Punctuation
What are the three different ways to join independent clauses?
Period ( . )
Semicolon ( ; )
Comma + FANBOY
What is a fragment?
A fragment is missing a subject or verb and can’t stand on its own.
What are the two types of sentence combining errors?
Run on sentence and comma splice
What are the 3 things a complete sentence must have?
A complete sentence has to have a independent clause a subject, noun or pronoun and a conjugated verb.
What are the two different ways to use dashes?
A semicolon can be used interchangeably with a period and connects two independent clauses.
What are the three types of apostrophes?
Possessive nouns (the bird’s song)
Plural possessive nouns (the birds’ song)
Contractions (it’s = it is; you’re = you are)
When can a semicolon be used.
A semicolon can be used interchangeably with a period and connects two independent clauses.
What is a pronoun? What is an antecedent?
A pronoun refers to an existing noun. The antecedent is the noun that the pronoun refers to.
What are the five comma rules? Give examples.
1a. Items in a Series
1b. Interchangeable Adjectives
2. Introductory Clauses
3. Interrupting Clauses
4. Independent Clauses (Comma + FANBOYS conjunction)
What are four essential strategies you should utilize when working through passage-based questions?
Annotate every question - circle what the question is asking you for
Summarize the main idea of each paragraph in 2-3 words
Eliminate trap answers:
Trap 1:
Trap 2:
Trap 3:
Bubble every question