Punctuation
What is the purpose of an introductory rule?
It separates the introductory phrase from the complete thought.
Highlight the subject and predicate in this sentence.
The unicycles were repaired by Chad Danforth.
Subject: unicycles
Predicate: were repaired
This is an example of what rule?
“To the American bird watcher, whose ranks have reached extraordinary proportions in recent years, the name “hummingbird” usually recalls a bird known from personal experience (Greenewelt, 3)”
Interruption Rule
What is an example of a transition that shows contrast?
however, nevertheless, on the other hand, in contrast
Where would a dash be placed in this sentence?
The small child had a tendency to run into traffic causing his parents to worry.
The small child had a tendency to run into traffic -causing his parents to worry.
What acronym is used to list conjunctions?
FANBOYS ( for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)