Grammar
What is the subject of the following: The exchange students said goodbye to me.
The exchange students
Can a comma link two independent clauses?
No!
What is an annotation?
A note of explanation or commentary written in the margins of a text.
What is narration?
The act of recounting a story or series of events.
What is Professor Batty's first name?
Elaine
What is the verb in the following: The exchange students said goodbye to me.
Said
We need to use a comma after _____________ words or phrases that begin a sentence.
Transition words/phrases
What should an MLA formatted assignment heading include?
Your name, professor's name, class title, and date
What is illustration in writing?
To show or demonstrate something clearly.
Name 3 professors at CCC.
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What is the adverb in the following?
My friend and I ran quickly to catch the bus.
Are the commas placed correctly in the following: My teacher, Ms. Jones is the best.
No! We need commas on both sides of interrupting phrases.
What is an essay outline?
A bulleted list detailing info on each paragraph.
What are ethos, pathos, and logos? Give an example of each.
Ethos:ethical appeals
Pathos:emotional appeals
Logos:logical appeals
Yes! We have one last class on Tuesday and an optional class on Thursday.
Is the following sentence a fragment, run-on, or complete sentence: I love to write poems, I would write one everyday if I had the time.
Run-on: More than a comma is needed to link independent clauses!
Where should a semicolon be placed in the following: I want to go to Alaska Kaylee wants to go to Hawaii.
What should an MLA in-text citation look like?
Author's last name & page # in parenthesis (Gladwell 10)
What is an independent clause?
A sentence that can stand alone. (Has a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought.)
Where did Professor Batty grow up?
Maryland
What is the prepositional phrase in the following?
My dog is laying underneath the table.
What is this punctuation mark called? ...
Ellipses
What should a full MLA citation for David and Goliath look like?
Author's name, Title, Publisher, Publication Year.
What are transition words?
Connecting words that emphasize relationships between sentences/paragraphs.
Name every person in this room!
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