Grammar & Punctuation
Define comma splice.
Adding comma without proper conjunction.
What should always come at the end of an introduction paragraph?
Thesis statement
Write today’s date in MLA format.
30 September 2025
What is the error of this in-text citation, and how can you fix it? (Jones, pg.20)
The comma and "pg." (Jones 20)
What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
What structure should the body paragraphs follow?
P.I.E.
What is the special indentation for Works Cited page called?
Hanging indent
What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?
Quoting - using author's exact words
Paraphrasing - rephrasing author's ideas into your own words
What is one way you can fix a run-on sentence?
- Separate into two sentences.
- Separate with a semicolon.
- Add a conjunction.
Define literary present tense.
Using present tense when discussing literature.
What are the things that should go in the heading (in order)?
Student's name, Professor, Course name, Date
What is a block quote, and what makes it different from regular quotes?
Block quotes are used when the quote is longer than 4 lines. It starts on a new line with 0.5 indentation and does not require quotation marks. The in-text citation goes after the punctuation.
Fix this comma splice: “I like reading, I don’t like writing.”
I like reading, but I don't like writing.
What three things should a thesis statement always include?
Topic, position, and three main points
Should book titles be italicized, and if so, why?
Book titles should be italicized to distinguish longer works from smaller works.
What are ellipses, and what is their function?
"..." Used to omit words in the middle of a sentence or to connect/shorten multiple sentences.
What is wrong with this sentence? “I packed three things for class; A pen, a notebook, and my laptop.”
I packed three things for class; a pen, a notebook, and my laptop.
What is one thing that should be avoided in introduction/conclusion paragraphs?
Discussing new information
Write down the correct citation for the book Braving the Wilderness.
Brown, Brené. Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone. New York, Random House, 2017.
Create a sentence incorporating a quote from Braving the Wilderness.
With a signal phrase, a quote, and an appropriate in-text citation.