Is this an independent or dependent clause? While at my friend's house
Dependent clause
What can symbolism be used for?
Refers to an action, object or name to represent an idea
What's a noun?
Identifies a person, place, or thing
Why are commas used?
To seperate independent clauses when they are joined by conjuctions. Commas can also be used to separate ideas.
Why is punctuation used?
Helps the reader get a better understanding, catch a breath, or understand special undertone
Does a clause have to contain a subject and a verb?
Yes
What does the color “red” generally indicate in symbolism?
Violent, dark, gruesome.
What's a verb?
Describes an action.
Can a comma act as a period?
No
Describe a run on sentance?
A sentence with no pauses or stops, to give the reader a break.
Define an independent clause.
A sentence. Can stand alone.
What is irony?
Irony is when you say something but mean the opposite.
Name 10 verbs?
10 action words
Which comma isn’t necessary?
Bring your clothes, shoes, hat, and phone.
Hat
Name 7 types of punctuation
, . / ‘ ; : “ ? !
List 3 types of clauses
Independent, subordinating, noun, or adjective
How can colors in a movie or book add to the general mood of the scene?
differs
How can you use pronouns in more than one way?
differs
Describe how to avoid comma splices.
use different punctuation
Can you use commas with only dependent clauses?
no, join them together (given they correspond to each other) without a comma.
What type of phrase does this sentence include?
I want to talk to you about buying those magic beans.
Gerund
Create a sentence using a type of symbolism.
answers differ
Name 8 parts of speech and explain 4 of their uses.
Noun, verb, adjective, interjection, conjunction, adverb, preposition, pronoun
Rephrase this sentence correctly using commas.
The couples who attended the Valentine's Day dance included Brett and Cheryl Matt and Robin and Lucas and Emily.
The couples who attended the Valentine's Day dance included Brett and Cheryl, Matt and Robin, and Lucas and Emily.
Rephrase this sentence using a semicolon.
My dog is sick. She won't eat, run around, or jump, nor will she go for a walk with me.
My dog is sick. She won't eat, run around, or jump; nor will she go for a walk with me.