Gerund and Infinitive Practice

QUIZZES
http://academic.cuesta.edu/ahalderma/gerinfinq.htm

http://a4esl.org/q/f/z/zz97mkm.htm

http://esl.about.com/library/quiz/bl_verbform1.htm

http://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/420.html

http://www.english-zone.com/grammar/ger-inf01.html

 

Punctuation Note, R 2 W, page 42

There are lots of signal words - ways to introduce your main points - on page 42.  Most of them are used at the beginning of the sentence, followed by a comma, then SUBJECT + VERB.

             first, first of all, for one thing, secondly, thirdly, most importantly, also, finally, in addition 

• First, my father always helped me with my homework. 
• Most importantly, he listened to me and cared about my ideas.

The remaining signal words make up the SUBJECT and are followed by the VERB. 
     the most important way, reason, example; one/another/the next way, reason, example 

• The most important reason is that he is very kind.
• One example is SCCC. 

News For You Homework for Monday, January 23

Go to News For You.  (Password:  406C93)  http://newsforyouonline.com/index.asp?

I.  Read the story about the BP Oil Spill and answer the following questions. 

A. Comprehension Questions

1. When was the first new drilling permit issued?
2. What are some reasons hte Gulf is a good place to drill?
3. How many barrels of oils are needed around the world each day?
4. How do oil and natural gas get to the mainland?
5. What is considered deep water drilling?  

B.  Discussion Questions:  WRITE COMPLETE SENTENCES FOR THE FOLLOWING.

1.  How do you feel about so many deep water rigs in the Gulf?
2.  Do you think people should focus more on finding alternative sources of energy?
3.  How would you feel about working in an isolated place? 

II.  Read the following stories and do the exercises.  Vote in the Weekly Poll about horsemeat.  Write short summaries of both stories.

•  Will Horses Soon Be Butchered for Meat in US?
• Singing Indonesian Cop Is Fired After Becoming an Internet Hit

Past Perfect Tense

Practice Past Tense verbs with these quizzes.
http://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/140.html
http://www.english-zone.com/verbs/pstperf1.html
http://english-quiz.net/past-perfect-tense-quiz.html
http://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/153.html
http://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/153.html
http://www.eslcafe.com/quiz/past1.html   

Snow Day, Number 2!

Hello all!  I hope you're enjoying your days off and playing in the snow - AND staying warm.  Please finish Chapter 2 in your reading book and bring all 3 books on Friday.  See you tomorrow - I hope!

Lab Activities, Friday, January 13

1. Go to News For You and read the story about North Korea.  (See the blog post below for the link.)
2. Read the story and do both of the exercises that go with the story.
3. Write short answers to the comprehension questions.
4. Meet with your group and do the discussion questions.

News For You

http://newsforyouonline.com/index.asp 

PASSWORD:  406C93 

Grammar Express Link

http://www.pearsonlongman.com/ae/grammarexpress1/index.html 

This is the official website that goes with our grammar book.  You can do the work in the book and then test yourself online.  The more you practice, the better! 

Verb Review Quizzes

http://a4esl.org/q/f/z/zz29bms.htm

http://a4esl.org/q/h/9807/cg-verbchoice.html

http://a4esl.org/q/f/z/zz64fck.htm

http://a4esl.org/q/f/z/zz63fck.htm

WELCOME TO RWG3!

I'll put links to grammar practice, our on-line newspaper, and special assignments on this blog, so remember the address!  Good luck and have fun!