commas
Where is the comma misplaced in the sentence and where should it be? We bought, apples, tomatoes and pickles.
The comma is not supposed to be after bought, and it should be after tomatoes.
Is this a run-on? I enjoy feeding my baby sister she ate mash potatoes yesterday.
Yes this is a run-on
What punctuation mark is used before a list for explanation?
A colon
If you have to closely related complete sentences what puncuation mark can you use?
A semicolon.
True or False? Verbs are a person place or thing.
False, that is the definition of a noun. A verb is a word that shows an action, occurrence, or state of being.
We do not use commas when listing things.
False
You can use a semicolon to correct ALL run-on sentences.
False, you can use a semicolon to correct many run-on sentences but not all.
Which one of these sentecnes are correct?
A: I need three things: milks,eggs, and bread.
B: I need three things, milk, eggs, and bread.
A
Fix this sentence using a semicolon.
I was tired I still finished my homework.
I was tired; I still finished my homework.
All verbs end in -ing
A lot of verbs end in -ing but ALL verbs do not.
True or false? We use commas to separate two independent clauses when the second clauses when the second clause explains, illustrates, or expands on the first sentence.
False, this is what colons and dashes are used for
Which sentence below is a run-on sentence?
1: Although I was tired, I finished my homeowrk before going to bed.
2: I finished my homework I watched TV for an hour I went to sleep.
3: After finishing my homework, I went to sleep.
2
Add the colon where it is supposed to go.
She brought everything she needed for school pencils, paper, and a notebook.
She brought everything she needed for school: pencils, paper, and a notebook.
The colon goes after school.
True or False: A semicolon can seperate items in a list if they already have a commas.
True.
This is true, it is grammatically incorrect to make a full sentence without a verb. A standard sentence requires both a subject and a predicate which contains a verb.
Where do the commas go? On December 19 2024 I went to the musuem.
On December 19, 2024 I went to the musuem.
Fix this run-on in 2 different ways.
She wanted to go sopping she didn't have enough money.
1: She wanted to go shopping, but she didn't have enough money.
2: She wanted to go shopping; she didn't have enough money.
What usually comes before a colon?
A complete sentence.
Does a semicolon join two complete sentences that are not related or two independent clauses?
Two independent clauses.
Identify the verb in this sentence: My dog ran into a glass door.
The verb is "ran," because it shows an action.
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
How can I fix this run-on sentence? Yesterday we hiked Mount Everest it was difficult but we got the job done we brought bandages blankets and ropes.
Yesterday we hiked Mount Everest. It was difficult, but we got the job done. We brought bandages, blankets, and ropes.
Which sentence uses the colon in the right spot?
A: My teacher: gave us one important reminder always proofread your work.
B: My teacher gave us one important reminder: always proofread.
A
Why does a semicolon work in this sentence?
Maria loves basketball; her brother prefers football.
A semicolon works because both sides of the sentence are a complete sentences and they are related.
Use context clues to identify which verb would fit best in the sentence: My dad ___ me a hat.
a. gave
b. sat
c. ate
The correct answer is a.