ARE THESE COMPLETE THOUGHTS?
Read the following and determine whether or not the following examples are complete thoughts.
If they are complete thoughts, in your opinion, prove your case.
If you think they are acceptable for general use, explain why.
If they are not complete thoughts, state the reasons for your choice.
“A separate person, as she must be then too, not just a husband’s chattel.”
Christie Blatchford, “Words riddled with contradictions”, The Windsor Star, Friday, January 13, 2012.
“How nice to know that.”
Christie Blatchford, “Words riddled with contradictions”, The Windsor Star, Friday, January 13, 2012.
“The one thing left for Judge Edwards to do?”
Lead Editorial, “Bridge ruling”, The Windsor Star, Friday, January 13, 2012.
TODAY’S WORD
The word for today is “waggish”.
What part of speech is “waggish”?
What other parts of speech can be made from “waggish”?
Define “waggish” and use it in a sentence.
CORRECTIONS & EXPLANATIONS
Corrections and explanations for this week’s entries will be posted Sunday.
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