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I know SM said this wasn't possible, but I've been thinking about logistics and have an idea. The "math" bots have a finite number of options formed with random combinations, but there are really only a handful of actual problems: 1. I had X, Y appeared, how many are there now? 2. I had X, Y disappeared, how many are there now? 3. I had X, Y appeared, how many appeared? 4. I had X, Y disappeared, how many disappeared? 5. X - Y = 6. X + Y = The options for X and Y are very limited. As far as I can tell, they range from roughly 1-20. But making X and Y random within that range, plus the puzzle itself random between options 1-6, you have a huge number of options that can appear. Let's say you apply the same format to your grammar bots. Instead of numbers, you have words, where X is a random selection from an array of subjects, Y from an array of verbs, etc. Your bots could take one of an array of formats, for example: 1. Comma usage: which of the following is correct? - X Y A, and X Z B. (where X=nouns, Y and Z = verbs, A and B=direct objects) - X Y A and X Z B - X Y A and Z B. - Both 1 and 2. - Both 1 and 3. Which might look like this when supplied with values for A, B, X, Y, Z: - Bob meets Sally, and Bob plays games. - Bob meets Sally and Bob plays games. - Bob meets Sally and plays games. - Both 1 and 2. - Both 1 and 3. Let me know if you're interested in brainstorming possibilities. Thanks! Michelle |