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Show A Word to Teachers. We give below a list of the questions in Grammar which are given to applicants for teachers' certificates by the Board of Examiners here. The highest per cent, which can be obtained is 100, and the lowest which can enable the applicant to secure the desired certificate is 60?. Remarks have frequently been made by persons who do not properly understand the matter, to the effect that these questions are too difficult; that they are "catchers" and that for these reasons competent persons sometimes fail to pass. But a reference to the list will prove the falsity of such an assertion. At the Brigham Young College, last week, half of the students in Miss Ida Cook's department and one class in Mr. Apperley's room were examined on these same questions; and not one among the whole number of pupils fell short of 70 per cent., while many of them easily secured 100. The Board have noted wisely in making such rules as will secure constant progression on the part of teachers; and we believe that they are justified in refusing certificates to persons who fail to reach the required standard, notwithstanding the annoyance which such disappointed applicants may feel. What all the pupils in one school-without exception, can do, every teacher in the county ought to be able to accomplish. 1st. Write a simple sentence, and ?? the subject and ???. 2d. Write ten common nouns and ten grouped nouns. 3rd. Write a sentence containing an adjective modified by an adverb. 4th. Write a sentence containing a verb in the past tense, indicative mood. 5th. When is a noun in apposition? Give an example. 6th. Write a sentence containing a common and a proper noun and a verb in the past tense. 7th. Name the parts of speech in the following: "With footsteps slow and noiseless comes that messenger divine." 8th. Analyze or diagram the following: "Honor and shame from no conditions rise: Act well your part; there all the honor lies." 9th. Write tow sentences; one containing an infinitive used as a subject; the other a sentence as subject. 10th. Correct the following where necessary: "Scold not me, me who have done so much for you." "The teacher was made fun of. "They sent word of John coming. "Neither James nor me has saw it. "Let you and me go to dinner." |