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Dashes can be used in place of which type of punctuation?
Commas
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The childrens pets ran through the muddy fields.
The children's pets ran through the muddy fields.
Similar, different or cause/effect?
Consequently
cause/effect
Difference between to, two, & too?
To: a preposition (to somebody, to somewhere)
Two: a number
Too: Also
Where do the commas go?
My friend Mrs. Fahey teaches ninth grade English.
My friend, Mrs. Fahey, teaches ninth grade English.
When should a semicolon be used?
In place of a period to separate two sentences
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The desert oasis cactuses flourished in the sun.
The desert oasis' cactuses flourished in the sun.
Similar, different, or cause/effect?
Regardless
Different
Difference between than & then?
Than: a comparison I'm taller than her.
Then: next I went to the mall and then the movies.
Where do the commas go?
Yes I can cover your shift at Jersey Mike's the best sandwich shop in town.
Yes, I can cover your shift at Jersey Mike's, the best sandwich shop in town.
Punctuate this sentence correctly...
I went to the mall she went to the movies.
I went to the mall; she went to the movies.
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The shady lanes trees leaves were colorful shades of reds.
The shady lane's trees' leaves were colorful shades of reds.
Similar, different or cause/effect?
Incidentally
Similar
Difference between affect & effect?
Affect: verb This affected that
Effect: noun The effect on something
Where do the commas go?
Today's date is Friday February 10 2023 and it's my birthday!
Today's date is Friday, February 10, 2023, and it's my birthday!
Punctuate this sentence correctly.
My brother who is 45 has three children who went to EHHS.
My brother -who is 45- has three children who went to EHHS.
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The team teachers homework assignments made copious amounts of work.
The team teachers' homework assignments made copious amounts of work.
Similar, different, or cause/effect?
Beside
Similar
Difference between accept & except?
Accept: to be given something (I accepted the trophy.)
Except: excluded (Everyone was invited except me.)
Where do the commas go?
The friendly furry slobbery Golden is my favorite type of dog.
The friendly, furry, slobbery Golden is my favorite type of dog.
Punctuate this sentence correctly-
He had several assignments to finish math, biology, civics and art.
He had several assignments to finish: math, biology, civics and art.
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Dont you know that jelly beans made by Bertie Botts company included flavors like earwax and grass?
Don't you know that jelly beans made by Bertie Botts' company included flavors like earwax and grass?
Similar, different, or cause/effect?
Accordingly
Cause/effect
Difference between prosecute & persecute?
Prosecute: legal proceedings against someone
Persecute: treated badly or with hostility
Where do the commas go?
"Happy Birthday" my friend said as she handed me presents balloons and chocolate.
"Happy Birthday," my friend said as she handed me presents, balloons and chocolate.
**Optional comma after balloons