Oxford comma
What is the Oxford comma?
The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before the word "and" or "or." Example: "I bought apples, bananas, and oranges."
What it a interrobang a combination of?
An exclamation mark and a question mark
What is a colon
Two dots on top of each other
What is a semicolon?
A punctuation mark (;) indicating a pause between two main clauses.
How would you correctly list the names of Alex, Maria, and John in a sentence to show they are all invited to a party, using the Oxford comma?
"The party is open to Alex, Maria, and John."
Which one is it: interrobang, question mark or exclamation point:
Watch out for the car
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What are the three main cases to use a colon
List, quotation, explanation
Is the following sentence correct?
a) I love to read; my favorite author is J.K. Rowling.
b) I love to read; and my favorite author is J.K. Rowling.
A)
How many people came to support the track meet in the sentence: "I went to the track; my coaches, Judy and Linda came to support me."
Two
Where would you place the interrobang, replacing one of the question marks:
"You actually bought that car? Isn’t it way too expensive?"
"you actually bought that car‽ Isn’t it way too expensive?"
Which one is correct?
a) I have one goal: to succeed.
b) I have: one goal to succeed.
A)
Is this sentence correct?
"I enjoy traveling to new cities; however, I don't like long flights."
Yes
How would you correctly list the names of Linda, Judy, and Chameli in a sentence to show they will each receive an equal share of a $300 will, using the Oxford comma?
"The $300 will is to be shared with Judy, Chameli, and Linda."
Which one is it: interrobang, question mark or exclamation point
You left the dog outside all night
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How do you write this sentence correct?:
Julia says I will do my homework now.
Julia says:”I will do my homework now.”
Is the following correct? If not then where would you put the semicolon?
"The meeting was canceled, we will reschedule for next week."
The meeting was canceled; we will reschedule for next week.
What is the difference between these two sentences: "Maeve loves dogs, cats, and bunnies" and "Maeve loves dogs, cats and bunnies"?
There is no difference
Which one is it: interrobang, question mark or exclamation point
Wow! I cant believe you actually won the competition
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What is wrong?
She needs to get things done: homework, taking the dog for a walk, and go to the gym.
After the colon you write a capital letter.
What are the three main instances that you will use a semi colon for?
1) To join two closely related independent clauses
2) Separate items in a complex list
3)Before conjunctive adverbs or transitional phrases: