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 One of the front page articles on MSN.com this morning was Is It Wrong to Correct Someone's Grammar? . In the spirit of grammar, I challenge you to a Monday morning quiz. Post your answers in a comment. If anyone gets them all correct (without cheating), I'll see what I can do about a prize.
The school principal tended to spend more of her free time in the hallways with students than in the _____ lounge with the faculty members.
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He often incorporated several kinds of media into his art, _____, clay, glass, and wood.
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"You are taking my comments _____ personally," Bailey said with a frown.
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Neither Derek nor Denny ____ in the building.
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Christina is one of the doctors who _______ rounds at 10 a.m.
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Finn is on the team _____ rode the bus to the stadium.
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Please move your dirty feet _____ the table.
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George divided the bananas _______ the three monkeys.
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Addison had _____ of friends at her new school.
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Burke missed his flight ____ the heavy rush-hour traffic.
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a, b, a, c, b, b, c, b, a, a
I, however, firmly believe that #7 could be either b or c, depending on one’s discretion. Also, the language is quickly evolving to include “alot” as its own word.
a, b, a, c, b, b, c, b, a, a
Man… those are the same answers spring gave. I guess we’ll split the winnings.
Tell Jeff I’m still working on trying to acquire something for him that “cannot be bought in a store”, but that certain things are illegal to mail back stateside.
a,b,a,a,b,b,b,b,a,a
If any are wrong- suck it.
1. A
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. B
8. A
9. A
10.A
Tuesday morning: a,b,a,c,b,b,b,b,a,b
I think #7 should be “‘from’ the table”, but hey your choices are just fine…. juuuusst fine.