Parts of Speech, Periods and Commas
Every sentence must have a?
Verb
Use a comma to set off expressions that? Example: Marci, please close the door.
interrupt
An exclamation point or mark(!) This mark is used to? Example: Don’t go in the road!
show strong emotion.
Singular noun—add an apostrophe and an?
“s”-- The boy’s jacket is missing. (one boy)
Use a hyphen to divide a word at the? end of a line.
end of a line.
A statement is followed by a?
Period
What are parenthetical expressions? Example: Sarah's essay, in fact, is inspiring.
a word is one that is used to extend the meaning of a word or phrase but is not one of the main parts of the sentence.
Colon (:) A colon is used to call the reader’s attention to? Example: We could take only these articles during the exam: pencils, compasses, and rulers.
call the reader’s attention to what comes next
Plural noun—use just an apostrophe where ? The boys’ rooms are down the hall. (more than one boy)
After the last letter - The boys’ rooms are down the hall. (more than one boy)
Words containing double consonants should be divided between?
the double consonants.(cor-rect, begin-ing)
Use a comma after introductory elements when they begin a sentence such as?
well, yes, wow, good grief, or no
Use commas to separate words in a series. How many words are needed in order to use commas?
Three or more
Semicolon (;) This mark warns the reader to? Example: Everyone in my family excels in baseball; I seem to be the exception.
pause a little longer than for a comma, but not as long as a period.
Use an apostrophe when creating a contraction. Give examples
I can’t go with you. (can not) don't (do + not), and I've (I + have) I’d love a coffee. They’ve, He’s I’ll, She’s, You’re, She’ll, There’s Who’s
Words with a prefix or suffix should usually be divided between? Example: (pro-mote, peace-ful, tell-ing, depend-able)
the prefix and root or the root and suffix.
Use a comma after an introductory adverb? Example: After we claim our first victory, we plan to celebrate at the Pizza Hut.
clause.
Question mark (?) Use a question mark when?
asking a question that needs an answer.
Use a semicolon between independent clauses joined by words like?
for example, for instance, otherwise, therefore, however.
A dash is used to indicate an? Example: The party – I’m sorry I forgot to tell you – was changed to next week.
abrupt break in thought.
Divide a word that is already hyphenated only at the? Examples: (self-defense, happy-go-lucky
hyphen
Name the nine parts of speech.
Noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, determiner, and interjection
Use commas and coordinating conjunctions with a compound sentence. Name the coordinating conjunctions. What are they called?
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Fanboys
Use a Semicolon between independent clauses--IF they are not joined by a?
FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
Use a dash to mean? namely, that is, in other words, before an explanation. Example: The weather was unseasonably warm – eighty-degree temperatures – which was a welcome change.
namely, that is, in other words, before an explanation.
Use parentheses to enclose matter that is added to a sentence but is not? considered of major importance.
The pyramids loomed before me (I had only seen pictures of them until now) and rose majestically against the purple sky.
considered of major importance.