Definitions
What is another name for "independent clause"?
a sentence OR a complete sentence
Is this sentence written correctly? If not, fix any mistakes:
The society created by the boys has changed Roger's mind to make him forget about his parents' teachings and become savage and barbarous.
correct
Should a comma or semicolon be added? (Where would you add it?)
Call me tomorrow I will give you my answer then.
semicolon after "tomorrow"
What is the possessive plural form of "boy"?
boys'
Which choice is correct?
I do not want to (lose/loose) this game.
lose
What is the definition of a "comma splice"?
Two complete sentences joined only by a comma.
Is this sentence punctuated correctly? Why or why not?
The conch, however, was used as a symbol of power and control.
Correct
Should you add a semicolon or colon? (Where would you add it?)
The recipe calls for the following items butter, sugar, and flour.
colon after "items"
items:
What is the possessive plural form of "child"?
children's
Those people need to wash [there / they're / their] filthy truck.
their
What are the seven FANBOY words and what mark of punctuation comes before them in a sentence?
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
A comma comes before them.
Is this sentence punctuated correctly?
I spend most of my free time reading which is funny, because in high school I really didn't like to read.
.......reading, which.......
Add two pieces of punctuation:
I had a cold last week nevertheless I managed to get my food shopping done.
.......week; nevertheless,......
What is the possessive singular form of "Charles"?
Charles's
Is there a mistake in this sentence? If yes, explain how to fix it.
Jack is really mean to Piggy and downright bully's him.
bullies
What is a run-on sentence?
Two sentences that are joined together but lack punctuation between them.
Is this sentence punctuated correctly? If not, fix the mistake.
The boys positively respond to Ralph showing that they support him and his idea.
Is this sentence punctuated correctly? Why or why not?
The first thing I do on Saturday is to make a big breakfast, as a result I do not eat much for lunch.
No; the comma after "breakfast" creates a comma splice.
Is an apostrophe needed in this sentence? Why or why not?
The kid's in the school were overjoyed that winter vacation was beginning the next day.
An apostrophe is not needed, because the correct form is the plural "kids" -- the possessive form is not needed.
[Who's / Whose / Who has] seen my black ink pen?
Who has
What are three possible ways to fix a sentence fragment? [Hint: Think of the AC-DC method.]
Add words
Connect the fragment to the sentence before or after it
Drop words
Identify the two mistakes in this sentence.
In our world, many people endure bullying; weather it is verbal or physical.
.......bullying, whether......
Is this sentence missing punctuation? Why or why not?
Marty Walsh, the mayor of Boston participated in the city's Christmas parade on Saturday.
a comma is needed after "Boston" because descriptive phrases need commas at the beginning and the end
Is an apostrophe needed in this sentence? Why or why not?
The table had one of it's legs cut off.
It is not needed, because the sentence requires the gender neutral possessive pronoun.
Is there a mistake in this sentence? If so, how would you fix it?
Most people do not posses enough wisdom to see their flaws and foibles.
possess