Punctuate This!
Our class worked hard, and we survived grammar boot camp!
What is IND + IND (conjunction)
Ex: The Sox may have better stadiums however, the Cubs are usually more energetic.
(What puncutation goes between the words 'stadiums' and 'however'?)
What is a semi-colon.
Rule #1: Commas separate each item of a ______
What is a list
Add punctuation to correctly embed the quote:
My teacher said you need to study for the test
My teacher said, “You need to study for the test.”
We are studying grammar, and we are learning how to be good readers and writers.
What is IND, IND, w/ conjunction
Chicago is a diverse city it has a complicated history. (What puncutation goes between 'city' and 'it'?)
What is a semi-colon.
Rule #2: Commas separate adjectives that describe the same _______.
What is a noun
Fix the sentence with proper punctuation:
She whispered I am nervous about the speech
She whispered, “I am nervous about the speech.”
This punctuation mark is used after a greeting in a business letter
What is a colon
I did my homework, knowing that I have a quiz today.
What is IND, DEP
We have learned the following: annotating a text, writing with embedded citations, and grammar. In this sentence, "We have learned the following" is an IND or DEP clause?
What is IND.
Falcons bring school spirit food, and fun to the game. There is a comma missing between ____ and _____.
What is spirit and food.
You always need a ______ with direct quotes, paraphrases, and summaries in order to give credit to the author.
What is a citation
This punctuation mark is used to separate city from state or city from country.
What is a comma
Even though I might think I know grammar, extra practice is always helpful.
Semi-colons separate IND and ________ clauses.
What is IND
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!
She said I can’t believe it then she laughed
She said, “I can’t believe it,” and then she laughed.
Chicago, my hometown, is still one of my favorite cities. (What is 'my hometown' in this sentence referred to as?)
What is PARENTHETICAL PHRASE
Colons usually separate IND: and ___ clauses.
What is a DEP clause
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!"
Citations are important because _________.
It prevents plagiarism and you will use it every year in high school and in college.