Last Sunday was an especially busy day for me. After finishing
praying at the Satanic temple, I went home and washed the dog.
Then I made lunch for my family and the dog; afterward, |I went to
Superstore to get groceries for the week. When I got home and put
the groceries away, I cleaned the house from top to bottom and
then helped my kids and the dog do their homework. Then I made
supper for everyone, including the neighbours on both sides.
Obviously, last Sunday was a very hectic day.
5/5
Wednesday, 16 December 2015
EF4/5 12:40 Narrative paragraph practice
Writing paragraphs
- orient the paper
- indent
- double-space
- respect the margins
- block of text
Narrative
I agreed to let the kids bake a cake by themselves. First, I
heard pots and pans crash to the floor. Then my little one
wandered into the living room, covered with flour. When I smelled
smoke, I finally raced into the kitchen. It took us two hours to get
everything cleaned up.
Dean was very excited about the party that evening. He wanted
to get home, and he drove too fast. As a result, he got a ticket for
speeding. Then, he ran in the door and rushed to get ready. Dean
was pulling on his jacket when Peter called to say that the party
had been cancelled.
As I was looking for a present, I saw a crowd around a street
vendor. He was selling watches, and I examined one closely. The
watch looked good, but the price was a little high. I got the vendor
to lower the price; as a result, I bought the watch. Then, on my
way home, I saw the same watch in a store window- for ten dollars
less.
- orient the paper
- indent
- double-space
- respect the margins
- block of text
Narrative
I agreed to let the kids bake a cake by themselves. First, I
heard pots and pans crash to the floor. Then my little one
wandered into the living room, covered with flour. When I smelled
smoke, I finally raced into the kitchen. It took us two hours to get
everything cleaned up.
Dean was very excited about the party that evening. He wanted
to get home, and he drove too fast. As a result, he got a ticket for
speeding. Then, he ran in the door and rushed to get ready. Dean
was pulling on his jacket when Peter called to say that the party
had been cancelled.
As I was looking for a present, I saw a crowd around a street
vendor. He was selling watches, and I examined one closely. The
watch looked good, but the price was a little high. I got the vendor
to lower the price; as a result, I bought the watch. Then, on my
way home, I saw the same watch in a store window- for ten dollars
less.
EF4/5 10:20 Narrative paragraph practice
I agreed to let the kids bake a cake
by themselves. First, I heard pots and pans crash to the floor. Then my little
one wandered into the living room, covered with flour. When I smelled smoke, I finally
raced into the kitchen. It took us three to get everything cleaned up.
TRANSITIONAL WORDS
at first
first
second
third
next
after that
finally
in the end
Dean was very excited about the party that evening. He wanted
to get home, and he drove too fast. As a result, he got a ticket for speeding.
Then, he ran in the door and rushed to get ready. Dean was pulling on his jacket
when Peter called to say that the party has been cancelled.
40m narrative paragraph
“What did you do last Sunday?”
PLAN
TS-
busy day
-went to church, 7:30am
-made lunch, 12
- grocery shopping, 1-3
-early evening helping children with
homework
WRITE
Last Sunday was a very busy day for me. First of all, I got
up early to go to church for 7:30. After church, I went home and made lunch for
my family. Then I went out grocery shopping at Superstore for two hours. After
I got home and put all of the groceries away, I sat down and helped my kids
with their homework for several hours. Clearly, my Sunday was exhausting.
Thursday, 10 December 2015
EF4/5 12:45 C-43/44
1. Jim and Ann like pizza.
Jim and Ann both like pizza.
Jim likes pizza, and Ann likes pizza.
Jim likes pizza; also, Ann likes pizza.
2. Abby, Luis, and Carl play soccer every weekend.
Abby, Luis and Carl play soccer every weekend.
Abby, Luis, and Carl all play soccer every weekend.
Abby, Luis, and Carl all play soccer together every weekend.
3. The bus and Skytrain both arrived late because of the snow.
The bus and the Skytrain both arrived late because it was snowing.
The bus arrived late because of the snow, so did the Skytrain.
4. Are the Jeep and the Honda on sale?
Is the Jeep or the Honda on sale?
5. Kam Wong, Sara Smith, Pam Singh, and Ron Adams were at the party.
Kam Wong, Sara Smith, Pam Singh, and Ron Adams were all together at the party.
Kam Wong, Sara Smith, and Pam Singh were at the party; unfortunately, so was Ron Adams.
Kam Wong and Sara Smith were at the party; surprisingly, Ron Adams and Pam Singh were there too.
6. His daughter, wife, and son all needed the car on Friday morning.
His daughter and son both needed the car on Friday morning; however, his wife needed it.
C-44
1. Jim likes pizza and beer.
Jim likes pizza; also, he likes beer.
Jim likes both pizza and beer.
2. Abby plays soccer and hockey every weekend; afterward, she plays pool.
3. The bus arrived late and picked up five angry passengers.
Because the bus picked up five passengers late, they were angry. X
The bus picked up five angry passengers because the bus was late. X
The bus picked up five passengers who were angry because it was late. GOOD
The bus picked up five passengers who were angry with the lateness of the bus.
The late bus picked up five passengers who were angry.
Because the bus picked up five angry passengers, it was late.
4. Jane parked the car, rented two movies, and walked into the video store. X
Jane parked the car, walked into the video store, and rented two movies.
5. I bought a red coat, a cotton shirt, and a pair of socks.
I bought a red coat; then, I bought a cotton shirt; surprisingly, I also bought a pair of socks.
6. Vic went to a meeting on Thursday night, a dance on Friday night, and his friend's house on Saturday night.
Jim and Ann both like pizza.
Jim likes pizza, and Ann likes pizza.
Jim likes pizza; also, Ann likes pizza.
2. Abby, Luis, and Carl play soccer every weekend.
Abby, Luis and Carl play soccer every weekend.
Abby, Luis, and Carl all play soccer every weekend.
Abby, Luis, and Carl all play soccer together every weekend.
3. The bus and Skytrain both arrived late because of the snow.
The bus and the Skytrain both arrived late because it was snowing.
The bus arrived late because of the snow, so did the Skytrain.
4. Are the Jeep and the Honda on sale?
Is the Jeep or the Honda on sale?
5. Kam Wong, Sara Smith, Pam Singh, and Ron Adams were at the party.
Kam Wong, Sara Smith, Pam Singh, and Ron Adams were all together at the party.
Kam Wong, Sara Smith, and Pam Singh were at the party; unfortunately, so was Ron Adams.
Kam Wong and Sara Smith were at the party; surprisingly, Ron Adams and Pam Singh were there too.
6. His daughter, wife, and son all needed the car on Friday morning.
His daughter and son both needed the car on Friday morning; however, his wife needed it.
C-44
1. Jim likes pizza and beer.
Jim likes pizza; also, he likes beer.
Jim likes both pizza and beer.
2. Abby plays soccer and hockey every weekend; afterward, she plays pool.
3. The bus arrived late and picked up five angry passengers.
Because the bus picked up five passengers late, they were angry. X
The bus picked up five angry passengers because the bus was late. X
The bus picked up five passengers who were angry because it was late. GOOD
The bus picked up five passengers who were angry with the lateness of the bus.
The late bus picked up five passengers who were angry.
Because the bus picked up five angry passengers, it was late.
4. Jane parked the car, rented two movies, and walked into the video store. X
Jane parked the car, walked into the video store, and rented two movies.
5. I bought a red coat, a cotton shirt, and a pair of socks.
I bought a red coat; then, I bought a cotton shirt; surprisingly, I also bought a pair of socks.
6. Vic went to a meeting on Thursday night, a dance on Friday night, and his friend's house on Saturday night.
EF4/5 10:25 Sentence Combining C-43/44
1. Jim and Ann like pizza.
Both Jim and Ann like pizza.
Jim likes, and Ann likes pizza.
2. Abby, Luis and Carl play soccer every weekend.
Abby, Luis and Carl play soccer together every weekend.
3. The bus and skytrain arrived late because of the snow.
Because of the snow, the bus and skytrain arrived late.
The bus and skytrain arrived late because it was snowing.
4. Are the Jeep and the Honda on sale?
Is the Jeep or the Honda on sale?
5. Kam Wong, Sara Smith, Pam Singh, and Ron Adams were at the party.
6. His daughter, wife and son needed the car on Friday morning.
His daughter, wife and son all needed the car on Friday morning.
pool= billiards
Abby plays soccer and hockey every weekend; also, she plays pool every weekend.
3. The bus arrived late and picked up five angry passengers.
because
Because the bus arrived late, it picked up five angry passengers. X
The bus picked up five passengers ADJ CL who were angry ADV CL because the bus was late.
The bus picked up five passengers who were angry because the bus was late.
4. Jane parked the car, rented two movies, and walked into the video store. X WRONG ORDER
Jane parked the car, walked into the video store, and rented two movies.
SVVV
Jane parked the car and then walked into the video store to rent two movies.
5. I bought a red coat, a cotton shirt, and a pair of socks.
6. Vic went to a meeting on Thursday night, a dance on Friday nights, and his friend's house on Saturday night.
Both Jim and Ann like pizza.
Jim likes, and Ann likes pizza.
Jim likes; also, Ann likes pizza.
Abby, Luis and Carl play soccer together every weekend.
3. The bus and skytrain arrived late because of the snow.
Because of the snow, the bus and skytrain arrived late.
The bus and skytrain arrived late because it was snowing.
4. Are the Jeep and the Honda on sale?
Is the Jeep or the Honda on sale?
5. Kam Wong, Sara Smith, Pam Singh, and Ron Adams were at the party.
6. His daughter, wife and son needed the car on Friday morning.
His daughter, wife and son all needed the car on Friday morning.
C-44
1. Jim likes pizza and beer.
Jim likes pizza and also likes beer.
Jim likes pizza; also, he likes beer.
2. Abby plays soccer, hockey and pool every weekend.
Abby plays soccer and hockey every weekend; also, she plays pool every weekend.
3. The bus arrived late and picked up five angry passengers.
because
Because the bus arrived late, it picked up five angry passengers. X
The bus picked up five passengers ADJ CL who were angry ADV CL because the bus was late.
The bus picked up five passengers who were angry because the bus was late.
4. Jane parked the car, rented two movies, and walked into the video store. X WRONG ORDER
Jane parked the car, walked into the video store, and rented two movies.
SVVV
Jane parked the car and then walked into the video store to rent two movies.
5. I bought a red coat, a cotton shirt, and a pair of socks.
6. Vic went to a meeting on Thursday night, a dance on Friday nights, and his friend's house on Saturday night.
Monday, 7 December 2015
EF4/5 12:45 adjective clause practice
SIMPLE
COMPOUND
COMPLEX
adverb
clauses
adjective
clauses
noun clauses
adjective
clauses
that, who,
which
1. that star
I bought a
red bicycle that has a red star on it.
2. which
plane
My sister
took a plane which flew to Japan.
S+V
2. plane which
My sister
got on a plane which was Air Canada.
My sister
got aboard a plane which was Air Canada.
get aboard
a plane/ ship/ ferry/ boat/ bus
She boarded
the plane.
boarding-
getting on
The astronauts
(who have a great job) fly to the International Space Station.
4. whose bicycle
I don’t like
the man whose bicycle has a flat tire.
The girl
whose bicycle was painted red is very happy with it.
6. which
lunch
We had lunch
in the restaurant which had a special.
Her retired
parents go to a restaurant that has an ‘early bird’ special.
Thursday, 3 December 2015
EF4/5 Simple/ Compound
SIMPLE
1. lunch
I made lunch
yesterday.
2. children
The children
are playing outside.
5. homework
I finished all
of my homework.
COMPOUND
, SOBA
6. I have two sisters, and I have three brothers.
I have two
sisters and three brothers. SIMPLE
7. people
Many people
are in the class, so it is noisy.
8. apartment
His mother
wants to live in an apartment, but her father wants to live in a house.
My apartment
is small, but hers is large.
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
EF4/5 12:40 adjective clause exercises
that, which, who- main clauses
when, whose, where
S+V
The old man who lives next door is sweeping his sidewalk.
The old man who I was talking to is very friendly. OBJECT PRONOUN
The old man I was talking to is very friendly. OMIT PRONOUN
5. Greta went to the mall without me,it which was not a nice thing to do.
Commas around adjective clauses
Beijing, which is the capital of China, is a big city.
The dog that lives next door is cute.
South Hill, which is on Fraser Street, is an adult school.
The school which is at Fraser and 43rd is an adult school.
restrictive clauses/ essential clauses
My sister who is a nurse plays volleyball. 2 sisters
My sister, who is a nurse, plays volleyball. 1 sister
My mother who is retired likes to travel.
My mother, who is retired, likes to travel.
6. Marta is the type of boss who is easy to work with.
7. Salmon is a meal that I lovesalmon.
8. Alex Ovechkin who is an excellent hockey player comes from Russia.
Alex Ovechkin is an excellent hockey player who comes from Russia.
Exercise 5
1. I would never marry a person who smokes and drinks too much.
2. My brother who bought a dog is black and white. NOT TRUE
My brother bought a dog which is black and white. TRUE
My brother bought a dog which is black and white colour. X
My brother bought a black and white dog. SIMPLE
3. The doctor who treated me was from Pakistan.
7. Last month, my brother bought a car that cost $12000.
9. The ring that Josie gave her daughter was made of cubic zirconium, not real diamonds.
The ringthat Josie gave her daughter was made of cubic zirconium, not real diamonds.
4. She will never forget the day when she got a promotion.
5.Rosa fell in love with the man whose brother works in Gino's restaurant.
10. Hank Crowley wore a jacket that had black and white stripes.
when, whose, where
S+V
The old man who lives next door is sweeping his sidewalk.
The old man who I was talking to is very friendly. OBJECT PRONOUN
The old man I was talking to is very friendly. OMIT PRONOUN
5. Greta went to the mall without me,
Commas around adjective clauses
Beijing, which is the capital of China, is a big city.
The dog that lives next door is cute.
South Hill, which is on Fraser Street, is an adult school.
The school which is at Fraser and 43rd is an adult school.
restrictive clauses/ essential clauses
My sister who is a nurse plays volleyball. 2 sisters
My sister, who is a nurse, plays volleyball. 1 sister
My mother who is retired likes to travel.
My mother, who is retired, likes to travel.
6. Marta is the type of boss who is easy to work with.
7. Salmon is a meal that I love
8. Alex Ovechkin who is an excellent hockey player comes from Russia.
Alex Ovechkin is an excellent hockey player who comes from Russia.
Exercise 5
1. I would never marry a person who smokes and drinks too much.
2. My brother who bought a dog is black and white. NOT TRUE
My brother bought a dog which is black and white. TRUE
My brother bought a dog which is black and white colour. X
My brother bought a black and white dog. SIMPLE
My brother bought a dog which had black and white. X
My brother bought a dog which had black and white hair/fur.
7. Last month, my brother bought a car that cost $12000.
9. The ring that Josie gave her daughter was made of cubic zirconium, not real diamonds.
The ring
4. She will never forget the day when she got a promotion.
5.Rosa fell in love with the man whose brother works in Gino's restaurant.
10. Hank Crowley wore a jacket that had black and white stripes.
EF4/5 10:25 adjective clause exercises
adjective
clauses- that, which, who
where, when,
whose
The boy who
is sitting next to me is from Vietnam. subject pronoun
The boy that I
was talking to is from Vietnam. object
pronoun
The boy that
I was talking to is from
Vietnam. object pronoun
The boy I was
talking to is from Vietnam. OMIT THE OBJECT PRONOUN
The boy whom I
was talking to is from Vietnam. VERY
UNCOMMON, LOW FREQUENCY
Exercise 4
6. Marta is
the type of boss who is easy to work with.
Marta is the
type of boss that is easy to work with.
7. Salmon is
a meal that I love.
Salmon is a
meal which I love.
Salmon is a
meal I love.
Salmon is a
meal that I love it. MISTAKE
8.Alex
Ovechkin who is an excellent hockey player comes from Russia.
Alex
Ovechkin is an excellent hockey player who comes from Russia.
Exercise 5
1. I would
never marry a person who smokes and drinks too much.
2. My
brother who bought a dog is black and white. NOT TRUE
My brother
bought a dog that is black and white. TRUE
My brother
bought a dog that is a black and white colour.
awkward
My brother
bought a dog that has black and white. awkward
My brother
bought a black and white dog. SIMPLE SENTENCE
My brother
bought a dog that has black and white spots/ paws/ hair.
My brother
bought a dog whose hair is black and white.
Tuesday, 1 December 2015
EF4/5 12:45 Exercise 4
1. John F. Kennedy who was assassinated in 1963 was the youngest president in history.
John F. Kennedy who was the youngest president in history was assassinated in 1963.
John F. Kennedy who was the youngest president in history was assassinated in 1963.
2. The pizzeria which we ate in yesterday served expensive food.
The pizzeria where we ate yesterday served expensive food.
Marcello's which is on Commercial and 1st in a mall has great pizza.
3. My dog which made me sad died yesterday. NOT TRUE
My dog died yesterday which made me sad. TRUE
The man saw a cat who was driving a bus. MISPLACED MODIFIER
The man who was driving a bus saw a cat. MAKES SENSE
I gave a table to my sister that has three wooden legs. NOT TRUE
I gave a table that has three wooden legs to my sister. TRUE
4. Sunday is the day when I sleep in. "sleep in" phrasal verb
Quiz 3 adjective clauses
1. cat that
I saw a cat that had white paws.
2. dog who
The woman who owned the rat dog thought that it was beautiful.
3. mouse which
He has a mouse which lives in his garage.
4. squirrel whose
5.
6.
EF4/5 10:25 adjective clause exercises
1. John F. Kennedy who was assassinated in 1963 was the youngest president in history.
John F. Kennedy who was the youngest president in history was assassinated in 1963.
John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963 who was the youngest president in history.
ADJECTIVE COMES RIGHT AFTER THE NOUN
The man saw a cat who was driving a bus. MISPLACED MODIFIER
John F. Kennedy who was the youngest president in history was assassinated in 1963.
John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963 who was the youngest president in history.
ADJECTIVE COMES RIGHT AFTER THE NOUN
The man saw a cat who was driving a bus. MISPLACED MODIFIER
The man who was driving a bus saw a cat. MUCH BETTER
I gave a table to my sister that has three wooden legs.
I gave a table that has three wooden legs to my sister.
2. The pizzeria where we ate yesterday served expensive food.
The pizzeria that/which we ate in yesterday served expensive food.
The pizzeria that we ate yesterday served expensive food. WE ATE THE RESTAURANT
The pizza that we ate was delicious.
Lombardo's Pizzeria which is in a mall at Commercial and 1st has excellent pizza.
3. My dog which made me very sad died yesterday. NOT TRUE
My dog died yesterday which made me very sad. TRUE
4. Sunday is the day when I sleep in late. sleep in- phrasal verb
I slept in! My alarm didn't go off.
5. Greta went to the mall without me which was not a nice thing to do.
You baked your son a birthday cake which was a really thoughtful thing to do.
Quiz 6 sentences
1. sun that
The sun hat that I bought was white.
2. star who
Tom Cruise who is a movie star is over 50 now.
sexist
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