Colons, Semi Colons, & Commas
Write down the missing punctuation from the following sentence: ( ; : ,)
My sister____ who lives in New York, is visiting us next week.
My sister, who lives in New York, is visiting us next week.
Fix the following sentence by linking the clauses with a semicolon.
We were stranded on the island for days the sun beat down without mercy.
We were stranded on the island for days; the sun beat down without mercy.
Is this a sentence, a fragment, or a run-on?
Grogu used the Force, and Mando watched silently.
This is a sentence!
What are the subject(s) and verb(s) in this sentence?
She had no memory of the accident.
She
Had
List all of the coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS).
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Write down the missing punctuation from the following sentence: ( ; : ,)
He loves classic rock____ she prefers jazz.
He loves classic rock; she prefers jazz.
Recast the two independent clauses as one independent clause.
We were stranded on the island for days the sun beat down without mercy.
We were stranded on the island for days with the sun beating down without mercy.
(Answers will vary)
Is this a sentence, a fragment, or a run-on?
Although Anne had the best intentions.
Fragment
What are the subject(s) and verb(s) in this sentence?
Nick and Charlie studied at the library.
Nick, Charlie
Studied
Name the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence:
When Anne faced challenges, her imagination helped her.
When
Write down the missing punctuation from the following sentence: ( ; : ,)
I was exhausted____ I hadn’t slept in two days.
I was exhausted; I hadn't slept in two days.
Separate the clauses into two sentences.
We were stranded on the island for days the sun beat down without mercy.
We were stranded on the island for days. The sun beat down without mercy.
Is this a sentence, a fragment, or a run-on?
Because the prophecy had not yet been fulfilled.
Fragment
What are the subject(s) and verb(s) in this sentence?
The palace guards arrived, and everyone had to hide.
Arrived, had, hide
Is the "because" in this sentence a subordinating conjunction or a coordinating conjunction?
The students were nervous because the test was difficult.
Subordinating conjunction
Write down the missing punctuation from the following sentence: ( ; : ,)
Although it was raining____ we went for a hike.
Although it was raining, we went for a hike.
Fix the following phrase by linking the clauses with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
We were stranded on the island for days the sun beat down without mercy.
We were stranded on the island for days, and the sun beat down without mercy.
Is this a sentence, a fragment, or a run-on?
Bluey giggled loudly she had an idea.
Run-on
What are the subject(s) and verb(s) in this sentence?
The Grisha trained at the Little Palace and faced many dangers.
Grisha
Trained, Faced
Name the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence:
Aang was chosen as the Avatar, yet he felt unready.
yet
Write down the missing punctuation from the following sentence: ( ; : ,)
Remember to bring the following items____ sunscreen, water, and a hat.
Remember to bring the following items: sunscreen, water, and a hat.
Fix the following phrase by using a semicolon before a conjunctive adverb (therefore, thus, moreover, however, additionally, likewise) to transition between independent clauses.
We were stranded on the island for days the sun beat down without mercy.
We were stranded on the island for days; additionally, the sun beat down without mercy.
Is this a sentence, a fragment, or a run-on?
Anne called out to Diana she was too far away.
Run-on
What are the subject(s) and verb(s) in this sentence?
The twins found a journal, and it was full of mysteries.
Twins
Found
It
was
What is the subordinating conjunction in the following sentence?
Although she had something to say, Wednesday stayed quiet.
Although