Commas
As I rushed out of the door I realized I forgot to put on my shoes.
As I rushed out of the door, I realized I forgot to put on my shoes.
DAILY DOUBLE: My opponent's argument is fallacious, misleading – plain wrong.
False. Wrong. Flawed. Mistaken.
What is the difference between an appositive and an interruptor? Which is which?
An appositive gives additional information about a noun while an interruptor is a complete deviation from the sentence thought.
My father is not at home at the present time.
My father is not home, now.
What are the FANBOYS and what are they used for?
F = for
A = and
N = nor
B = but
O = or
Y = yet
S = so
I want to read "The Crucible" "The Jungle" and "The Poisonwood Bible."
I want to read "The Crucible," "The Jungle," and "The Poisonwood Bible."
The patient is so somnolent that she requires medication to help her stay awake for more than a short time.
Sleepy. Tired.
What two types of punctuation set off an appositive?
comma or colon
Because of the fact that we were out too late, we did not do well on the final exam.
Because we were out too late, we did not do well on the final exam.
Students should be on time. Consequently, they must be prepared.
This is NOT a contrast, but an Addition
Furthermore, or Moreover, or Additionally
There has never before been such a widespread focus in the education community on early childhood teacher quality standards and accountability (Scott-Little Lesko Martella & Milburn 2007).
There has never before been such a widespread focus in the education community on early childhood teacher quality, standards, and accountability (Scott-Little, Lesko, Martella, & Milburn, 2007).
Although some men are loquacious, others hardly talk at all.
Talkative.
In the following sentences, state whether or not it shows an appositive or interruptor. Then add punctuation as needed:
Christiano Ronaldo an amazing soccer player is also a person with many family values that he lives by.
appositive
Christiano Ronaldo, an amazing soccer player, is also a person with many family values that he lives by.
I worked hard in English class for the purpose of becoming a better writer.
I worked hard in English class to become a better writer.
DAILY DOUBLE: Is the following sentence correct?
She studied hard for the exam, as a result, she earned an “A”
Yes, but it could be written with a semicolon after exam.
I lived at 357 Elmwood Morrilton AR when I was seven.
I lived at 357 Elmwood, Morrilton, AR, when I was seven.
He was so parsimonious that he refused to give his own sons the few pennies they needed to buy pencils for school. It truly hurt him to part with his money.
cheap
In the following sentences, state whether or not it shows an appositive or interruptor. Then add punctuation as needed:
There are many things i.e. a worm or a snake which make me have nightmares.
interrupor
There are many things (i.e. a worm or a snake) which make me have nightmares.
I am honored to introduce tonight’s guest speaker.
THIS SENTENCE IS CONCISE
Correct the following sentence(s) if needed:
Rock climbing takes much practice and skill; however, learning to write well requires a great deal of practice, so we tackle mountains of essays with vigor.
However is incorrect. A comparison transition is needed
likewise, in the same way,
November 7 1941 is a day that will lie in infamy.
November 7, 1941, is a day that will lie in infamy.
Rather than be involved in clandestine meetings, they did everything quite openly.
secretly
Identify the appositive and punctuate it correctly:
A hot-tempered tennis player Robbie charged the umpire and tried to crack the poor man's skull with a racket.
A hot-tempered tennis player
A hot-tempered tennis player, Robbie charged the umpire and tried to crack the poor man's skull with a racket.
DAILY DOUBLE:
Despite the thoughtful advanced planning, the effort still failed.
THIS SENTENCE IS CONCISE
I didn't skip dinner because I was busy. I just wasn't hungry.
I didn't skip dinner, because I was busy.