Which One Is Right? (Capitalization)
Fragment or Complete Sentence?
To Capitalize or Not to Capitalize?
Run-on, Comma Splice, or Correct?
Right or Wrong?
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Which sentence is correctly capitalized? A. In some parts of indiana, it is an hour later than it is here in Champaign. B. In some parts of indiana, it is an hour later than it is here in champaign. C. In some parts of Indiana, it is an hour later than it is here in Champaign.
The answer is C. Indiana and Champaign are the names of specific places, so they must both be capitalized.
100
Fragment or complete sentence? Edward's best friend
Fragment A complete sentence has a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought. This phrase has only a subject.
100
Should the following be capitalized? Names of specific rivers
yes
100
Macbeth is the main character in a famous play he is an example of an antihero.
Run-on There are two independent clauses with no punctuation between them.
100
I found something strange under the bed; it looks like a petrified dinosaur bone.
correct
200
A. My Doctor practices medicine at Carle clinic. B. My doctor practices medicine at carle clinic. C. My Doctor practices Medicine at Carle Clinic. D. My doctor practices medicine at Carle Clinic.
The correct answer is D.
200
Fragment of Complete Sentence? Are the windows closed.
complete sentence A complete sentence has a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought. The subject is "windows." The verb is "are."
200
Days of the week and months of the year
Yes
200
Lady Macbeth is an evil woman, she encourages her husband to commit a murder.
Comma splice. A comma is not strong enough to separate independent clauses.
200
My Cat follows the sun around the house, but my Dog does not.
wrong Should be "My cat follows the sun around the house, but my dog does not."
300
A. My sister likes to vacation at the beach while I like the mountains more. B. My Sister likes to vacation at the Beach while I like the Mountains more. C. My sister likes to vacation at the beach while i like the mountains more. D. My sister likes to Vacation at the beach while I like the mountains more.
The correct answer is A.
300
Fragment or complete sentence? Fragment or complete sentence? (No, it isn't a mistake that I typed the same thing twice.)
Fragment Even though you know what I mean, the words do not express a complete thought.
300
I was surprised to discover that my pastor lives in my neighborhood. Since you know the pastor's name, the word "pastor" be capitalized?
No Capitalize titles only if they are attached to the person's name. Example: I was surprised to discover that Pastor Granger lives in my neighborhood.
300
At the beginning of the play, Macbeth is an admirable person; at the end, he has committed multiple ruthless murders.
Correct The two independent clauses are correctly separated from each other with a semicolon. Each independent clause is preceded by a phrase that is correctly separated from it by a comma.
300
Do you like science fiction novels, I do but my sister doesn't.
Wrong Should be "Do you like science fiction novels? I do, but my sister doesn't."
400
A. Ms. Mayer hurries home every day after school so she can watch jeopardy. B. Ms. Mayer hurries home every day after school so she can watch Jeopardy. C. Ms. Mayer hurries home every day after School so she can watch Jeopardy.
The correct answer is B.
400
Fragment or complete sentence? I think an ogre lives under the bed in the spare room.
Complete sentence This sentence has a subject (I), and a verb (think). They are followed by two phrases ("an ogre lives" and "under the bed"). Together, they express a complete thought.
400
Should school subjects be capitalized?
No. Capitalize school subjects only if they are part of the name of a specific class. Example: Math III, Introduction to Computer Science
400
The play is one of Shakespeare's best, but it is his shortest tragedy.
Correct The two independent clauses are correctly separated by a comma and a short conjunction.
400
People say you will never forget how to ride a bicycle once you learn, but I'm not so sure.
right
500
A. I found "The Tale of Custard the Dragon" in a book of poems by Ogden Nash in the Centennial High School Library. B. I found "The Tale Of Custard The Dragon" in a book of poems by Ogden Nash in the Centennial High School Library. C. I found "The Tale of Custard the Dragon" in a book of poems by Ogden Nash in the Centennial High School library. D. I found "The Tale of Custard the Dragon" in a book of Poems by Ogden Nash in the Centennial High School Library.
The correct answer is A.
500
Is the following sentence correctly capitalized? Did you know my Mom is going out of town?
No. Capitalized titles of relatives only if the person's name can be substituted without rewording the sentence. Right: Did you know my mom is going out of town? Right: Did you know that Mom is going out of town?
500
I love creepy characters so I really like this play.
Run-on sentence The short conjunction (so) in the sentence is not strong enough by itself to separate the two independent clauses. When joining independent clauses using a short conjunction, pair the conjunction with a comma to make them both stronger. Example: I love creepy character, so I really like this play,
500
Buffy is my favorite TV character, who is yours?
Incorrect Should be "Buffy is my favorite TV character. Who is yours?
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