Introductory Clauses & Subordinating Conjunctions
What punctuation mark must go immediately after an introductory dependent clause?
A comma ( , ).
What is a "comma splice"?
Joining two complete sentences with ONLY a comma (and no connecting word).
True or False: You can use a semicolon ( ; ) to join two complete, closely related sentences without any connecting word.
Is the indefinite pronoun "Everyone" singular or plural? (Clue: it may be the opposite of what you think!)
Singular! (e.g., "Everyone on the ship WAS terrified.")
What is the name of the car that Tesla just unveiled that can stick to surfaces upside down and launch itself into the air.
Tesla Roadster
Identify the subordinating conjunction in this sentence: "Although Odysseus warned his crew against the Sirens, they still plugged their ears."
Although
Fix this comma splice using a connecting word (FANBOYS): "The storm battered the ship, the crew held tightly to the oars."
Add so or and ("The storm battered the ship, so/and the crew held tightly to the oars.").
When joining two complete sentences with the word however, where does the semicolon go?
BEFORE the word however (e.g., ; however,).
Fix the subject-verb agreement error in this sentence: "Neither the captain nor his sailors was able to sleep during the storm."
Change was to were because sailors (plural) is closer to the verb ("Neither the captain nor his sailors WERE able to sleep...").
How do you connect to Wireless Apple CarPlay? Bluetooth or WiFi?
WiFi
Fix the missing punctuation in this sentence: "Because Polyphemus was trapped inside his dark cave he could not see.
Add a comma after cave ("Because Polyphemus was trapped inside his dark cave, he could not see.").
Fix this run-on sentence by making it TWO separate sentences: "Odysseus wanted to return home, Poseidon sent a fierce storm."
"Odysseus wanted to return home. Poseidon sent a fierce storm."
Fix the punctuation in this sentence: "The journey was dangerous, however, the brave sailors refused to give up."
Change the first comma to a semicolon ("The journey was dangerous; however, the brave sailors refused to give up.").
What is "parallel structure" in a sentence list or series?
Keeping the exact same grammatical pattern or verb form for all items in a list.
Name this leading American outdoor brand based in Olive Branch, Mississippi, specializing in technical hunting apparel, waders, and gear for duck and goose hunters. Owned by Icon Outdoors LLC, the brand is well-known for its patented Refuge Eqwader™ technology, iconic camouflage patterns, and official partnership with Ducks Unlimited. They make really nice hunting jackets.
Drake Waterfowl
True or False: "Although Poseidon was angry." is a complete sentence.
False! It is a sentence fragment because it starts with a subordinating conjunction and lacks an independent clause.
In the FANBOYS acronym used to fix run-ons with a comma, what does the letter "S" stand for?
SO (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So).
What punctuation mark must ALWAYS follow a transition word like however or therefore when joining two complete sentences?
A comma ( , ).
Fix the parallel structure error in this list:
"Odysseus enjoyed sailing the seas, exploring new lands, and to meet strangers."
Change to meet to meeting ("...sailing the seas, exploring new lands, and MEETING strangers.").
Recent popular perfume brand that includes part of the name of the capital city of Brazil in it (Rio---). It usually comes in a clear colored container. Popular colors for the spray bottle are Yellow, Purple, and Pink. Can be found in Ulta, Sophora, Target, and Kohls. Their perfumes are designated by numbers (68, 40, etc) They also sell creams.
Sol De Janeiro
(My wife made me add this question)
Name THREE subordinating conjunctions that can start an introductory dependent clause.
Any 3 of: Although, Because, When, If, While, Since, After, Before.
Name THREE different ways to fix a comma splice or run-on sentence.
Add comma + connecting word (, so / , and / , but), (2) Use a semicolon ( ; ), or (3) Split into two sentences with a period ( . ).
Complete the formula for joining two complete thoughts with a transition word:
[Sentence 1] ___ [Transition] ___ [Sentence 2].
Tell me where the Semi-Colon goes, and where the comma goes.
Semicolon BEFORE, Comma AFTER
([Sentence 1] ; [Transition] , [Sentence 2].).
Which verb is correct:
"Either the guide or the travelers ( knows / know ) the way home"?
KNOW (because travelers is plural and closer to the verb).
In my first year of teaching. Name at least 10 of the students in my 1st period Intensive Reading class.
Ki'mani
Anthony
Jeremiah
Abby B.
Abby M.
La'Riyah
Pat
Junior
Chris
Marcus Ch.
Matthew
Kaysun
Lauren
Ka'sia
McKenzie
Jozelyn