Commas
Put the comma in the correct spot:
My parents wanted to be closer to family so they moved.
My parents wanted to be closer to family, so they moved.
Comma in a compound sentence!
Describe when to use a colon in writing.
To indicate a list or elaborate on something previously stated.
What is a claim?
A claim is an arguable opinion.
What is the definition of a theme?
What is the object by the TV above the door called?
A crucifix.
Put the comma in the correct spot:
After the war ended I went back to New York.
After the war ended, I went back to New York.
Comma after a dependent clause.
Did you catch the reference to Hamilton? :)
Describe when to use a semicolon.
To connect two related independent clauses.
What is a counterargument?
Someone else's claim. An argument that goes against your own.
What is slant rhyme?
When two or more words almost rhyme. Either the consonants are the same, or the vowels are the same.
Describe the Resurrection.
Answers will vary, but must relate to Jesus rising from the dead to fulfill the Old Testament in salvation for our sins.
If necessary, correct the sentence.
English is fun today, we get to play Jeopardy.
Answers may vary:
English is fun today; we get to play Jeopardy.
English is fun today: we get to play Jeopardy.
English is fun today. We get to play Jeopardy.
English is fun today because we get to play Jeopardy.
Correct the sentence.
Baby Annie likes to: sleep, eat, and babble.
Answers will vary.
List two ways you can tell a source is reliable.
Recent publication, expert author, strong editing, correct information, etc.
What does it mean to paraphrase?
To put something in your own words on a literal level.
Where are the 2028 summer Olympics?
Los Angeles (and OKC)!
If necessary, correct the sentence.
Annaliese likes to sing and dance.
No change. A comma is only needed with coordinating conjunctions if there are two independent clauses.
Write a sentence using a colon.
Answers will vary, but must include an independent clause before the colon.
Using the last name of one of your group members, write an example of a parenthetical citation. Use all correct punctuation.
(Strah 25).
The period at the end is required!
What is a metaphor?
A comparison without using "like" or "as."
Who is Ms. Strah's favorite cartoon character?
Winnie the Pooh
Where does the comma go in a complex sentence?
After the dependent clause.
Write a sentence using a semicolon.
Answers will vary. Two related independent clauses are required.
When you cite your sources, if an author's name is not available on the document, what should you do?
Cite the title of the article.
Give an example of anaphora.
Answers will vary, but answers must have repetition at the beginning of phrases.
Describe the difference between "every day" and "everyday."
"Every day" is an adverb meaning "each day" or "every single day." Example: I wake up at 6 every day."
"Everyday" means "ordinarily." Example: "I have an everyday routine."