Grammar pt. 1
List the FANBOYS and EXPLAIN what they do.
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
They should be used with a comma to connect to independent clauses.
When there are more than 2 things, you need a comma to separate them.
Reading Section: For passages 2, 3, and 4, what 3 things should you read before you start answering questions?
The intro, first paragraph, and last paragraph.
My father was an avid gardener, he still is:
and every Saturday morning he would go to work.
a. NO CHANGE
b. gardener - he still is -
c. gardener, he still is -
d. gardener and he still is
b. gardener - he still is -
How old is Mr. Carter?
26
What comma rule is used in the following sentence?
The students have worked hard. Therefore, they will do great on the ACT.
Transition Word Comma
What comma rule is used in the following sentence?
Studying for 12 hours, the students were exhausted.
Participial Phrase Comma
Reading Section: What should you do if the question gives you a specific line number or paragraph number?
Go to that line number or paragraph!
Last spring, I had been fortunate to be chosen to participate in my exchange study program.
a. NO CHANGE
b. will be
c. was
d. have been
c. was
What words can NEVER grammatically come after the words "could", "should", or "would" ?
You can never have "could of", "should of", or "would of". You must use the word "have" instead of "of".
A semicolon connects two independent clauses.
My students have worked hard on the ACT; they will do great tomorrow!
What is the purpose of a colon? What must ALWAYS come before a colon? AND create a sentence that correctly uses a colon.
A colon introduces extra information about the Independent Clause that must ALWAYS come before the colon.
I want you to remember one thing: always remember an independent clause comes before a colon.
English Section: True or False-- The wordiest, longest answer is usually the most correct.
False: Always pick the shortest most concise answer.
There had been a death in my host parents extended family.
a. NO CHANGE
b. host parent's
c. host parents'
d. host's parents
c. host parents'
What is the name of the husband and wife that killed the children and buried them in the backyard? AND what is Mr. Carter's connection to this case?
Chad and Lori Daybell.
Mr. Carter lived in Rexburg AND he dated Chad's daughter-in-law.
What is the SUBEJCT and VERB in the following sentence?
The start of the new wave movement, which got its name from the French film movement "La Nouvelle Vague," is often attributed to the release of the band Blondie's eponymous album.
Subject: "start"
Verb: "is"
What 2 comma rules are used in the following sentence?
The student, who went to class everyday, did well on the ACT, a test that all Juniors take.
Extra commas (extra information), and End of Sentence Comma
Reading Section: What should you do if the question is a "Key Word" type question?
Find the Key Words within the passage. You should always be able to find the answer within the passage.
Not only do these programs cause a depletion of system resources, but they waste time and test the nerves of even the most patient user.
a. NO CHANGE
b. initiate depletion of system resources,
c. lead to depleting system resources,
d. deplete system resources
d. deplete system resources,
What was Mr. Carter's major in college?
What was Mr. Carter's minor in college?
Major: English Education
Minor: Theater Education
List ALL 9 punctuation rules that I have taught you.
Semicolon, Participial, Extra commas/dashes/parenthesis, Transition, Introductory, Colon, List, and End of Sentence.
What are the 5 Punctuation Rules used in the following sentence? You must list them in the correct order.
After studying, the student fell asleep. Getting 12 hours of sleep, the student felt refreshed, and they had a great breakfast. Then, the student remembered what they have been dreading: the ACT was today!
Introductory, Participial, FANBOYS, Transition, Colon.
English Section: When in doubt, ______ ___ ______ ___.
When in doubt, throw the commas out. Always pick the least complicated answer.
Go online never without a firewall and active virus and spyware protection.
The best placement for the word "never" would be:
a. where it is now
b. after the word Go
c. after the word firewall.
d. at the beginning of the sentence.
d. at the beginning of the sentence.
"Never go online without a firewall and active virus and spyware protection."
Which of the following is NOT a word and CAN NEVER be used?
a. it's
b. its'
c. its
b. its'