Punctuation Essentials
Types of Sentences
Editing and Identifying Comma Rules
Editing Sentences (commas, semi-colons, conjunctions)
Identifying Types of Sentences
100
The purpose of the apostrophe
To show possession or to represent the missing letters in a contraction.
100

an incomplete sentence that is missing a subject or a verb; or a dependent clause that is separated from an independent clause

Fragment

100

Please correct this sentence 

Running around the house the dog was abruptly stopped by a fence.

Running around the house, the dog was abruptly stopped by a fence. Rule: Separates introductory clauses (or at the back of the sentence)

100

Please correct this sentence: 

I love this band, they aren't really my style but they really connect with there audience.
I love this band; they aren't really my style, but they really connect with their audience.
100
Toys of all kinds thrown everywhere.
 Fragment  (so, it's actually NOT a sentence)
200
The purpose of the semi-colon
To separate two sentences (or independent clauses) that are similar in content or build off of one another.
200

 a comma incorrectly separates two sentences 

 Comma Splice

200

Please correct this sentence.

The player was determined to fight run and play hard to win the game.

The player was determined to fight, run, and play hard to win the game. Rule: Separates a series/list

200

Please correct this sentence:

While listening to the band I have difficulty hearing the musicians.

While listening to the band, I have difficulty hearing the musicians.
200
Went to the store to buy brownie mix.
Fragment
300
The purpose of the colon
To introduce a list
300

Two independent clauses that are incorrectly linked together

Run-On

300

Please correct this sentence.

John and Larry my two coworkers always do more work than their supervisors.

John and Larry, my two coworkers, always do more work than their supervisors. Rule: Separates non-essential information

300

Please correct this sentence:

To protect our resources we must recycle.

To protect our resources, we must recycle.
300
The grocery store was really packed with people there must have been a big sale today.
Run-On
400
The colon introduces these
words, phrases, sentences, quotes, or lists
400

To fix a comma splice one can..

Add a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) with a comma or use a semi-colon

400

Please correct this.

Molly Amy Clark and Justin the four smartest kids in school found a cure for a worldwide disease.

Molly, Amy, Clark, and Justin, the four smartest kids in school, found a cure for a worldwide disease. Rule: Separates a series/list AND Separates non-essential information

400

Please correct this sentence:

If the opposition should win our candidate would never have any political future.

If the opposition should win, our candidate would never have any political future.
400
We hiked for three days, we were very tired.
Comma Splice
500
The purpose(s) of the comma (name at least 2)
1) Separates a series/list 2) Separates non-essential information (nonrestrictive adjective clauses)  3) Separates a dependent clause when it comes at the beginning of the sentence  4) Separates two sentences with a conjunction (sentence, conjuncton, sentence) 5) separates two equally important adjectives 
500

Another phrase for 'complete sentence' 

 'Independent Clause' 

500

Please correct this sentence.

It was undeniable that Jordans ring a shiny huge diamond was the most expensive piece of jewelry that she owns.

It was undeniable that Jordan's ring, a shiny, huge, diamond, was the most expensive piece of jewelry that she owns. Rule: Separates a series/list AND Separates non-essential information

500

Please correct this sentence:

While I eat I like listening to the soft background music it is very relaxing.

While I eat, I like listening to the soft background music; it is very relaxing.
500
I waited tables straight through from 3:30 to 11:30 I never sat down for even one break.
Run-On
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