Punctuation
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
[ ] The scholarship, which covered all my tuition, was a huge relief.
[ ] The scholarship which, covered all my tuition, was a huge relief.
[ ] The scholarship which I applied for, with high hopes, was a huge relief.
[ ] The scholarship, which covered all my tuition was a huge relief.
A:
The scholarship, which covered all my tuition, was a huge relief.
Is the bolded part of the sentence an independent clause?
Go to the bank before it closes.
Yes, this is an independent clause.
Select the two sentences that are punctuated correctly.
[ ] My sister, who works as a teller, helps people with their deposits.
[ ] The budget: which we made together, helped us save for the trip.
[ ] We visited the bank (the biggest branch in the city) on Tuesday.
[ ] Our boss Mr. Henderson gives us a bonus every December.
[ ] The tax form–sent by the government, arrived in the mail today.
My sister, who... AND We visited the bank (the biggest... )
What is the pronoun in this sentence:
The Wright brothers built the glider themselves in their bicycle shop.
themselves
This is what you call a paragraph in a poem.
What is a stanza?
Select two sentences with comma errors.
My uncle who owns a car dealership, taught me how to save for a down payment. He explained that a good credit score is very important.
Interest which is the cost of borrowing money can make a loan expensive. Ms. Lee, my math teacher, helped me calculate the total cost. She said the lesson, a guide to banking, would be useful forever.
My uncle who owns... AND Interest which is... (Both missing commas).
Is the bolded section an independent clause?
The next time you get paid, remind me to show you the app.
Yes, it is an independent clause.
Choose the word that should be followed by a semicolon.
"Once I forgot to pay my phone bill on time I had to pay a five-dollar penalty."
time
"Once I forgot to pay my phone bill on time: I had to pay a five-dollar penalty."
Select the subject pronouns in the following sentence.
She told me that they were ready for the first takeoff.
A. She, they
B. Me, ready
C. Told, were
D. First, takeoff
A: She, they
This is the type of summary you should write, and it means only giving the facts.
What is Objective?
Choose the sentence that uses parentheses correctly.
[ ] Retirement (the time when a person stops working) requires a large savings.
[ ] Retirement the time when a person stops (working) requires a large savings.
[ ] (Retirement) the time when a person stops working requires a large savings.
[ ] Retirement the time when a person stops working requires (a large savings).
Retirement (the time... )
Is the bolded section an independent clause?
I like saving but love spending.
No, it is not an independent clause.
How do you correct the punctuation error in the following sentence?
"Maria finished her budget, her brother did not finish his."
Replace the comma with a semicolon.
"Maria finished her budget; her brother did not finish his."
Is the following correct pronoun usage?
A pilot must keep their eyes on the horizon.
No.
A pilot must keep his or her eyes on the horizon.
This is what RACE stands for when writing a constructed response.
Restate
Answer
Cite
Explain
Decide whether each of the following sentences uses semicolons correctly:
I do not have a credit card; a debit card is safer for me.
Banks are usually closed on Sundays; but not the ATM.
My paycheck is direct deposit; and it goes into my account.
1. Correct
2. Incorrect
3. Incorrect
(Semicolons cannot join clauses with "but" or "and")
Which sentence is a complete sentence?
A. Because the wind was strong enough.
B. Lifting off the ground for twelve seconds.
C. The airplane soared over the sand dunes.
D. Across the beach at Kitty Hawk.
C. The airplane soared over the sand dunes.
Which sentence contains the colon error?
My favorite goal is “Saving for a Bike.” Every time I earn money, I divide it into three categories: spending, saving, or giving. This reminds me of what my dad always says: “Watch your nickels and the dollars will watch themselves.” Once, I spent all my money on candy: I have never made that mistake again. I have three favorite stores: the bike shop, the bookstore, and the bakery.
Once, I spent all my money on candy: I have never made that mistake again.
A student is writing a paragraph about early flight. Which two sentences contain pronoun errors? [Multiple Select]
(1) Early aviators risked their lives to test new designs.
(2) When a pilot took off, you never knew if the engine would stay running.
(3) The plane was heavy, but it was able to lift into the air.
(4) Each of the inventors wanted their name in the history books.
2 and 4
(2 = pronoun shift to "you"; 4 = "Each" is singular)
These are the parts of a plot diagram and should be included when you write a narrative essay.
What are the Exposition (Intro), Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution (Conclusion)?
Select two sentences with colon errors.
[ ] My favorite financial book is: "The Richest Man in Babylon."
[ ] Every time I get paid, I put money in specific places: my savings, my wallet, or my piggy bank.
[ ] This reminds me of what the banker said: "Start saving while you are young."
[ ] Once, I lost my wallet at the park: I have never lost my money at home.
[ ] I have three favorite ways to earn money: chores, tutoring, and pet sitting.
"My favorite financial book is:..." AND "...at the park: I have never..."
(Error 1: Colon after "is". Error 2: Semicolon needed instead of colon).
Select the two sentences that are run-on sentences or fragments.
(1) After the propeller started turning.
(2) The sky was clear, the weather was perfect for flying.
(3) Jets replaced propellers because they were much faster.
(4) Landing a plane requires a lot of concentration and skill.
1 and 2
(1 = Fragment, 2 = run-on/comma splice)
How do you correct the punctuation error in the underlined sentence?
This weekend was packed with fun activities: hiking, biking, and roasting marshmallows. My cousin who had never been camping before was my teammate for games he was hilarious.
My cousin-who had never been camping before-was my teammate for games; he was hilarious.
How do you correct the pronoun error in the underlined part of the sentence?
The flight attendants prepared the cabin for landing, and she asked the passengers to buckle their seatbelts.
replace "she" with "they"
The flight attendants prepared the cabin for landing, and they asked the passengers to buckle their seatbelts.
This is the formula for an Opinion and Informative Essay
Intro - Hook, Background Info, Thesis
Body x 3 - Topic Sentence, Reason/Example x 2, Concluding Sentence
Concluding - Restate thesis, highlight main points, final thoughts/call to action