Commas & Semicolons
Single items should be separated with commas
What is the rule for using commas in a list?
A noun or phrase that describes or renames the same noun in the sentence
What is an appositive?
What is the primary use of a semicolon?
To connect two complete thoughts that are related
What is the purpose of an introduction?
To introduce the reader to your topic
Two complete thoughts joined together with a comma
What is a comma splice?
Identify the appositive in the following sentence: "My brother, a skilled guitarist, is performing tonight."
How are semicolons used to connect independent clauses that are related?
They are used in place of a period
What is the purpose of a hook?
To capture your reader's attention
Semicolon or a period and capital letter
What are two ways to correct a comma splice?
Identify the appositive phrase: Halloween, a holiday celebrated in the U.S., occurs on October 31st every year.
a holiday celebrated in the U.S.
Correct the sentence using a semicolon: Evan and Ethan are twins they're often mistaken for one another.
Evan and Ethan are twins; they're often mistaken for one another.
What should be the last sentence of your introduction?
Thesis
Rewrite this sentence using a semicolon:
"She enjoys painting, it calms her down."
She enjoys painting; it calms her down.
Identify the appositive phrase: Sarah, my favorite student, loves to read!
my favorite student
Is the following sentence a comma splice or fragment?
Ethan and his dog.
Fragment
Describe the importance of feedback when writing.
Feedback helps the writer to reconstruct the essay and see mistakes or correct clarity
Rewrite the sentence using a semicolon and comma: "I enjoy the beach, however, I do not enjoy the humidity in the hot summer months.
; however,
Identify the appositive phrase: Mount Rushmore, located in South Dakota, was completed in 1941.
located in South Dakota
Is the following sentence a run-on, fragment, or comma splice?
Beverly Cleary wrote many books including Ramona, The Mouse and the Motorcycle, and Dear Mr. Henshaw my favorite is Ramona's World.
run-on
What is the purpose of a conclusion?
To wrap up your essay and answer "so what?"