Commas
Use commas between two or more adjectives of __________ rank that modify the same noun.
equal (the same)
Use a semicolon to separate items in a series of any of the items contains __________.
commas
Colons should be used to ____________ a list of items.
introduce
One should use a show an abrupt break in ______.
Thought
Quoted, paraphrased
Use commas after ____________ words or mild interjections such as oh, yes, no, and well.
introductory
Use a semicolon to separate ________________ clauses joined by a conjunction if either clause already contains _____________.
independent, commas
Colons can be used between two _______________ clauses when the second clause explains or summarizes the first.
independent
One should use dashes to set off a long, ____________ statement that interrupts the main thought of the sentence.
explanatory
One should use parentheses to set off ______________ explanatory material that is loosely related to the sentence.
Nonessential
Use commas after an introductory ________________ phrase that contains additional _______________ phrases.
prepositional
Use a semicolon to join the independent clauses of a compound sentence if no ________________ _______________ (2 words!) is used.
coordinating conjunction
long, formal
One should use dashes to set off an _______________ list.
Introductory
Which sentence correctly uses parentheses?
1) The trip to California (don't forget the sunscreen!) was really fun.
2) The trip (to California) was really sunny, fun, and expensive.
#1. Rule #1 for parentheses.
Use commas to set off these ________________ elements: clauses, participial phrases, and appositives.
nonessential
Use a semicolon before a __________ adverb, or a parenthetical expression, that joins the clauses of a compound sentence.
Conjunctive
Which of the following sentences correctly uses colons?
1) The dam consisted of three parts: The dam itself, the hydroelectric plant, and the reservoir.
2) The dam consisted of three parts: the dam itself, the hydroelectric plant, and the reservoir.
#2. You don't capitalize the first letter of the next word after the colon.
Which dashes rule is used in the sentence below?
Andy can't practice his favorite sports - skiing, tennis, and golf - because of a knee injury.
Rule #2: Use a dash to set off a long, explanatory statement that interrupts the main thought of the sentence.
One should use parentheses to enclose _________ or letters in a list that is a part of a sentence.
numbers
Explain the Oxford comma.
(answers will vary)
Which of the following sentences uses semicolons correctly?
1) Dams prevent flooding; provide power to cities, towns, and factories; and supply irrigation water to farms.
2) Hoover Dam was built on the Colorado River; Lake Mead is it's reservoir.
3) Someday I will visit Paris, France; but, until then, I will be happy with Paris, Idaho.
All 3 are correct!
Do not use a colon after a _________, in the middle of a ___________ phrase, or after _____________ or as.
verb, prepositional, because
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
1) Solids, liquids and gasses - we worked with all three in chemistry class.
2) Solids, liquids, gasses: we worked with all three in chemistry class.
Both!
Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated with parentheses?
1) Underline and identify 1) the subject, 2) the verb, and 3) the complement.
2) Underline and identify (1) the subject, (2) the verb, and (3) the complement.
#2! Parentheses should enclose #s and letters.