Non-Native English Speakers...Give this a try...12/29/10

Question

I was very encouraged with the responses to the last thread. If you, as a non-native English speaker, have anything specific you would like me to post just PM me and I will get the suggestions into the thread. Check over the sentences and correct the ones that need to be corrected. Good luck and have fun. I will post the correct answers on Friday, December 31, 2010 This should give everybody enough time to post their answers.
Ground Rules:
First, this is for non-native English speakers and you will have to post your answer in English. Second, there is no "dumb" answer and all answers will be respected and if need be, corrected in a gentle manner by yours truly (or of course any admin that stops by to look). Third, have fun!!
Sentences to correct:
1. the dog has fir that is falling off because of flees.
2. The fisherman bated the hook and through his fishing lion into the lake.
3. The woman displayed an amazing feet of strenth.
4. This will be are last sail too nite.
5. The bare could not bear it anymore.

¡Buen ejercicio, Profesor! - --Mariana--, Dec 29, 2010

:) ¡Gracias mi novia! :) - Jason7R, Dec 29, 2010

Mmm this seems a little bit hard this time .... maybe I should wait for someone to be the First :roll: - 00b6f46c, Dec 29, 2010

Very encouraged :) With a d ) lol - FELIZ77, Dec 29, 2010

Very good exercise! Voting :) I am sure that non-natives will enjoy doing this and be challenged :) - FELIZ77, Dec 29, 2010

You know Feliz, when I said it in my head it had the "d" on the end...jajajaja, thanks amigo - Jason7R, Dec 29, 2010

Lovely, never...give it a try! I know you can do it!! - Jason7R, Dec 29, 2010

Should do honomyns and homographs I think that would be challenging for non natives. - BellaMargarita, Dec 29, 2010

Jason No hay de que ! :) - FELIZ77, Dec 29, 2010

Thanks for the suggestion Margaret, "homonyms" and homographs would be a great one as well. :) I like it!! - Jason7R, Dec 29, 2010

Excuse me... my question might sound like a very dumb one :red: but what are the honomyns and homographs ? :red: I know this sounds very stupid but can you please explain that to me ? - 00b6f46c, Dec 29, 2010

this is a great exercise ! - 009b0176, Dec 29, 2010

We want more Jason.. yes yes.! Bravo! - sv2qp, Dec 29, 2010

Those are cute. :-) - Gekkosan, Dec 29, 2010

Number 4 is ambigous for an English speaker. It depends on the context. - KevinB, Dec 29, 2010

Absolutely Kevin. Thanks for the feedback!! - Jason7R, Dec 31, 2010

Answer 1

My attempt is very similar to Lovely's one. Thanks, Jason!

1. The dog has fur that is falling off because of fleas.
2. The fisherman bated the hook and threw his fishing line into the lake.
3. The woman displayed an amazing feat of strength.
4. This will be our last sail tonight.
5. The bear could not bear it anymore.

Muy bien cogu..bravo! - sv2qp, Dec 29, 2010

I want you to look at #2 (bated) but other than that....W O W!! Not bad chica - Jason7R, Dec 29, 2010

#4 Laura is not quite right. - ian-hill, Dec 29, 2010

There was a tie so I went with a new winner. :) Great job Laura. - Jason7R, Jan 1, 2011

Answer 2

Sentences to correct: 1. the dog has fir that is falling off because of flees. 2. The fisherman bated the hook and through his fishing lion into the lake. 3. The woman displayed an amazing feet of strenth. 4. This will be are last sail too nite. 5. The bare could not bear it anymore.

Sentences corrected: 1. the dog has fur that is falling off because of flees. 2. The fisherman bated the hook and threw his fishing line into the lake. 3. The woman displayed an amazing fist of strenth. 4. This will be are last sail tonight. 5. The bear could not bear it anymore.

Don't forget about capitalization sv2qp. :) You are getting closer. - Jason7R, Dec 29, 2010

Answer 3

1. The dog has fur that is falling off because of the fleas.
2. The fisher baited the hook and threw his fishing line into the lake.
3. The woman displayed an amazing feat of strength.
4. This will be our last sail tonight.
5. The bear could not bear it anymore.

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I hope I did well

Thank a lot for the exercise, Jason

My pleasure Lovely. Not too shabby :) I will have to make it a little tougher for you. ;) - Jason7R, Dec 29, 2010

Lovely, look at #2 (bated) - Jason7R, Dec 29, 2010

Lovely - have another look at #4 - ian-hill, Dec 29, 2010

Well the only thing I can think about for now is changing it into **baited** ... I'm still trying to figure out the error in the 4th sentence thanks Ian :) - 00b6f46c, Dec 29, 2010

Answer 4

I think in the first sentence we have "fur" not "fir" and the fur is falling off becase off fleas. the second" baited a hook and threw his fishing line into the lake

sorry" becase of" - xentuk, Dec 29, 2010

No worries, you can change it now that you can edit...."because". :) Thanks for posting and remember to rewrite the sentences completely. :) - Jason7R, Dec 29, 2010

Answer 5

then we have "feet of strength" in the third, 4 is a bit difficult. suppose" the last sale tonight" 5. the bear couldn't bear it anymore???

Now with all the information you have given, rewrite all of the sentences into one post and you'll have it!! :) Thanks again for posting. :) - Jason7R, Dec 29, 2010

Answer 6

1. The dog has fur that is falling off because of the fleas.
2. The fisherman baited the hook and threw his fishing line into the lake.
3. The woman displayed an amazing feat of strength.
4. This will be our last sale tonight.
5. The bear could not bear it anymore.

#1 needs a little more TLC. Great job though. - Jason7R, Dec 30, 2010

Thanks, I fixed it. - Agora, Jan 3, 2011

Answer 7

Great job to everybody that gave it a shot!! I will post again before I leave for work!! Y E S, I'm taking tomorrow off and my family and I are going bowling tonight!! No, I'm not that good at bowling so it should make for a hilarious evening!!
Here are the corrections for the sentences:
Corrections:
1. The dog has fur that is falling off because of fleas.
2. The fisherman baited the hook and threw his fishing line into the lake.
3. The woman displayed an amazing feat of strength.
4. This will be our last sale.
5. The bear could not bear it anymore.

HaPpY new year Jason :)) and have a great evening! - 00b6f46c, Dec 31, 2010

Answer 8

1. the dog has fir that is falling off because of flees.
2. The fisherman bated the hook and through his fishing lion into the lake.
3. The woman displayed an amazing feet of strenth.
4. This will be are last sail too nite.
5. The bare could not bear it anymore.

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• The dog has fur that is falling off because of fleas.
• The fisherman bated the hook and threw his fishing line into the lake.
• The woman displayed an amazing fit of strength.
• This will be our last sale tonight.
• The bar could not bear it anymore.

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• The dog has fur that is falling off because of fleas.
• The fisherman baited the hook and threw his fishing line into the lake.
• The woman displayed an amazing feat of strength.
• This will be our last sale tonight.
• The bear could not bear it anymore.

:) #2, 3, and 5 have one error more in them. Great job getting #4!! - Jason7R, Dec 30, 2010

Answer 9

Lovely, the short and sweet of it is: a homophone is one of two or more words which sound the same but have different meanings.
Homographs are words that are spelled the same, but have different meanings and may have different pronunciations.
Homonyms are groups of words that share the same spelling and the same pronunciation but have different meanings.
I hope this helps everybody including me!!

Thanks a lot for the information Jason :)) - 00b6f46c, Dec 29, 2010

My pleasure. :) - Jason7R, Dec 29, 2010