz to see if you know the difference between to, two and too.1. The peewee hockey team flew Iqaluit on a cultural exchange visit.totwotoo2. I sometimes find butter tarts sweet.totwotoo3. Children are considered toddlers when they turn .totwotoo4. The manager didn't seem pleased with my suggestion.totwotoo5. Jordan lost the key the filing cabinet.totwotoo6. Terry is helping Natalia get in shape.totwotoo7. This dress is tight for me now.totwotoo8. The recipe calls for tablespoons of maple syrup.totwotoo9. You're a science-fiction fan? Me, !totwotoo10. After a few minutes, the injured man came .totwotooSource : Jeux du Portail linguistique du Canada
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date: order of elements (Linguistic recommendation from the Translation Bureau)
How to write the date in English All numbers The Translation Bureau recommends that a date containing only numbers be written in the following order: year-month-day 2008-03-04 represents March 4, 2008 2008-04-03 represents April 3, 2008 Note: Use a hyphen to separate the elements of the date. Words and numbers The Translation Bureau recommends that a date containing words and numbers be written in the following order: month-day-year January 2, 2008 (not 2 January 2008) How to write the date in French All numbers The Translation Bureau recommends that a date containing only numbers be written in the following order, just as in English: year-month-day 2008-03-04 represents March 4, 2008 2008-04-03 represents April 3, 2008 Note: Use a hyphen to separate the elements of the date. Words and numbers Write the date using the following order: day-month-year le 2 janvier 2008 For a breakdown of the rules for writing the date in French, see the article date (règles d’écriture) (in French only). Additional information For more information on writing a date in numbers, see the article date: numeric.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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Manila, manila, manilla
There is only one l in Manila, capital of the Philippines. For the fibre or paper, write either manila or manilla; both are correct. Jacob put the documents in a large manila (or manilla) envelope and mailed them to Manila.Source : Writing Tips Plus (difficultés et règles de la langue anglaise)
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spelling: final consonants doubled before a suffix
Follow the guidelines below in deciding whether to double a final consonant before a suffix. One-syllable words In a one-syllable word that ends in a single consonant preceded by a single vowel (e.g. bed), double the final consonant before the suffix y or any suffix beginning with a vowel: bed: bedded dip: dipped fat: fatty fit: fitted flit: flitting gum: gummy log: logged mad: madden rot: rotted scrub: scrubbing sit: sitting stop: stopping Exception: Note that the preferred plural spelling of the noun bus is buses (not busses). Do not double the final consonant in a word of one syllable if the vowel sound is long: boat: boating light: lighten read: reading stoop: stooped Two-syllable or longer words In words of more than one syllable ending in a single consonant preceded by a single vowel, the final consonant is doubled if the accent is on the last syllable and the suffix begins with a vowel: acquit: acquittal commit: committal occur: occurrence prefer: preferred rebel: rebellion regret: regretted transmit: transmitted Note that there is no doubling of the consonant in targeted and benefited, since the accent is not on the last syllable in target and benefit. Also, since the accent is on the last syllable in the verb prefer (preFER), the r is doubled in preferred; but that is not the case with the noun preference, because the accent shifts to the first syllable (PRĔference).Source : Writing Tips Plus (difficultés et règles de la langue anglaise)
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