Count & Non-count nouns
A common count noun example
what is a dog
A noun modifier should directly ________ the noun it modifies
What is Precede
Hanging and Floating are other terms for this
What are Dangling Modifiers
Transform to Passive voice "the book was read by Jess"
This is used to separate independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions
What is the Comma
A comma is used for this purpose
What is to separate words or phrases in a sentence
Use a _____ to introduce an item or a series of items
What is a Colon
words ending in -self or -selves that are used when the subject and the object of a sentence are the same
what are reflexive pronouns
Infinitives are a special form of _____ that can be used as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
what are verbs
In a __________ an apostrophe represents missing letters.
what is a contraction
Plural form of Goose
What are Geese
These are nouns that refer to the substance of which something is made
What is Material Noun
this qualifies or describes another part of a sentence
What is a modifier
Use this voice for direct and engaging sentences
What is Active voice
there must be a complete thought either before or after this punctuation
What is a Colon
These "scene setting" words vary, and commas help to make it clear where the main clause starts
What is Adverbial Clauses or Adverbial Phrases
You should never use ________ and Colons interchangeably
What is Semi-colons
reflexive pronouns that are used to emphasize the subject or antecedent in a sentence
what are intensive pronouns
add this word __ before the base form of a verb
what is "to"
provide the correct term with apostrophe for: "You cannot"
what is "you can't"
Non-count noun used to sweeten food
what is sugar
nouns that refer to specific names of people, places, organizations, such as "Microsoft product"
What are proper nouns
improperly positioned in relation to the word, phrase or clause it is supposed to describe.
What is a misplaced modifier
Typically follows the structure Subject + Verb + Object
What is active voice
To enclose incidental, explanatory or relating to comments that are unessential to the main thought of the sentence
What are Parenthesis
Use a comma to displace ______ in a noun phrase
What is dependents
Avoid using a colon before a list if it directly follows a verb or ______ that would ordinarily need no punctuation in that sentence.
what is preposition
These provide context, make your sentences’ meanings clearer, and shape how we perceive people and things
what are pronouns
There are ____ types of infinitives
what is two
unlike regular nouns, _______ do not use apostrophes to form possessives.
Non-count noun for the natural light coming from the sky at night
what is Moonlight
These are nouns that refer to a group of people, animals, or things.
What are collective nouns
find the Dangling Modifier in: "After reviewing the documents thoroughly, the conclusion was reached that the project needed more resources."
What is "After reviewing the documents thoroughly"
this voice is more often used to make sentences complex and longer
What is passive voice
To indicate any editorial omissions in quoted material
What are Ellipses
This cannot be displaced as a dependent
What is an Adjectival
a semi colon is used to connect closely two related __________ in a single sentence when discussing the same topic or contrasting two similar ideas
What are independent clauses
_______ is used for the subject of a clause or sentence
What is "who"
also known as to-infinitives, are the most common infinitives in writing.
what is Full infinitives
When one thing belongs to two or more people jointly,
what is joint possession
Count noun for place you go for education.
What is a School
Use ______ where possible to avoid confusion when using modifying nouns
what is prepositions
Revise the Clause: "Hungry after two hours of hiking, my packed sandwich was quickly devoured upon reaching the peak."
What is "Hungry after two hours of hiking, I quickly devoured my packed sandwich upon reaching the peak."
Structure is usually Object+Verb+Subject
What is passive voice
To indicate an abrupt shift or a break in thought
what are hyphens
This type of verb requires a direct object to complete its meaning, and when listing multiple objects, commas are used to separate them.
What is a Transitive Verb
And, but, or - These are __________ that can also link two independent clauses
what are Coordinating Conjunctions
_________ is used for the object of a verb or preposition
what is "whom"
an infinitive phrase used as an adverb does not need an active verb, unlike an __________
it is called ________ when you use an unnecessary apostrophe to form the plural of a noun
what is the grocer's apostrophe