PUNCUATION
FORMATTING
TERMS
TENSE
FUN FACTS
100

This punctuation mark appears at the end of a main clause

What is a colon?

100

Calibri

What is the font used for all reports, memos, and proposals at ERC?

100

They won't do you no good

What is a double negative?

100

A sentence where the subject performs the action stated by the verb

What is active voice?

100

The letter E

What is the most common letter in the English language?

200

This punctuation mark is used to join related independent clauses that are of equal importance

What is a semi-colon?

200

11 pt

What is the size font used for all reports, memos and proposals at ERC?

200

Placed at the beginning of a sentence and usually set off by a comma

What is a transition?

200

Used for generalizations and statements of general validity

What is present tense?

200

The letter S

What is the most common first letter of a word?

300

This punctuation mark can be used to show elements in a sentence that are related but not necessary to understand the meaning of the sentence.

What are Parentheses?

300

Title Heading 1

What is the Word Design used for all memos, reports and proposals at ERC?

300

A  group of words with a subject and a verb, does not express a complete thought

What is a dependent clause?

300

In this voice the subject is acted upon; he or she receives the action expressed by the verb

What is passive voice?

300

Cacospectomania

What is the compulsive desire to look at something that horrifies you, such as a horror movie, injury, or Shelley's presentation.  :)

400

The longest dash, usually used to set off a clause

What is an M-Dash

400

Projects 01

What is the dropbox location of templates for all memos, reports, and proposals?

400

A similarity of grammatical form for similar elements of meaning within a sentence

What is parallel form?

400

Used for observations, completed actions, and specific conclusions

What is past tense?

400

Iconic musical educational program which first premiered in 1973

What is SchoolHouse Rock?

500

The use of  punctuation preceding the coordinating conjunction in a list of three or more items

What is the oxford comma?

500

Proofread

What is the most important step in finalizing your memo, report, or proposal?

500

A modifying word, phrase, or clause following a noun, set off by commas, which presents information that is not essential to identify the noun or the meaning of the sentence.

What is a non-restrictive modifier?

500

The person, thing, or idea that a word or expression stands for

What is a referent?

500

An autobiography that makes the subject appear better than they actually are

What is an autohagiography?