Punctuation
My brother an aspiring musician plays guitar every day. (Where do the commas go?)
My brother, an aspiring musician, plays guitar every day.
The first sentence of an essay used to draw the reader in and persuade them to want to read it.
What is a HOOK?
Fill in the blank: My brother is older _________ me.
What is THAN?
Rewrite the sentence and add punctuation:
Jesse we could go to the movies or we could stay home and watch TV.
Jesse, we could go to the movies, or we could stay home and watch TV.
Name two suffixes (end of a web address) that more reliable websites for research have?
What is .edu and .org?
My favorite book to be honest really changed my perspective on life. (Where do the commas go?)
My favorite book, to be honest, really changed my perspective on life.
A sentence that tells the opinion of the writer and mentions supporting reasons.
What is a THESIS STATEMENT?
Fill in the blank: The principal decided to ____________investigate the issue before he drew conclusions. (farther or further?)
What is FURTHER?
Copy the sentence and add punctuation:
She trained hard for the race yet unfortunately she didn't win.
She trained hard for the race, yet, unfortunately, she didn't win.
When you acknowledge the other side of an argument, you address this.
What are COUNTERCLAIMS?
Don't forget class that the SOL begins next Monday. (Where do the commas go?)
Don't forget, class, that the SOL begins next Monday.
The main parts of a three-part thesis statement.
What is a CLAIM (AKA opinions) and three pieces of EVIDENCE?
I am __________________to taking tests; I prefer to show my knowledge through projects. (adverse or averse?)
What is AVERSE?
Copy the sentence and add punctuation:
The weather was perfect for a picnic therefore we decided to spend the afternoon at the park.
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The weather was perfect for a picnic; therefore, we decided to spend the afternoon at the park.
Which of the following is a run-on sentence?
A. The sun was setting, and the sky turned orange and pink.
B. She loves reading books they help her relax after a long day.
C. We went to the park after school, and we played soccer until it got dark.
D. The students studied hard, yet some still found the test difficult.
B. She loves reading books they help her relax after a long day.
Should read:
She loves reading books because they help her relax after a long day.
OR
She loves reading books, and they help her relax after a long day.
I wanted to go to the concert however my friend was busy that night. (Add correct punctuation.)
I wanted to go to the concert; however, my friend was busy that night.
These kinds of words and phrases help your reader follow the ideas in your paper from the beginning to the end.
What are TRANSITIONAL WORDS AND PHRASES?
"______(It's or Its) not fair!" shouted my brother as he ___________(proceeded or preceded) to throw his stuffed animal.
What is IT'S and PROCEEDED?
Copy the sentence and add punctuation:
I forgot my lunch so consequently I had to buy something from the cafeteria.
I forgot my lunch, so, consequently, I had to buy something from the cafeteria.
Which sentence uses the correct transition?
A. I studied for the test; although, I didn’t feel confident in my answers.
B. I studied for the test; therefore, I felt confident in my answers.
C. I studied for the test; however, I felt confident in my answers.
D. I studied for the test; so, I felt confident in my answers.
B. I studied for the test; therefore, I felt confident in my answers.
For the camping trip we need to pack the following items a tent sleeping bags food and water. (Add the correct punctuation.)
For the camping trip, we need to pack the following items: a tent, sleeping bags, food, and water.
What is one way you can write a conclusion without just restating the thesis?
What are: make a CALL TO ACTION, leave the reader with FOOD FOR THOUGHT, end with a QUESTION, QUOTATION, or INSIGHT, and make a GENERALIZATION?
If the protesters were not going to be ____________(allowed or aloud?) to express their __________ (descent or dissent?) at the rally, ________(than or then?) they would march down Main Street.
What is ALLOWED, DISSENT, and THEN?
Rewrite the sentence and add punctuation:
School can be challenging however with hard work dedication and the right mindset success is achievable.
School can be challenging; however, with hard work, dedication, and the right mindset, success is achievable.
Original sentence: While John was walking to school, he sees a stray dog running across the street.
Which revision best maintains consistent verb tense?
a) While John was walking to school, he saw a stray dog running across the street.
b) While John walked to school, he had seen a stray dog running across the street.
c) While John was walking to school, a stray dog runs across the street.
d) While John is walking to school, he sees a stray dog running across the street.
a) While John was walking to school, he saw a stray dog running across the street.