$5 Words
Define syllabus
What is an outline of what will be covered in an academic course?
What grammar error is this: What, are we doing in class today?
What is misplaced punctuation (misplaced comma)?
Give an example of a sentence fragment
Example
Would you use the word "sup" in a formal essay for Dr. Rod?
NO
When can sentence fragments be used?
Informal speaking or dialogue
Define pragmatic
What is being concerned with practical matters?
What grammar error is this: Why are we.
What is a sentence fragment?
What is a run-on sentence?
Two independent sentences with no punctuation to separate them.
Are slang terms acceptable in an academic essay?
NO
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Define dysphoric
What is a generalized feeling of distress?
What grammar error is this: Where are you going, I am going to the store?
What is a comma splice?
Give an example of a run-on sentence
I can not do a run on sentance, and don't ask me to, and don't ask anyone else to, and ...
Is an essay formal or informal?
Formal
"This sentence is false" is an example of what?
Paradox
Define incessant
What is unceasing; unending?
What grammar error is this: I am never gonna give you up I am never gonna let you down I am never gonna run around and desert you?
What is a run-on sentence?
What does F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. stand for?
What is for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so?
Formal or Informal: "Where we droppin' bois?"
What picture was used on the "Sentence Fragments" slide?
What is broken glass?
Daily Double: What does diamantiferous mean?
What is yielding diamonds?
Jimmy needs to include transitions between his paragraphs. As mentioned in the presentation, what are some words Jimmy can use? (Min: 2)
What are Firstly, Secondly, Lastly, and Also?
Give an example of a comma splice?
If you can figure out how to do a comma splice verbally, you deserve these points
Is the word "isn't" formal or informal
Informal
What language did William Shakespeare speak?
Early modern English