From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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For me, this eighty days of AI journey is about looking at every AI tool that might be helpful to teachers. I know too many teachers who spend too much time creating their own materials. Unfortunately, many students and parents have bought answer books and answer keys for our materials. So, as we teach with additional materials, it helps. In no way does this replace teachers, nor will it. I predict it will save time for those teachers fortunate enough to have an Instructional Technology department to teach them the proper use, prompting, and need for content editing.
So, today, I'm spending time in Google Bard, which is actually significantly improved from just a few weeks ago when I first had a conversation with it.
I focused on ELA two days ago, so today, I'd feed the similar prompts I used for ChatGPT into Google Bard to compare the difference. Surprisingly, I've found some things that are better than ChatGPT, some that aren't quite as good, and some that may be a wash.
I haven't yet evaluated BingGPT, but I will take a look at that in a later blog post. (And if you don't know what ChatGPT is, please look at the post I wrote a few days ago called What Is ChatGPT?)
So, I pasted in responses, and I'll let you look at them and draw your own conclusions. Note that this post is non-linear in that you must click the tabs to compare the different prompts.
As you compare Google Bard with ChatGPT, here is an overview of a few things I've found so far as of today:
Comparison of Google Bard and ChatGPT
Chat Memory Length
Currently, ChatGPT will remember chats along the side of the screen. Additionally, it retains that memory and uses past pieces of that particular conversation that influence the future of that chat. Additionally, when you go back to Google Bard, it looks blank, but don't be fooled. Just look in “Google Bard Activity” and you'll see the prompts. However, it does not save the answers for you, you'll have to copy and paste it back into Google Bard again and get different answers!
Google Bard has a limited memory as of now but Google has said,
Bard’s ability to hold context is purposefully limited for now. As Bard continues to learn, its ability to hold context during longer conversations will improve.
Again, Google Bard only keeps the prompts but not the answers. ChatGPT keeps the prompts and the answers.
Winner: ChatGPT
Availability
Currently, ChatGPT is available to the general public, but Google Bard can only be used with personal Google accounts by people 18 and older. Some countries have a waitlist so you might have to join one like I did. How to join the waitlist.
Winner: ChatGPT
Revisions
On thing I particularly liked about Google Bard is how it will show you three drafts of answers for each question. This would be useful for teachers who want to have multiple outputs for a prompt. While ChatGPT will do this, you have to prompt for another example. That said, it doesn't save the three and they seem to “expire” after a certain amount of time.
Winner: Google Bard wins for 3 Revisions but ChatGPT wins for saving what it drafts.
AI Design Principles
Google has a lot of resources about Artificial Intelligence and its principles for designing AI. Google seems to have adapted some of the AI, Asilomar principles I mentioned in the blog post What is ChatGPT?
AI companies need to disclose their principles of design and moving forward. I also liked the “Exploring AI Myths” document, which I recommend for reading and classroom use as you discuss AI.
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has a charter published in April 2018. They also have produced their product safety standards, and the part that is updated most is the usage policies, which seem to be constantly evolving. I continued to go back to their Safety page, but in many ways, the concerns included and raised in the Asilomar principles were lacking in how they are spelled out. Perhaps this results from their astounding growth, but the need for more information on AI development principles on OpenAI would be a concern.
However, all of this said, employees at Google warned against launching Google Bard, which they said was a “pathological liar,” and Google did it anyway. So, does that mean it is following its principles?
Winner: Google Bard has the best documentation, but this needs to be clarified regarding their practice in following them. So, wait and see!
Volume of Users
ChatGPT took five days to reach a million users and reached 100 million users by January 2022 after being released in November 2021. Certainly, it is one of the fastest-growing tech tools in history. But as I wrote in my earlier piece on ChatGPT, this matters because prompts and interactions with humans provide additional training for the data. So, in some ways, the user base and volume of use allow the entity known as Open AI to help GPT models “learn” faster and, thus, improve faster.
It is understandable that the experimental Google Bard would have far fewer users.
Winner: ChatGPT
Some ELA Prompts for Comparison
So, now, I'd like to take the same prompts I used in the post several days ago and put them into Google Bard to see a comparison of the answers. I'll then also rate how the answers compare.
Prompt 1. Setting a Class Theme
Prompted You are now my theme bot named EagleBot. It is soccer season and this week we play for the state championships. We are the Sherwood Eagles and I want what I teach this week to represent this theme, when I ask you for ideas, please keep this theme in mind.
I am EagleBot, your theme bot for the Sherwood Eagles soccer team. I am here to help you win the state championship!
Here are some ideas for what you can teach your team this week:
- The importance of teamwork. Soccer is a team sport, and it is important for all of the players to work together in order to be successful. Teach your team the importance of communication, support, and sacrifice.
- The importance of never giving up. No matter what happens during the game, it is important for your team to never give up. Teach them to keep fighting until the final whistle blows.
- The importance of having fun. Soccer is a game, and it is important for your team to enjoy themselves. Teach them to have fun and to make the most of every opportunity.
I believe that if your team can learn these things, they will be well on their way to winning the state championship. Good luck!
Hello! I am EagleBot, your soccer season themed assistant. As the Sherwood Eagles prepare for the state championships, I'll provide ideas and activities that incorporate the team spirit and the Eagles theme. Let's get started!
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Team chant: Create a unique team chant that incorporates the Eagles name and highlights the team's strengths. This will help boost morale and create unity among team members.
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Eagle-themed warm-up drills: Design warm-up drills that resemble an eagle in flight or other aspects of an eagle. For example, players could spread their arms like wings during stretches or perform “eagle dives” as part of agility exercises.
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Customized jerseys: Design team jerseys featuring an eagle
Both Google Bard and ChatGPT assumed that I wanted encouragement in helping the team, not in setting the theme for my classroom.
Google Bard didn't allow itself to be renamed, ChatGPT did.
ChatGPT seemed to remember the theme longer in the prompt without being reminded. Google Bard seemed to be forgetful.
Prompt 2. Explaining a Vocabulary Word
Then, I wanted to explain a particular vocabulary word in the context of soccer.
I am teaching the word "intrigue" - explain this word using this week's theme
Sure, here is how you can explain the word “intrigue” using this week's theme:
Intrigue is a feeling of interest or excitement that is aroused by something that is unusual, mysterious, or secret. It can be used to describe a person, a situation, or an event.
In the context of soccer, intrigue can be used to describe a number of things. For example, it could be used to describe a player who is very skilled and unpredictable, a game that is full of close calls and unexpected twists, or a rivalry between two teams that is intense and passionate.
Intrigue can be a powerful motivator. It can make people want to learn more about something, or it can make them want to be a part of something. In the context of soccer, intrigue can help to create a sense of excitement and anticipation, which can lead to increased fan interest and support.
Here are some examples of how you can use the word “intrigue” in a soccer context:
- “The Sherwood Eagles are an intriguing team this year. They have a lot of young talent, and they're playing with a lot of passion.”
- “The game was full of intrigue. There were several close calls, and the lead changed hands several times.”
- “The rivalry between the Sherwood Eagles and the Oakville Mustangs is one of the most intriguing in the state. The two teams have met in the state championship game four times in the past five years.”
I hope this helps!
Intrigue, in the context of the Sherwood Eagles' soccer season and state championships, can be described as the heightened curiosity and excitement generated by the team's journey to the finals. The Eagles' exceptional performance, unique strategies, and strong teamwork have piqued the interest of soccer fans and rivals alike, creating an air of intrigue surrounding their upcoming championship match.
Sure. The word “intrigue” can be defined as “to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate.” In the context of soccer, intrigue can be used to describe the excitement and anticipation that comes with the game. When you are watching a soccer match, you are not just watching a bunch of people kicking a ball around. You are watching a group of athletes working together to achieve a common goal. You are watching a story unfold, and you are wondering what will happen next. This is what makes soccer so intriguing.
There are many things that can intrigue us about soccer. The first is the skill of the players. These athletes are incredibly talented, and they are able to do things with the ball that we could never dream of doing. Watching them play is a joy, and it is easy to be captivated by their skill.
Another thing that intrigues us about soccer is the strategy of the game. There are so many different ways to play soccer, and each team has its own unique style. Watching two teams battle it out for supremacy is a fascinating experience, and it is always exciting to see which team will come out on top.
Finally, soccer is a game of passion. The players are passionate about the game, and they want to win more than anything. This passion is contagious, and it is easy to get caught up in the excitement of the game.
If you are looking for a sport that is both exciting and intriguing, then soccer is the perfect choice for you. So come on down to the field and cheer on your favorite team!
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Sure. The word “intrigue” means to arouse the curiosity or interest of someone. It can also mean to plot or scheme secretly. In the context of soccer, intrigue can be used to describe a number of things.
For example, a team's strategy can be intriguing. If a team has a unique way of playing that is difficult to defend against, it can be intriguing to watch them play. Another example of intrigue in soccer is the rivalry between two teams. If two teams are always battling for the same trophy, it can be intriguing to watch them play against each other.
Intrigue can also be used to describe the individual players on a team. If a player has a lot of skill and potential, they can be intriguing to watch. For example, Lionel Messi is a very intriguing player. He is one of the best players in the world, and he always seems to be able to do something special.
Intrigue can add excitement and interest to soccer. It can make the game more fun to watch and more exciting to play. So next time you are watching a soccer game, be on the lookout for intrigue. You might just be surprised by what you see.
Here are some examples of how you can use the word “intrigue” in a sentence about soccer:
- The Sherwood Eagles' new attacking formation is intriguing. It will be interesting to see how it works in the state championship game.
- The rivalry between the Sherwood Eagles and the Oakville Mustangs is always intriguing. The two teams always play each other hard, and the games are always close.
- Lionel Messi is an intriguing player. He is always able to do something special, and he is one of the best players in the world.
I hope this helps!
In all three cases, Google Bard was much more verbose, almost seeming to want to write an essay. Responses 1 and 3 said they hoped this was helpful. The second response encouraged me to play soccer but also included a hyperlink citation.
Chat GPT didn't really try to figure out what I wanted, but just gave me a simple answer explaining intrigue in the context of soccer.
In some ways, the fact that I told both of them in the first prompt that I was a teacher seemed to impact the response for two prompts of Google Bard and ChatGPT.
In this example, you can see how prior context is important. For example, if I was a soccer coach seeking to use this word in a speech, I would want one type of answer. But an ELA teacher teaching the word “intrigue” would want another answer.
I'm thinking that with Google Bard, I need to be more clear about what I want and also should put a word limit on its answer to keep it from taking too much time to read.
Prompt 3: Examples for Teaching Commas
I am also teaching the proper use of commas this week. I need five sentences to use as a bellringer. For each of the five sentences, type the sentence with a comma mistake and then give me a sentence where the comma mistake is corrected and type an explanation of the mistake.
Sure, here are five sentences with comma mistakes and their corrected versions:
Sentence 1:
Incorrect: The Sherwood Eagles, who are the defending state champions, are ready to play for the title again this year.
Correct: The Sherwood Eagles, the defending state champions, are ready to play for the title again this year.
Explanation: The comma after “Eagles” is unnecessary because it is not separating two independent clauses.
Sentence 2:
Incorrect: The team, led by their star player, Lionel Messi, is confident that they can win the championship.
Correct: The team, led by their star player Lionel Messi, is confident that they can win the championship.
Explanation: The comma after “team” is unnecessary because it is not separating two independent clauses.
Sentence 3:
Incorrect: The game will be played on Saturday, February 25th, at 7:00 PM at the Sherwood High School stadium.
Correct: The game will be played on Saturday, February 25, at 7:00 PM at the Sherwood High School stadium.
Explanation: The comma after “February” is unnecessary because it is not separating a date from a time.
Sentence 4:
Incorrect: The fans, excited for the game, are already starting to line up outside the stadium.
Correct: The fans, excited for the game, are already lining up outside the stadium.
Explanation: The comma after “fans” is unnecessary because it is not separating a participial phrase from the rest of the sentence.
Sentence 5:
Incorrect: The Sherwood Eagles, hoping to win their third state championship in a row, are ready to take on the Oakville Mustangs.
Correct: The Sherwood Eagles, hoping to win their third state championship in a row, are ready to take on the Oakville Mustangs.
Explanation: The comma after “Eagles” is unnecessary because it is not separating two independent clauses.
I hope this helps!
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Incorrect: The Eagles' forward, scored a goal and, the crowd went wild. Correct: The Eagles' forward scored a goal, and the crowd went wild. Explanation: Remove the unnecessary comma after ‘forward' and add a comma before the coordinating conjunction ‘and' to separate two independent clauses.
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Incorrect: The coach shouted instructions, and the players, sprinted faster. Correct: The coach shouted instructions, and the players sprinted faster. Explanation: Remove the unnecessary comma after ‘players' as it disrupts the flow of the sentence.
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Incorrect: The Sherwood Eagles had a strong defense, talented midfielders and fast forwards. Correct: The Sherwood Eagles had a strong defense, talented midfielders, and fast forwards. Explanation: Add a comma before the last item in the list (the ‘and' before ‘fast forwards') for proper use of the Oxford comma in a list of three or more items.
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Incorrect: During the halftime, break the coach reviewed the game plan. Correct: During the halftime break, the coach reviewed the game plan. Explanation: Move the comma to be placed after ‘break' to set off an introductory phrase.
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Incorrect: The goalkeeper, who had an amazing save, in the last game, is ready for the championship. Correct: The goalkeeper, who had an amazing save in the last game, is ready for the championship. Explanation: Remove the unnecessary comma after ‘game' to maintain the flow of the sentence within the nonrestrictive clause.
Sure, here are five sentences with comma mistakes and their corrected versions:
Sentence with comma mistake:
- I went to the store, bought some milk, and came home.
Corrected sentence:
- I went to the store, bought some milk, and then came home.
Explanation of the mistake:
The comma after “store” is unnecessary. The two independent clauses (“I went to the store” and “I bought some milk”) are joined by the coordinating conjunction “and,” so there is no need for a comma.
Sentence with comma mistake:
- The dog, who was very excited, ran around the yard.
Corrected sentence:
- The dog, very excited, ran around the yard.
Explanation of the mistake:
The comma after “dog” is unnecessary. The phrase “who was very excited” is a non-restrictive clause, which means that it provides additional information about the dog but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. Non-restrictive clauses are set off by commas.
Sentence with comma mistake:
- I went to the park, it was a beautiful day.
Corrected sentence:
- I went to the park. It was a beautiful day.
Explanation of the mistake:
The comma after “park” is unnecessary. The two independent clauses (“I went to the park” and “It was a beautiful day”) are not joined by a coordinating conjunction, so there is no need for a comma.
Sentence with comma mistake:
- I like to eat pizza, especially pepperoni pizza.
Corrected sentence:
- I like to eat pizza, especially pepperoni.
Explanation of the mistake:
The comma after “pizza” is unnecessary. The phrase “especially pepperoni pizza” is a list of items that I like to eat, and lists are not set off by commas.
Sentence with comma mistake:
- I am going to the store, can you come with me?
Corrected sentence:
- I am going to the store. Can you come with me?
Explanation of the mistake:
The comma after “store” is unnecessary. The two independent clauses (“I am going to the store” and “Can you come with me?”) are not joined by a coordinating conjunction, so there is no need for a comma.
I hope this helps!
Sure, here are five sentences with comma mistakes and their corrected versions, along with explanations of the mistakes:
Sentence with comma mistake:
The Sherwood Eagles, who are the defending state champions, are looking to win another title this year.
Corrected sentence:
The Sherwood Eagles, the defending state champions, are looking to win another title this year.
Explanation of the mistake:
The comma after “Eagles” is unnecessary. The phrase “who are the defending state champions” is a non-restrictive clause, which means that it provides additional information about the subject of the sentence, but it is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. Non-restrictive clauses are set off with commas.
Sentence with comma mistake:
The team, led by their star player, is confident that they can win the championship.
Corrected sentence:
The team, led by their star player, is confident they can win the championship.
Explanation of the mistake:
The comma after “player” is unnecessary. The phrase “led by their star player” is a participial phrase, which functions as an adjective. Participial phrases are not set off with commas.
Sentence with comma mistake:
The coach, after a long day of practice, was exhausted.
Corrected sentence:
The coach, after a long day of practice, was exhausted.
Explanation of the mistake:
The comma after “coach” is unnecessary. The phrase “after a long day of practice” is an adverbial phrase, which modifies the verb “was.” Adverbial phrases are not set off with commas.
Sentence with comma mistake:
The players, excited about the game, arrived early at the stadium.
Corrected sentence:
The players, excited about the game, arrived early at the stadium.
Explanation of the mistake:
The comma after “players” is unnecessary. The phrase “excited about the game” is an appositive phrase, which renames the subject of the sentence. Appositive phrases are not set off with commas.
I hope this helps!
All of these responses gave mistakes, corrections, and explanations, but I'd rather have a bellringer format, so I'll prompt it and see if it changes the format.
Prompt 4. Generating a Quiz Format for The Comma Lessons
I want a quiz on comma mistakes where you give me 10 numbered sentences with comma mistakes along with instructions for the students. Then, I want an answer key with the correct sentence and 1-2 sentence explanations of each.
Sure, here is a quiz on comma mistakes:
**Instructions:**
* Read each sentence carefully.
* Identify the comma mistake(s) in each sentence.
* Correct the comma mistake(s) and write the corrected sentence on the line below.
**Sentences:**
1. I went to the store, to buy some milk.
2. The cat, who was black and white, ran away.
3. She said, “I'm going to the store.”
4. I like to eat pizza, and ice cream.
5. He went to the park, and played with his friends.
6. I'm going to the store, if you want to come with me.
7. The dog, with the big, floppy ears, is my favorite.
8. She said, “I'm going to the store,” and left.
9. I like to eat pizza, but not ice cream.
10. He went to the park, and played with his friends, all day long.
**Answer Key:**
1. I went to the store to buy some milk.
2. The cat, black and white, ran away.
3. She said, “I'm going to the store.”
4. I like to eat pizza and ice cream.
5. He went to the park and played with his friends.
6. I'm going to the store if you want to come with me.
7. The dog with the big, floppy ears is my favorite.
8. She said, “I'm going to the store,” and left.
9. I like to eat pizza but not ice cream.
10. He went to the park and played with his friends all day long.
**Explanations:**
* In sentence 1, the comma after “store” is unnecessary because it does not separate a coordinating conjunction from the independent clause.
* In sentence 2, the comma after “white” is unnecessary because it does not separate a non-essential modifier from the noun it modifies.
* In sentence 3, the comma after “said” is unnecessary because it does not separate a direct quotation from the rest of the sentence.
* In sentence 4, the comma after “pizza” is unnecessary because it does not separate a coordinating conjunction from the independent clause.
* In sentence 5, the comma after “park” is unnecessary because it does not separate a coordinating conjunction from the independent clause.
* In sentence 6, the comma after “store” is necessary because it separates a dependent clause from the independent clause.
* In sentence 7, the commas after “black” and “ears” are unnecessary because they do not separate non-essential modifiers from the nouns they modify.
* In sentence 8, the comma after “said” is necessary because it separates a direct quotation from the rest of the sentence.
* In sentence 9, the comma after “pizza” is necessary because it separates a coordinating conjunction from the independent clause.
* In sentence 10, the comma after “friends” is unnecessary because it does not separate a coordinating conjunction from the independent clause.
Instructions: In the following quiz, you will find 10 sentences that contain comma mistakes. Read each sentence carefully, identify the mistake, and rewrite the sentence correctly. Pay attention to the proper use of commas.
Quiz:
1. I love playing soccer, but I also enjoy basketball, and swimming.
2. Before the game, we stretch, practice drills, and strategize.
3. Our team's colors are green, white, and, black.
4. The coach told us, “Run fast, play hard, and stay focused.”
5. She was a fast runner, agile, and had great stamina.
6. We won the game, the crowd cheered, and we celebrated our victory.
7. The referee blew the whistle, the game began, and, the excitement was palpable.
8. Our goalkeeper is skilled, he can stop almost any shot.
9. I play forward, my friend plays midfield, and my brother, plays defense.
10. Soccer requires speed, strength, and, teamwork.
Answer Key:
1. Correct: I love playing soccer, but I also enjoy basketball and swimming.
Explanation: The extra comma after “basketball” is not needed because there are only two items in this part of the list.
2. Correct: Before the game, we stretch, practice drills, and strategize.
Explanation: This sentence is already correct and contains no comma mistakes.
3. Correct: Our team's colors are green, white, and black.
Explanation: The extra comma after “white” is not needed in a list of three items.
4. Correct: The coach told us, “Run fast, play hard, and stay focused.”
Explanation: This sentence is already correct and contains no comma mistakes.
5. Correct: She was a fast runner, agile, and had great stamina.
Explanation: This sentence is already correct and contains no comma mistakes.
6. Correct: We won the game; the crowd cheered, and we celebrated our victory.
Explanation: A semicolon is needed after “game” to separate two independent clauses that are closely related.
7. Correct: The referee blew the whistle, the game began, and the excitement was palpable.
Explanation: The extra comma after “and” is not needed in a list of three items.
8. Correct: Our goalkeeper is skilled; he can stop almost any shot.
Explanation: A semicolon is needed to separate two independent clauses that are closely related.
9. Correct: I play forward, my friend plays midfield, and my brother plays defense.
Explanation: The extra comma after “brother” is not needed in a list of three items.
10. Correct: Soccer requires speed, strength, and teamwork.
Explanation: The extra comma after “and” is not needed in a list of three items.
Sure, here is a quiz on comma mistakes:
**Instructions:**
* There are 10 sentences below with comma mistakes.
* Identify the mistakes and correct them.
* Write your answers in the space provided.
**Sentences:**
1. I went to the store, bought some milk, and went home.
2. My favorite color is blue, but my friend's favorite color is red.
3. The cat, who was very hungry, ate all the food.
4. I am going to the park, if it is not raining.
5. I don't know, what to do.
6. She said, “I love you.”
7. The dog, with a big smile on its face, ran towards me.
8. I am going to the store, to buy some milk.
9. I am going to the store, and I am going to buy some milk.
10. I am going to the store, if I have time.
**Answers:**
1. I went to the store, bought some milk, and went home. (Correct: I went to the store, bought some milk, and then went home.)
2. My favorite color is blue, but my friend's favorite color is red. (Correct: My favorite color is blue, but my friend's favorite color is red.)
3. The cat, who was very hungry, ate all the food. (Correct: The cat, who was very hungry, ate all the food.)
4. I am going to the park, if it is not raining. (Correct: I am going to the park if it is not raining.)
5. I don't know, what to do. (Correct: I don't know what to do.)
6. She said, “I love you.” (Correct: She said, “I love you.” There is no comma needed after “said” because it is a direct quotation.)
7. The dog, with a big smile on its face, ran towards me. (Correct: The dog, with a big smile on its face, ran towards me. The comma is needed after “face” to set off the appositive phrase.)
8. I am going to the store, to buy some milk. (Correct: I am going to the store to buy some milk. The comma is not needed after “store” because it is not a coordinating conjunction.)
9. I am going to the store, and I am going to buy some milk. (Correct: I am going to the store and I am going to buy some milk. The comma is needed after “store” because it is a coordinating conjunction.)
10. I am going to the store, if I have time. (Correct: I am going to the store if I have time. The comma is not needed after “store” because it is not a coordinating conjunction.)
I hope this quiz helps you learn how to use commas correctly.
Sure, here is a quiz on comma mistakes:
**Instructions:**
* There are 10 sentences with comma mistakes.
* Identify the comma mistakes and correct them.
* Write the corrected sentence on the line provided.
**Sentences:**
1. I like to eat pizza, especially pepperoni pizza.
2. The dog, who was very friendly, ran up to me and licked my face.
3. I went to the store, bought some milk, and then went home.
4. I'm not sure if I want to go to the party, but I'll let you know.
5. The car, which was red, was parked in the driveway.
6. I'm going to the park, to play basketball, with my friends.
7. I'm not sure what I want to do for dinner, but I'm open to suggestions.
8. The teacher, who was very strict, gave us a lot of homework.
9. I'm going to the store to buy some groceries, and then I'm going home to cook dinner.
10. The house, which was very old, was abandoned.
**Answer Key:**
1. I like to eat pizza, especially pepperoni pizza. (No comma needed after “pizza.”)
2. The dog, who was very friendly, ran up to me and licked my face. (No comma needed after “who.”)
3. I went to the store, bought some milk, and then went home. (No comma needed after “store.”)
4. I'm not sure if I want to go to the party, but I'll let you know. (No comma needed after “party.”)
5. The car, red, was parked in the driveway. (No comma needed after “car.”)
6. I'm going to the park to play basketball with my friends. (No comma needed after “park.”)
7. I'm not sure what I want to do for dinner, but I'm open to suggestions. (No comma needed after “dinner.”)
8. The teacher, strict, gave us a lot of homework. (No comma needed after “teacher.”)
9. I'm going to the store to buy some groceries and then I'm going home to cook dinner. (No comma needed after “store.”)
10. The house, old, was abandoned. (No comma needed after “house.”)
**Explanations:**
* In sentence 1, the comma after “pizza” is unnecessary because it is not separating two independent clauses. An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. In this case, the phrase “especially pepperoni pizza” is a dependent clause, which cannot stand alone as a sentence.
* In sentence 2, the comma after “who” is unnecessary because it is not separating two independent clauses. The phrase “who was very friendly” is a dependent clause, which cannot stand alone as a sentence.
* In sentence 3, the comma after “store” is unnecessary because it is not separating two independent clauses. The phrase “bought some milk” is a dependent clause, which cannot stand alone as a sentence.
* In sentence 4, the comma after “party” is unnecessary because it is not separating two independent clauses. The phrase “but I'll let you know” is a dependent clause, which cannot stand alone as a sentence.
* In sentence 5, the comma after “car” is unnecessary because it is not separating two independent clauses. The phrase “red” is an adjective, not a clause.
* In sentence 6, the comma after “park” is unnecessary because it is not separating two independent clauses. The phrase “to play basketball” is a dependent clause, which cannot stand alone as a sentence.
* In sentence 7, the comma after “dinner” is unnecessary because it is not separating two independent clauses. The phrase “but I'm open to suggestions” is a dependent clause, which cannot stand alone as a sentence.
* In sentence 8, the comma after “teacher” is unnecessary because it is not separating two independent clauses. The phrase “strict” is an adjective, not a clause.
* In sentence 9, the comma after “store” is unnecessary because it is not separating two independent clauses. The phrase “to buy some groceries” is a dependent clause, which cannot stand alone as a sentence.
* In sentence 10, the comma after “house” is unnecessary because it is not separating two independent clauses. The phrase “old” is an adjective, not a clause.
I hope this quiz helps you to learn how to use commas correctly.
Google Bard gave 30 answers for the same prompt. Yes, you can regenerate with ChatGPT and I could have generated 30 of them, but there is some value in having three of the same samples generated. This one feature may make teachers want to use Google Bard.
Additionally, copying is as simple as clicking the three dots at the bottom. Chat GPT now has a copy button but it doesn't seem to stay there.
Prompt 5. Specific Punctuation and Grammar Request
So, this next request was a very specific request from Dawne about a unique issue she noticed her students had. This, again, points out the power of Human Intelligence in knowing what is needed.
Information is extensive, but knowledge of which information to use is true intelligence.
I am teaching conjunctive adverbs with semicolons and I want my students to know the proper place to put a semicolon. Give me 10 sentences with a mistake of this type for a quiz and type instructions for my students for the quiz, then create an answer key with the correct answer and an explanation for why it is correct
Sure, here is a quiz on conjunctive adverbs and semicolons:
**Instructions:**
* There are 10 sentences with mistakes in the use of conjunctive adverbs and semicolons.
* Identify the mistakes and correct them.
* Write the corrected sentence on the line provided.
**Sentences:**
1. I went to the store; however, I forgot my wallet.
2. I like to eat pizza, and also hamburgers.
3. The dog ran away; therefore, I was very sad.
4. I'm not sure if I want to go to the party; I'll let you know later.
5. The car is red; however, it is not new.
6. I'm going to the park to play basketball; moreover, I'm going to bring a friend.
7. I'm not sure what I want to do for dinner; nevertheless, I'm open to suggestions.
8. The teacher is strict; consequently, she gives us a lot of homework.
9. I'm going to the store to buy some groceries; furthermore, I'm going to pick up a few other things.
10. The house is old; however, it is still in good condition.
**Answer Key:**
1. I went to the store; however, I forgot my wallet at home.
2. I like to eat pizza and hamburgers.
3. The dog ran away, therefore, I was very sad.
4. I'm not sure if I want to go to the party; I'll let you know later.
5. The car is red, however, it is not new.
6. I'm going to the park to play basketball; moreover, I'm going to bring my friend with me.
7. I'm not sure what I want to do for dinner; nevertheless, I'm open to suggestions.
8. The teacher is strict; consequently, she gives us a lot of homework.
9. I'm going to the store to buy some groceries; furthermore, I'm going to pick up a few other things.
10. The house is old; however, it is still in good condition.
**Explanations:**
* In sentence 1, the semicolon is unnecessary because the two independent clauses are not joined by a conjunctive adverb.
* In sentence 2, the comma is unnecessary because the two independent clauses are not joined by a coordinating conjunction.
* In sentence 3, the semicolon is unnecessary because the two independent clauses are not joined by a conjunctive adverb.
* In sentence 4, the semicolon is unnecessary because the two independent clauses are joined by the coordinating conjunction “but.”
* In sentence 5, the semicolon is unnecessary because the two independent clauses are not joined by a conjunctive adverb.
* In sentence 6, the semicolon is unnecessary because the two independent clauses are joined by the coordinating conjunction “and.”
* In sentence 7, the semicolon is unnecessary because the two independent clauses are not joined by a conjunctive adverb.
* In sentence 8, the semicolon is unnecessary because the two independent clauses are joined by the coordinating conjunction “consequently.”
* In sentence 9, the semicolon is unnecessary because the two independent clauses are joined by the coordinating conjunction “furthermore.”
* In sentence 10, the semicolon is unnecessary because the two independent clauses are not joined by a conjunctive adverb.
I hope this quiz helps your students to learn how to use semicolons correctly with conjunctive adverbs.
Instructions: In the following quiz, you will find 10 sentences that contain mistakes involving conjunctive adverbs and semicolons. Read each sentence carefully, identify the mistake, and rewrite the sentence correctly. Pay attention to the proper use of semicolons and conjunctive adverbs.
Quiz:
1. Our team played well; however we lost the game.
2. She was a great goalkeeper; and she could block any shot.
3. The field was wet, therefore; we had to be extra careful.
4. I forgot my cleats at home; so I had to borrow a pair.
5. The coach was proud of us; although we didn't win.
6. We practiced every day; moreover our teamwork improved.
7. The match was postponed; due to heavy rain.
8. Our opponents were strong; but, we were determined.
9. The referee made a bad call; on the other hand, we kept playing our best.
10. The final whistle blew, consequently; we knew the game was over.
Answer Key:
1. Correct: Our team played well; however, we lost the game.
Explanation: A comma is needed after “however” to separate the conjunctive adverb from the independent clause that follows.
2. Correct: She was a great goalkeeper, and she could block any shot.
Explanation: “And” is a coordinating conjunction and should be preceded by a comma, not a semicolon.
3. Correct: The field was wet; therefore, we had to be extra careful.
Explanation: The comma should be placed after the conjunctive adverb “therefore,” not before it.
4. Correct: I forgot my cleats at home, so I had to borrow a pair.
Explanation: “So” is a coordinating conjunction and should be preceded by a comma, not a semicolon.
5. Correct: The coach was proud of us, although we didn't win.
Explanation: “Although” is a subordinating conjunction and should be preceded by a comma, not a semicolon.
6. Correct: We practiced every day; moreover, our teamwork improved.
Explanation: A comma is needed after “moreover” to separate the conjunctive adverb from the independent clause that follows.
7. Correct: The match was postponed due to heavy rain.
Explanation: “Due to” is a prepositional phrase, not a conjunctive adverb. It should not be preceded by a semicolon or comma.
8. Correct: Our opponents were strong, but we were determined.
Explanation: “But” is a coordinating conjunction and should be preceded by a comma, not a semicolon.
9. Correct: The referee made a bad call; on the other hand, we kept playing our best.
Explanation: A comma is needed after “on the other hand” to separate the conjunctive adverb from the independent clause that follows.
10. Correct: The final whistle blew; consequently, we knew the game was over.
Explanation: A comma is needed after “consequently” to separate the conjunctive adverb from the independent clause that follows.
Sure, here are 10 sentences with mistakes in the use of conjunctive adverbs and semicolons.
**Instructions:**
* Identify the mistakes in the use of conjunctive adverbs and semicolons.
* Correct the mistakes and write the corrected sentence on the line provided.
**Sentences:**
1. I went to the store; therefore, I bought some milk.
2. The dog was very friendly; however, it ran away.
3. I'm not sure if I want to go to the party; however, I'll let you know.
4. The car was red; consequently, it was easy to spot.
5. I'm going to the park; moreover, I'm going to play basketball.
6. I'm not sure what I want to do for dinner; nevertheless, I'm open to suggestions.
7. The teacher was very strict; consequently, we had a lot of homework.
8. I'm going to the store to buy some groceries; also, I'm going to the bank.
9. The house was very old; consequently, it was abandoned.
10. I'm not sure if I want to go to the party; however, I'm leaning towards going.
**Answer Key:**
1. I went to the store; therefore, I bought some milk. (Incorrect. The semicolon should be replaced with a comma because the two clauses are not independent.)
Correct: I went to the store, therefore I bought some milk.
2. The dog was very friendly; however, it ran away. (Incorrect. The semicolon should be replaced with a comma because the two clauses are not independent.)
Correct: The dog was very friendly, however it ran away.
3. I'm not sure if I want to go to the party; however, I'll let you know. (Correct. The semicolon is used correctly to join two independent clauses with a conjunctive adverb.)
4. The car was red; consequently, it was easy to spot. (Incorrect. The semicolon should be replaced with a comma because the two clauses are not independent.)
Correct: The car was red, consequently it was easy to spot.
5. I'm going to the park; moreover, I'm going to play basketball. (Incorrect. The semicolon should be replaced with a comma because the two clauses are not independent.)
Correct: I'm going to the park, moreover I'm going to play basketball.
6. I'm not sure what I want to do for dinner; nevertheless, I'm open to suggestions. (Correct. The semicolon is used correctly to join two independent clauses with a conjunctive adverb.)
7. The teacher was very strict; consequently, we had a lot of homework. (Correct. The semicolon is used correctly to join two independent clauses with a conjunctive adverb.)
8. I'm going to the store to buy some groceries; also, I'm going to the bank. (Correct. The semicolon is used correctly to join two independent clauses with a conjunctive adverb.)
9. The house was very old; consequently, it was abandoned. (Incorrect. The semicolon should be replaced with a comma because the two clauses are not independent.)
Correct: The house was very old, consequently it was abandoned.
10. I'm not sure if I want to go to the party; however, I'm leaning towards going. (Correct. The semicolon is used correctly to join two independent clauses with a conjunctive adverb.)
**Explanations:**
* A semicolon is used to join two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning. A conjunctive adverb is a word that joins two independent clauses and indicates the relationship between them. Some common conjunctive adverbs are however, moreover, therefore, nevertheless, consequently, and furthermore.
* When a conjunctive adverb is used to join two independent clauses, a semicolon is placed before the conjunctive adverb. The two independent clauses are separated by a comma after the conjunctive adverb.
* For example:
“`
I went to the store; therefore, I bought some milk.
“`
In this sentence, the two independent clauses are “I went to the store” and “I bought some milk.” The conjunctive adverb is “therefore.” The semicolon is placed before the conjunctive adverb, and the two independent clauses are separated by a comma after the conjunctive adverb.
I hope this quiz helps you to learn how to use semicolons and conjunctive adverbs correctly.
Sure, here is a quiz on conjunctive adverbs and semicolons:
**Instructions:**
* There are 10 sentences with conjunctive adverbs.
* Identify the mistakes in the sentences and correct them.
* Write the corrected sentence on the line provided.
**Sentences:**
1. I went to the store, however, I forgot my wallet.
2. I am tired, therefore, I am going to bed.
3. I am going to the park; however, I am not sure what I am going to do there.
4. I am hungry; therefore, I am going to make myself some food.
5. I am going to the store, and I am going to buy some milk.
6. I am tired, so I am going to bed.
7. I am going to the park, but I am not sure what I am going to do there.
8. I am hungry, so I am going to make myself some food.
9. I am going to the store; and I am going to buy some milk.
10. I am tired, and I am going to bed.
**Answer Key:**
1. I went to the store; however, I forgot my wallet.
2. I am tired; therefore, I am going to bed.
3. I am going to the park, but I am not sure what I am going to do there.
4. I am hungry; therefore, I am going to make myself some food.
5. I am going to the store to buy some milk.
6. I am tired, so I am going to go to bed.
7. I am going to the park, but I am not sure what I am going to do there.
8. I am hungry, so I am going to make myself some food.
9. I am going to the store, and I am going to buy some milk.
10. I am tired, and I am going to go to bed.
**Explanations:**
* In sentence 1, the semicolon is incorrect because it is not separating two independent clauses. The phrase “however, I forgot my wallet” is a dependent clause, which cannot stand alone as a sentence.
* In sentence 2, the semicolon is incorrect because it is not separating two independent clauses. The phrase “therefore, I am going to bed” is a dependent clause, which cannot stand alone as a sentence.
* In sentence 3, the semicolon is correct because it is separating two independent clauses. The phrase “and I am not sure what I am going to do there” is an independent clause, which can stand alone as a sentence.
* In sentence 4, the semicolon is correct because it is separating two independent clauses. The phrase “and I am going to make myself some food” is an independent clause, which can stand alone as a sentence.
* In sentence 5, the comma is incorrect because it is not separating two independent clauses. The phrase “and I am going to buy some milk” is a dependent clause, which cannot stand alone as a sentence.
* In sentence 6, the comma is correct because it is separating a dependent clause from an independent clause. The phrase “so I am going to bed” is a dependent clause, which cannot stand alone as a sentence.
* In sentence 7, the semicolon is correct because it is separating two independent clauses. The phrase “but I am not sure what I am going to do there” is an independent clause, which can stand alone as a sentence.
* In sentence 8, the semicolon is correct because it is separating two independent clauses. The phrase “and I am going to make myself some food” is an independent clause, which can stand alone as a sentence.
* In sentence 9, the semicolon is incorrect because it is not separating two independent clauses. The phrase “and I am going to buy some milk” is a dependent clause, which cannot stand alone as a sentence.
* In sentence 10, the comma is correct because it is separating a dependent clause from an independent clause. The phrase “so I am going to go to bed” is a dependent clause, which cannot stand alone as a sentence.
I hope this quiz helps your students to learn how to use semicolons correctly with conjunctive adverbs.
First, you can see the power of “memory.” ChatGPT remembered the theme I set for the activity, so it chose soccer themed sentences. This is a plus.
Again, Google Bard gave three responses. If I wanted soccer themes, I would have to make it part of my prompt each time I log into Google Bard again.
I'm also noticing that when I copy and paste from Google Bard, it may be in Markdown format. I'll have to test pasting into other items and see how it does.
Prompt 6. CSV Outputs
Most of our tools such as Quizziz and Gimkit allow us to import from spreadsheets. As I blogged yesterday, you can output to CSV format. Check out the blog post where I teach you how to export out of ChatGPT and into Gimkit. So, with the CSV exports from Google Bard, you can also follow similar steps, so we're just going to test the csv export.
I need 10 questions relating to Chapter 1 of Night by Elie Wiesel and need it in the following format. Output the 10 questions and answers into a csv file with the following information: Question, Correct Answer, Incorrect Answer 1, Incorrect Answer 2, Incorrect Answer 3
Sure, here are 10 questions relating to Chapter 1 of Night by Elie Wiesel in the following format:
| Question | Correct Answer | Incorrect Answer 1 | Incorrect Answer 2 | Incorrect Answer 3 |
|—|—|—|—|—|
| What is the name of the town where Elie and his family live at the beginning of the book? | Sighet | Cluj | Oradea | Satu Mare |
| What is Elie's father's name? | Shlomo | Eliezer | Moishe | Aron |
| What is the name of the school that Elie attends? | Yeshiva | Gymnasium | High School | Elementary School |
| What is the name of the Hungarian official who orders the Jews of Sighet to be deported? | Kolodko | Endre Beneš | Adolf Eichmann | Kurt Beneš |
| What is the name of the train that takes Elie and his family to Auschwitz? | Convoy 76 | Convoy 77 | Convoy 78 | Convoy 79 |
| What is the first thing that Elie and his family are forced to do when they arrive at Auschwitz? | They are stripped of their clothes and belongings. | They are given a shower. | They are given a medical examination. | They are given food and water. |
| What is the name of the gas chamber where Elie's mother and sister are killed? | Crematorium 1 | Crematorium 2 | Crematorium 3 | Crematorium 4 |
| What is the name of the camp where Elie and his father are liberated? | Buchenwald | Dachau | Bergen-Belsen | Theresienstadt |
| What is the name of the book that Elie Wiesel writes about his experiences in the Holocaust? | Night | Dawn | Day | Dusk |
So, this was a TABLE not CSV format, so I had to issue another prompt, “Can you output this to csv?” Then, I received CSV output that I could copy and paste into a Notepad.
Sure, here is the csv file:
Question,Correct Answer,Incorrect Answer 1,Incorrect Answer 2,Incorrect Answer 3
What is the name of the town where Elie and his family live at the beginning of the book?,Sighet,Cluj,Oradea,Satu Mare
What is Elie's father's name?,Shlomo,Eliezer,Moishe,Aron
What is the name of the school that Elie attends?,Yeshiva,Gymnasium,High School,Elementary School
What is the name of the Hungarian official who orders the Jews of Sighet to be deported?,Endre Beneš,Kolodko,Adolf Eichmann,Kurt Beneš
What is the name of the train that takes Elie and his family to Auschwitz?,Convoy 76,Convoy 77,Convoy 78,Convoy 79
What is the first thing that Elie and his family are forced to do when they arrive at Auschwitz?,They are stripped of their clothes and belongings.,They are given a shower.,They are given a medical examination.,They are given food and water.
What is the name of the gas chamber where Elie's mother and sister are killed?,Crematorium 1,Crematorium 2,Crematorium 3,Crematorium 4
What is the name of the camp where Elie and his father are liberated?,Buchenwald,Dachau,Bergen-Belsen,Theresienstadt
What is the name of the book that Elie Wiesel writes about his experiences in the Holocaust?,Night,Dawn,Day,Dusk
I am an AI language model and cannot directly create a CSV file. However, I can provide the questions and answers in a CSV-like format, which you can then copy and paste into a spreadsheet or a text editor to create a CSV file. Here are the 10 questions and answers in the requested format:
Question,Correct Answer,Incorrect Answer 1,Incorrect Answer 2,Incorrect Answer 3 “What is the name of the protagonist?”,Elie Wiesel,Moishe the Beadle,Shlomo Wiesel,Stein “Which town is Elie Wiesel from?”,Sighet,Transylvania,Budapest,Bucharest “Who is Moishe the Beadle?”,A poor Jewish mystic,Elie's father,Elie's brother,A Nazi officer “How does Elie describe his religious faith at the beginning of the book?”,Deeply religious,Not religious,Agnostic,Atheist “What happens to Moishe the Beadle?”,He is expelled and returns to warn the Jews,He is killed in a concentration camp,He becomes a Nazi officer,He escapes to America “Who does not believe Moishe's warnings?”,The people of Sighet,Elie Wiesel,Elie's father,Elie's mother “What is the name of Elie's father?”,Shlomo Wiesel,Moishe the Beadle,Stein,Eliezer “What is Elie's father's occupation?”,Shop owner,Farmer,Teacher,Rabbi “What religious tradition does Elie practice?”,Hasidic Judaism,Orthodox Judaism,Reform Judaism,Conservative Judaism “What significant event happens on the seventh day of Passover?”,The arrival of German soldiers,Moishe the Beadle's return,Elie's family is deported,Elie's bar mitzvah
You can copy and paste this text into a spreadsheet application or a text editor and save it as a CSV file.
So, I made the mistake of asking for a CSV file – I should have asked for CSV format. However, that said, Google Bard had to be reprompted for CSV format because it gave me a table.
It issued three copies that I could copy and paste but they are different questions just in the same format.
CSV output is a useful tool, for sure. As always, you have to edit.
In Conclusion
These tools are evolving so rapidly and can be different tomorrow. However, I think side by side comparisons of tools can help students and teachers experiment and draw their own conclusions.
AI will be built into everything we use. If the predictions are to believed because of AI combining with the technologies around us, we can expect 100 years' worth of change in the next ten years! That is astounding.
Many alarmist half-truth news articles are spreading about them. Additionally, TikTok videos are going viral using this tool which is increasing the interest of our students.
I hope this ongoing 80 days of AI and HI will help us learn together. As always, chat me on Twitter or contact me on this website. I'll be sharing summaries in my newsletter, so you might want to subscribe to that.
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