A ___________ _________ should always be capitalized. Example- John Balk OR O'Neill Public Schools.
What is a proper noun.
100
Periods should be used in a sentence that states a fact called a ____________ sentence.
What is a declarative sentence.
100
Use a comma with one of the FAN BOYS (conjunctions) to join two __________ ______________.
What is independent clauses.
100
Use a __________ when you write the time in numerals.
What is a colon.
200
Capitalize the first word of a _________________. For example- Ellen said, "Everyone must go."
What is a quotation.
200
Periods are used in sentences that give a command called ____________ sentences.
What is an imperative sentence.
200
Use a comma after an _____________ word like yes, no, well, or oh.
For example:
Well, I'll think about it.
What is introductory.
200
Use a _________ to set off a noun in a direct address.
What is a comma.
300
Capitalize the words Mother, Father, Grandfather, etc if they can be replaced by ____________'s ______________.
What is the person's name.
300
Use periods after an ___________. For example- Oct.
What is an abbreviation.
300
Use a comma to separate a "______tion" from the rest of the sentence.
What is a quotation.
300
Use a ____________ after the first independent clause when you link tow clauses with one of the following coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
What is a comma.
400
Capitalize directions if they indicate a part of the country; do not capitalize them if they indicate a _____________.
What is a direction.
400
Use a colon after the ______________ of a business letter.
For example:
Dear Mr. Brosz:
What is a salutation or greeting.
400
Use a comma to set off an ___________ ____________ of four or more words.
What is an introductory phrase.
400
Use a ______________ to replace a comma in times when too many commas may cause confusion.
What is a semicolon.
500
Capitalize the first word, the last word, and all important words in __________.
What is titles.
500
Use a colon before a list of ____________. For example:
I have three best friends: Joe, Bill, and Anna.
What is items.
500
Commas should be used to set off an _____________. For example:
Dr. Smith, the author, is our neighbor.
What is an appositive.
500
Use a ______________ to connect two independent clauses that have no joining words.