Commonly confused words
(V) to influence; pretend
affect or effect
Affect
this sentence is the same as the main clause or independent clause
simple sentence
Add the correct punctuation.
My little brother wanted a dog therefore, we went to a shelter to find one.
My little brother wanted a dog; therefore, we went to a shelter to find one.
What is connotation?
The way a word makes you feel.
(V) to omit or exclude
accept or except
Except
uses the same grammatical pattern for items in a series or pairs, like nouns with nouns, or phrases with phrases, to create rhythm, clarity, and balance
Parallel structure
(Conjunction) word used in comparison
then or than
Than
a combination of two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses
compound- complex
to fail or have something leave your possession
lose or loose
lose
Combine the simple sentences to form a new sentence.
Nancy's brother is a fine student. He goes to college.
Nancy's brother, a fine student, goes to college.
refers to a fundamental rule or guideline
principle or principal
principle