Parts of Speech
This part of speech replaces a noun.
What is a pronoun?
When you're writing a sentence that includes a list, you can use a colon to mean ________________.
Note what follows.
A semicolon can separate two ___________ clauses.
independent
This type of conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are of equal importance.
What is a coordinating conjunction?
If one subject is singular and the other is plural, what do you do?
Use the subject that is closest to the verb.
A verb shows action or ______________.
What is a state of being?
You cannot use a colon to set off a list if it directly follows what?
A verb.
A semicolon can take the place of a comma and a ___________.
coordinating conjunction
What are the FANBOYS?
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Are the following indefinite pronouns singular or plural?: "each," "each one," "either," "neither," "everyone," "everybody," "anyone," "anyone," "nobody," "somebody," "someone," and "no one"
They are all singular and need a singular verb.
This part of speech shows the relationship between a noun and another word.
What is a preposition?
When writing a business letter, you can use a colon to punctuate what?
A salutation or greeting.
When you connect ideas with a semicolon, you might also add a transition. What is an example of a transitional word that you can use?
in addition, however, next, for example, as a result
This conjunction connects a dependent and independent clause.
What is a subordinating conjunction?
Are the following indefinite pronouns singular or plural?: "both", "few", "fewer" , "many", "others" , and "several"
They are all plural and require a plural verb.
In this part of speech, a word or phrase is used to express emotion.
What is an interjection?
Sometimes, a colon is used to separate the title and ______________ of a work.
Subtitle.
When CAN'T you use a semicolon to combine two sentences?
When they are not related.
This type of conjunction comes in pairs and connects similar elements within a sentence.
What is a correlative conjunction?
Are the following nouns singular or plural?: "economics," "politics," "measles," "mathematics," "dollars," and "news"
Singular
This part of speech connects words, phrases, or clauses.
What is a conjunction?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a colon?
a. She bought: apples, oranges, and bananas.
b. The following items are required for the trip: a tent, a flashlight, and a first aid kit.
c. She needs to buy: milk, eggs, and bread.
d. They were excited to: travel, explore, and learn.
b. The following items are required for the trip: a tent, a flashlight, and a first aid kit.
Semicolons should also be used to separate items that contain _________ in a series.
Commas
Write a sentence using a correlative conjunction.
Answers vary
Select the correct verb in the following sentence:
A flock of birds (sour, sours) gracefully across the sky, their synchronized movements painting fluid patterns against the clouds.
Sours