Reading practice

Grammar Definitions

100

This is when you have too many main clauses in one sentence and wither NO punctuation or just a comma

What is a runon

200

Where you put a semi-colon

What is the same place where you could place a period--in between 2 main clauses

300

This is something that you make look like a sentence (it starts with a capital letter and ends with a period), but it actually isn't. Also known as a ___________

What is a fragment

500

The FANBOYS words--and where you put the comma

What is for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so COMMA GOES BEFORE THEM

Grammar Practice

100

Is there an error below? If so, WHAT? We went to class early. Which was a rare occurrence for us.

What is "Which was a rare occurrence" for us is a fragment

200

Is there an error below? If so, WHAT? Because we were up so late, we were unable to make it to class on time.

What is NO error. The "Because" is part of an intro clause.

300

Is there an error below? If so, WHAT? The teacher was incredibly boring, however, students were forced to pay attention if they wanted to pass the class.

What is RUNON: The teacher was incredibly boring; however, students were forced to pay attention if they wanted to pass.

400

Is there an error below? If so, WHAT? Miley Cyrus twerking is one of the grossest things ever, she should stick to singing crappy pop songs.

What is RUN ON There are 2 sentences connected with just a comma

500

Is there an error below? If so, WHAT? Since the education system was created from a model that stressed obedience, students have had a sense of passivity ingrained in them that makes it difficult for them to take ownership over their own educational journey, and this is a real tragedy.

What is PERFECT

Reading Sherlock

100

Article title: "Your Flip-Flops are Grossing me out: They are unsightly, unhygienic and unfit for public display" What will the author be DOING in this essay?

What is making an argument

200

Title: "The USA Came Closer to Dropping an Atom Bomb on Americans than the Soviets Did" What will the author be DOING in this article?

What is Explaining a part of history that has been hidden; challenging assumptions that we have about our governement

300

Here is a conclusion paragraph: President Obama has made a solid case for action. The prospects for some sort of a solution—diplomatic or military—are a bit stronger than they were a few days ago, before his speech. But there are still many questions, and there is still cause for apprehension. What point is the author going to make about Obama's speech?

What is The speech was pretty good, but not everyone was convinced (?)

400

Article Title: Have it the Healthier Way: Burger King Reveals Low-Fat Satisfries Her intro is: We tasted them, and you may not miss the 40% fat and 30% calories stripped from the spuds. When I was invited to taste test Satisfries, I was skeptical. A healthier fry? (The company is very careful not to say that their latest spuds are healthy, just healthier than the regular version.) Frying up anything isn’t the best way to make them good for you, and fries are sacred in that regard. So I was curious, but realistic. HOW IS SHE GOING TO WRITE THIS ARTICLE?

What is From her own experiences of taste testing the fries

500

Title: "Odd Duck: Is it possible to love Drake’s music without actually liking Drake?" Does the author answer the question? (see your paragraph)

What is ......