Commas
Jeff needs to go to the store but he can’t right now. Should there be a comma in this sentence?
Yes, there should be a comma after store and before but because it links two independent clauses.
When do you use a semicolon?
When you need to join two independent clauses together.
Is this sentence correct? These are the things I need: sugar, flour, and butter.
Yes, because it is a list.
When do you use a question mark?
When you ask a question.
What is the appropriate time to use an apostrophe?
Possessive words, or when condensing two words into one.
Is this sentence correct? Explain. In the last week, Jeff has eaten at Chick-FIl-A McDonalds Culvers and Burger King.
No, there has to be a comma after every place Jeff has eaten. This is because it is using commas in a list. (Chick-Fil-A, McDonalds, Culvers, and Burger King)
Can you use a semicolon to end a sentence?
No, you can not end a sentence with a semicolon.
Does this question need a colon? I am interested in many jobs teaching, writing, and engineering.
Yes, because it is a list.
Which sentence is correct?
?where is my dog
Where is? My dog
Where is my dog?
#3
Is this sentence correct? The T-shirt’s logo is huge.
Yes, because apostrophes form possessive nouns.
Is this sentence correct? Explain. Having flown around the world multiple times. Jeff was ready for something else luxurious to do.
No, you’d put a comma between times and Jeff instead of a period because it is a pause in between two independent clauses. They shouldn’t be two sentences.
What is the difference between a semicolon and a colon?
A colon is for a list, a semicolon is for connecting two independent clauses.
Should this sentence have a colon or semi colon? I always wanted to go to New Orleans: I heard it has great festivals.
This sentence should use a semicolon.
Can you use a question mark at the end of a sentence?
Yes
Is this sentence correct? Explain. Jeff has 8 As in school.
No, there should be an apostrophe between the A and s because an apostrophe forms plurals of letters, numbers, and symbols.
The tornado destroyed Jeff’s neighborhood. His house however was not left with a scratch.
A: tornado, destroyed
B: house, however,
C: house, however
D: house however,
B, because you need a comma after house and after however because there is a pause needed in the sentence.
Is the sentence ‘My dog stole my Honda civic; I need to buy a new car.’ correct?
Yes, it is correct, because the independent sentences are not connected by a FANBOY.
Is this sentence correct? He did not pass the most important of his exams: math.
Yes
Is this sentence correct? The man was looking for his wallet?
No
Correct this sentence. Didnt you hear that theyre leaving tomorrow?
Didn’t you hear that they’re leaving tomorrow?
Which sentence is correct?
A. After the tornado stopped we went outside to observe the damage.
B. After the tornado stopped we went outside, to observe the damage.
C. After the tornado stopped, we went outside to observe the damage.
D. After the tornado stopped, we went outside, to observe the damage.
C, because a comma is required after, “After the tornado stopped”, because it is an introductory phase and the comma is needed between the introductory phase and the main clause.
Is the sentence ‘ i am eating beef stromboli; my dog stole my Ford Focus’ correct?
No, the sentence is incorrect because the second sentence is not related to the first, so a period would be used instead.
When do you use a colon?
A colon is used to connect two sentences when the second one summarizes, sharpens, or explains the first.
Who invented the question mark?
Mark Denham
Correct this sentence. Jeffs 99 Dodge is his biggest accomplishment.
A: Jeff’s 99
B: Jeff’s 99’
C: Jeffs ‘99
D: Jeff’s ‘99
D, because an apostrophe is needed to show that the car is Jeff's car. An apostrophe is also needed before 99 because the year is shortened (1999).