English Communication (ENGLCOM) is a course that primarily focuses on the development of communicative competence in reading and writing in the context of academic, media, and other authentic texts. Time has been passed so fast, the school year will be ended soon. It is worth for me to keep a language portfolio at the end of term1 SY 2011-2012. I’m very proud to say that I have achieved the goal I set for grammar and reading, reflecting what I learned in this ENGLCOM course, First, I become a more effective communicator, though the term, I practiced and developed my analytical and critical thinking ability, and also I evaluated and reflected on my own writing work, at the same time, I applied grammar rules in my essay writing tasks, in order to improve my writing skills. Secondly, I’ve learned to be a creative thinker, in the writing process, the first step is to make a good outline, in order to organize ideas for clarity, conciseness, and coherence. This is the process of developing my critical and creative thinking. Thirdly, I become a reflective lifelong learner, though reading many books; I utilized reading and writing skills to accomplish my learning goals and objectives. And applied my learning in order to experience more social issue. I’ve broadened my language skills in this ENGLCOM course, I was able to learn how to use adverbials in a proper way, and how to avoid fragment and run-on sentences in writing an essay; and also Pronoun-Antecedent agreement and Subject-Verb agreement are one of the most essential points to be considered in writing a good essay. The students are required to master this lecture as the basic grammar topic.
On the other hand, I still need to improve some areas of the study, for example, how to use context clues while reading a long article or a book in order to understand the concept as a whole. This is a long-term practical exercise. I will keep on working hard, and improve my understanding and comprehensive ability. Actually, when I’m doing this portfolio, it’s a good way of summarizing what I’ve learned in this ENGLCOM course. In addition, learning English improves my sociability, I’m a kind of person who loves to interact and meet with new people, and then English will be of much use to me. This is because many of the new people that I meet most probably speak English.
All in all, the process of keeping a language portfolio in education is to enable students to manage their own learning as effectively as possible. Keeping an e-portfolio can offer many benefits for students. As its most basic level, an e-portfolio can provide a personal online space where students can gather, organize and store study-related material and access any resources that we need for our studies.
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I. Usage. Homonyms and Other Easily Confused Word Pairs - Choose the correct word choice in each of the sentences below.
1. He can
except
accept a compliment fairly well.
2. She loves every dance
except
accept the polka
3. The
affect
effect of the drug was apparent immediately.
4. The drug could
affect
effect her breathing.
5. I could
of
have died.
6.You should
of
have seen it.
7. Will you tell me when
its
it's midnight?
8.The statue fell off
its
it's base.
9.
They're
Their hearts were heavy.
10. Put the pizza over
there
their.
11. I wonder how
there
they're planning on getting here.
12.
Who's
Whose afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?
13.
Your
You're becoming increasingly difficult.
14.
You're
Your salad is perfect.
15.
The school's
principle
principal is new.
16.
She believes in the
principle
principal of fair play.
17.
The
principle
principal reason she left was because of the noise.
II. Pronouns - Select the correct pronoun: �
18. I doubt he's smarter than
I.
me
19.When my mother-in-law and
I
me get together, we have a wonderful time.
20.The Joneses and
us
we used to live right next door to each other.
21.Every one of the men took off
his
their hat.
22. It's important to Charlene and
I
me.
23.One of the puppies lost
its
their collar.
24.Both of the boys brought
his
their book.
III. Sentences - In the drop-down menus below select C for a complete sentence, F for a fragment, and R for a run-on.
25. Turning the corner on two wheels without tipping over.
26.Determined to win his approval.
27. I like to watch all the soap operas its so stimulating.
28.She grabbed a fly swatter.
29.By carrying away waste products efficiently and effectively.
30.To study harder than ever before.
31.She married him, when Percival heard the news, he fainted.
32.We had planned an all-day picnic in a pasture near the river.
33.Where are Riff and Raff those cats won't come when I call them.
IV. Correct modification - Check D for any sentence containing a dangling or misplaced modifier, or check C if the sentence is correct.
D
34. Walking to school this morning, the wisteria vines were blooming
C
D
35. After scratching his fleas for a while, Fido took a nap.
C
D
36. Encouraged by the coach, the team won the game.
C
D
37. To gain weight quickly, doughnuts are a good bedtime snack.
C
D
38. Just after eating my lunch, the telephone rang.
C
D
39. After having a serious heart attack, the mayor was concerned.
C
D
40. Louise yearned to see the Mississippi River while in Arizona.
C
D
41. I read about the kidnappers who were found in this morning's paper.
C
D
42. The thief was arrested after the store had been robbed by the police.
C
V. Punctuation - Decide what punctuation belongs in the blanks and select the appropriate letter from the dropdown menu.
A = comma ( ,)
B = semicolon (;)
C = colon(: )
D = quotation marks (")
E = no punctuation
43. The best months of the year are
September, May and June.
the phone rings several times.
44, 45. In the morning
regardless of how early it is
46. I have three hobbies
sewing, cooking, and painting.
47. Hank made a touchdown during the last quarter
we won by a score of 6 to 0.
48, 49. "I believe,
said Nell, "that you can save this dress.
50. I like roses
however, impatiens require less care.
51. "Out of my way!
John yelled.
52. Yesterday morning I washed the dishes and swept the kitchen
then I went to the grocery store.
53. We visited the following states
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Maine, and New Hampshire.
VI. Parallel Structure - Select I for Incorrect parallel structure, and P for correct parallel structure in the sentences below: �
54. When it comes to basketball, Chicago's Michael Jordan does almost everything well: runs,
shoots, gets rebounds, and can pass.
55. There's something special about people who are interested in the printed word. They are learned, kind, knowledgeable, and humane.
56. Baseball is like chamber music, a comparison can be made between football and a symphony, and jazz is the music that most closely resembles basketball.
57.Runners should warm up properly, following a safe route, to vary their speed, and a soft
surface like grass or sand is preferable to the pavement. �
VII. Subject-Verb Agreement - Select the correct verb from the drop-down menu.
58. The topic of gender differences
always controversial.
59. The patterns of performance in math
a longer history.
60. In fact, the effects of birth order
been studied.
61. Both birth order and its impact
important in his study.
the right to succeed.
62. Everybody
the right answer.
63. Each of the boys
64.
any of the new members arrived yet?
65. Some of the books
to be mended.
good voice control.
66. Each of the speakers
VIII. Apostrophes - Select the correct word in each of drop-down menus below.
67.
67.Two (girls girls' girl's) coats are hanging in the hall.
68.
68.(Its Its' It's) been a long day for everyone.
69.
69. The (athletes athletes' athlete's) meetings will be held in the assembly. (athletes is plural)
70.
70. After (schools school's schools') out we go to the store.
71.
71, 72. The canary didn't know (its its' it's) name; (it's its its') still learning.
72.
73.
73. The (sheeps sheep's sheeps')'wool is warm.
74.
74.The (babies babies') toys were in the attic.
'75. The (students student's students') absences are mounting. (students
' is singular)
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(c). the results for both quizzes.
The following form submission was sent.
Enter_name = stephanie
Question1 = CORRECT - [He can accept a compliment fairly well.]
Question2 = CORRECT - She love every dance except the polka.
Question3 = CORRECT - The effect of the drug was apparent immediately.
Question4 = CORRECT - The drug could affect her breathing.
Question5 = CORRECT - I could have died.
Question6 = CORRECT - You should have seen it.
Question7 = CORRECT - Will you tell me when it's (it is) midnight?
Question8 = CORRECT -The statue fell off its base.
Question9 = CORRECT -Their hearts were heavy.
Question10 = CORRECT - Put the pizza over there.
Question11 = CORRECT - I wonder how they're getting here.
Question12 = CORRECT - Who's afraid of the the Big Bad Wolf?
Question13 = CORRECT - You're becoming increasingly difficult.
Question14 = CORRECT - Your salad is perfect.
Question15 = CORRECT - The school's principal is new.
Question16 = CORRECT - She believes in the principle of fair play.
Question17 = WRONG - The principal (or main) reason she left was because of the noise.
Question18 = WRONG - I doubt he's smarter than I (am).
Question19 = CORRECT - When my mother-in-law and I get together....
Question20 = CORRECT - The Joneses and we used to live right next door ...
Question21 = CORRECT - Everyone of the men took off his hat.
Question22 = WRONG - It's important to Charlene and me.
Question23 = CORRECT - One of the puppies lost its collar.
Question24 = CORRECT - Both of the boys brought their book.
Question25 = CORRECT - Turning the corner on two wheels without tipping over.
Question26 = CORRECT - Determined to win his approval.
Question27 = CORRECT - I like to watch the soap operas it's so stimulating.
Question28 = WRONG - She grabbed a fly swatter.
Question29 = CORRECT - By carrying away waste products efficiently and effectively.
Question30 = CORRECT - To study harder than ever before.
Question31 = CORRECT - She married him, when Percival heard the news, he fainted.
Question32 = WRONG - We had planned an all-day picnic in the pasture near the river.
Question33 = CORRECT - Where are Riff and Raff those cats won't come when I call them.
Question34 = D - CORRECT - Walking to school this morning, the wisteria vines were blooming.(The wisteria vines can't walk)
Question35 = D - WRONG -After scratching his fleas for a while, Fido took a nap.
Question36 = D - WRONG - Encouraged by the coach, the team won the game.
Question37 = C - WRONG - To gain weight quickly, (donuts can't eat) donuts are a good bedtime snack.
Question38 = D - CORRECT - Just after eating my lunch, the telephone rang. (the telephone can't eat)
Question39 = C - CORRECT - After having a serious heart attack, the major was concerned.
Question40 = D - CORRECT - Louise yearned to see the Mississippi while in Arizona.
Question41 = C - WRONG - I read about the kidnappers who were found in this morning's paper.
Question42 = C - WRONG - The thief was arrested after the store had been robbed by the police.
Question43 = CORRECT - The best months of the year are September, May, and June. (no punctuation needed)
Question44 = CORRECT - Comma needed between non-restrictive clauses.
Question45 = CORRECT - Comma needed between non-restrictive clauses.
Question46 = CORRECT - A colon is used after a complete sentence to set off a list of items.
Question47 = WRONG - Use a semi-colon to connect two complete sentences.
Question48 = CORRECT - Use quotation marks to set off dialogue.
Question49 = CORRECT - Use quotation marks to set off dialogue.
Question50 = WRONG - A semi-colon is used to connect two complete sentences.
Question51 = CORRECT - Use quotation marks to set off dialogue.
Question52 = WRONG - A semi-colon is used to connect two complete sentences.
Question53 = CORRECT - A colon is used after a complete sentence to set off a list of items.
Question54 = CORRECT - The list is not parallel in structure
Question55 = WRONG - The sentence is parallel in structure
Question56 = CORRECT - The sentence is not parallel in structure | CORRECT -
Question57 = CORRECT - The sentence is not parallel in structure
Question59 = CORRECT - patterns is plural (The patterns of performance in math have a longer history.)
Question60 = CORRECT - effects is plural (In fact, the effects of birth order have been studied.)
Question61 = CORRECT -
Question62 = CORRECT - everybody is singular (Everybody has the right to succeed.)
Question63 = CORRECT - each is singular (Each of the boys has the correct answer.)
Question64 = CORRECT - any is plural because the prepositional object is plural (Have any of the new members arrived yet?)
Question65 = CORRECT - some is plural because the object of the preposition is plural (Some of the books need to be mended.)
Question66 = CORRECT - each is singular (Each of the speakers has good voice control.)
Question67 = CORRECT - plural possessive = girls'
Question68 = CORRECT - It's = it has or it is
Question69 = CORRECT - plural possessive is athletes'
Question70 = WRONG - school's is a contraction = school is
Question71 = CORRECT - possessive form = its
Question72 = CORRECT - it's = it has or it is
Question73 = CORRECT - sheep is the plural and singular form - possessive = sheep's
Question74 = CORRECT - plural possessive of babies is babies'
Question75 = CORRECT - singular possessive = student's
Question76 = CORRECT - it's = it has or it is
Question77 = CORRECT - possessive form = its
SubmitResults = Asessing your results: 73-77 correct - Congratulations! You're a grammar whiz.
68-72 correct - Very good! Check on areas where you have more than two answers wrong
63-67 correct - Good - Check on areas where you have more than two answers wrong
Below 62 - Time for a grammar brush up!
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