Punctuate This!
Separate IND vs DCW
Semi-Colon and Colons
Other Comma Usage
Chicago
100
This punctuation mark is used with a coordinating conjunction to combine two independent clauses.
What is a comma
100
Our class worked hard and survived grammar boot camp!
What is IND fanboy DCW
100
Ex: The Sox may have better stadiums however, the Cubs are usually more energetic. Something that goes between the words stadiums and however.
What is a semi-colon.
100
Rule #1: Commas separate each item of a ______
What is a list
100
This is a test.
Boettger can edit this template.
200
This punctuation mark is used to introduce something important or a list
What is a colon
200
We are studying grammar, and we are learning how to be good readers and writers.
What is IND, fanboy IND
200
Chicago is a diverse city it has a complicated history. Something that goes between city and it.
What is a semi-colon.
200
Rule #2: Commas separate adjectives that describe the same _______.
What is a noun
200
Rewording a few lines of a text
What is paraphrasing
300
This punctuation mark is used after a salutation in a business letter
What is a colon
300
I did my homework, knowing that I have a quiz today.
What is IND, DCW.
300
We have learned the following: annotating for SOAPSToneD, writing with MLA format, and grammar. In this sentence, "We have learned the following" is an IND or DCW.
What is IND.
300
Falcons bring school spirit food, and fun to the game. There is a comma missing between ____ and _____.
What is spirit and food.
300
You always need a ______ with direct quotes, paraphrases, and summaries in order to give credit to the author.
What is a citation
400
This punctuation mark is used to connect values in a numerical range
What is an en-dash
400
Chicago, my hometown, is still one of my favorite cities.
What is IND1, DCW, IND1.
400
Semi-colons separate IND and ________.
What is IND
400
I have the following to do this weekend: spend time with my family do my homework and bake cookies! Rewrite the sentence with correct comma usage.
What is I have the following to do this weekend: spend time with my family, do my homework, and bake cookies!
400
Summaries must include the ___, ____, _____, _____, ____ and how.
What is who, what, where, when, why (when all the 5W's are available).
500
This punctuation mark is used with a conjunction adverb and a comma to combine two independent clauses
What is a semi-colon
500
Even though I might think I know grammar, extra practice is always helpful.
What is DCW, IND
500
Colons usually separate IND:______
What is a DCW
500
All of our intelligent bright and cordial students are ready to learn! Rewrite the sentence with correct comma usage.
What is "All of our intelligent, bright, and cordial students are ready to learn!"
500
MLA citation is important because _________.
What is it prevents plagiarism and you will use it every year in high school and in college