Capitalization
How many capitalization rules are there?
10
Example: Because I was hungry, I ate a lot.
What is a run-on?
When a sentence goes on and on and on, without punctuation or without the correct punctuation.
What is a fragment?
An incomplete sentence.
When you are quoting someone, where should the comma be placed?
Before the quotation marks.
Example: She said, "I like your dress."
What is the rule for capitalizing job titles?
Only capitalize when it is followed by a name.
Provide an example of 2 independent clauses, telling me where the comma would be placed.
My sister came to visit, but the visit was too short.
What is a comma splice?
A run-on that uses a comma instead of a period.
Example: I stayed home from school because I was sick I got a lot of rest.
Is this a fragment, "Because I was late to school."
Yes, because the thought is not complete.
Correct this sentence, "i live in colorado pueblo" tell me where the punctuation marks should be placed, and tell me everything that needs a capital letter.
What is the 2nd capitalization rule?
Capitalize the first letter of the first word of a sentence.
Provide a city and state, and tell me where the comma should be placed.
Denver, CO.
"I went swimming, and I got very tired." Or "I went swimming. I got very tired.
It needs either a period or a comma with a joining word.
Correct this fragment, "Late to school."
It is missing the subject. Example: "I was late to school." or "My brother was late to school."
Does this sentence use correct capitalization? Explain.
He asked "do you want to play Basketball?"
No, "Do you want to play basketball?"
Which of the following should be capitalized? my dad asked, "are you ok?"
My dad asked, "Are you OK?"
How many comma rules are listed on your handout?
3
Is this a run-on, "I went out of town yesterday, the car broke down on the highway.
Yes, because it doesn't have a joining word.
Is this a fragment, "Because I was late to work, I got in trouble by my boss."
It is NOT a fragment because it is a complete thought.
Does this sentence have punctuation errors?
He said "I am so happy to see you."
Yes. It is missing a comma before the quote.
What's a proper adjective?
It described a noun, but it is specific, such as a culture.
Provide an example of a joining word.
And, or, but, yet, so, nor, because, although, however
Is this a run-on, "I went out to eat, because I was starving."
No, it has a comma and the word "because." "Because I was starving" is not a complete sentence.
Is this a fragment, "I was late."
No, it is a complete thought.
He said, "i am so happy that you came to visit Me."