words that substitute or take the place of a noun; example: he, she, it
What is a pronoun
100
The parent clause; it can stand alone as a complete sentence
What is an independent clause
100
Joining two independent clauses with just a comma; a serious sentence error
What is a comma splice
100
Is the following sentence simple, compound, or complex?
Adele performed dozens of songs.
simple
100
Is the following example a comma splice, run-on, fragment, or correct?
At the family reunion my uncles played horseshoes my cousins swam in the new pool.
Run-on
200
teacher, swimmer, he, she
What is third person
200
independent + independent
What is a compound sentence
200
Two or more sentences joined without punctuation
What is a run-on sentence
200
Is the following sentence simple, compound, or complex?
I love enchiladas; they are my favorite kind of Mexican food.
compound
200
Is the following example a comma splice, run-on, fragment, or correct?
While Scott and Samantha were on their vacation in Montana.
fragment
300
Switching person within the sentence; starting the sentence in first person and shifting to second
What is a shift in person
300
The child clause; it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence
What is a dependent clause
300
punctuation mark that is used to join two similar independent clauses
What is a semicolon
300
Is the following sentence simple, compound, or complex?
The opera performances at movie theaters cost much less than those in opera houses, so students may now find opera more accessible.
compound
300
Is the following example a comma splice, run-on, fragment, or correct?
Carter wears a wristwatch, it had belonged to his grandfather.
comma splice
400
this, that, these, those
What is a list of demonstrative pronouns
400
dependent + independent
What is a complex sentence
400
A phrase that is missing a subject, verb, or complete thought but is passing as a complete sentence
What is a sentence fragment
400
Is the following sentence simple, compound, or complex?
Ali is a fan of Lady Gaga and Britney Spears.
simple
400
Is the following example a comma splice, run-on, fragment, or correct?
Lines on the globe running east and west, parallel to the equator, are called latitude lines.
correct
500
The word to which the pronoun refers back to in the sentence
What is an antecedent
500
comma plus coordinating conjunction or semicolon
What is acceptable ways to punctuate a compound sentence
500
punctuation mark that is used to indicate the title of a short story, song, or poem
What is quotation marks
500
Is the following sentence simple, compound, or complex?
If you speak a foreign language, you have an advantage when applying for many jobs.
complex
500
Is the following example a comma splice, run-on, fragment, or correct?
Candy is bad for your teeth, therefore, you must brush your teeth after eating candy.