Sentence Types
The following is what type of sentence:
I ate a sandwich.
Simple
How many comma rules are there?
7-9
True or false: The clause after the colon HAS to be independent
False
True or false: A semicolon is stronger than a comma
True
Apostrophes are used in how many ways?
Two
A compound sentence should be joined by what?
A comma and conjunction or a semicolon
Is the following sentence punctuated correctly:
Bring your bathing suit, we can go swimming.
No
Is the following correct?
Neil loves cake: Robert loves biscuits.
No
What are the two uses for semicolons?
In complicated lists and to link main clauses
Is the sentence correct? Explain
I don't think its a good idea.
No, its is showing possession; it should be "it's"
What clauses are in a complex sentence?
1 dependent and 1 independent
When commas are used to enclose extra information, it is called:
An aside or parenthetical element
What are the 3 rules for colons?
To introduce a list, to link a main clause with an explanation, to introduce a quote
True or false: A semicolon only needs one independent clause
False
Where do you put the apostrophe for a regular, plural noun?
After the "s"
List 4 examples of subordinating conjunctions
Answers will vary
When only a comma is used to join two independent clauses, it is called a:
Comma splice
What is the most common use of a colon?
To introduce a list
Convert the following sentence into one that correctly uses a semicolon:
My sister loves to cook. However, she also loves to bake.
My sister loves to cook; however, she also loves to bake.
Add an apostrophe to the following sentence:
The wind blew off the ladies hats.
Ladies' hats.
What type of sentence is the following:
The laptop fell off the table; coincidentally, it broke permanently.
Compound
Add commas to the following sentence:
When Ben fell he dropped the glasses books and flowers he had been carrying.
When Ben fell, he dropped the glasses, books, and flowers he had been carrying.
Convert the following sentence into one that uses a colon:
The school is well known for its academic standards and great teaching.
The school is well known for two things: academic standards and great teaching.
How many semicolons can be used in the following sentence?
My head stopped spinning the room came back into focus I felt relieved.
Add the correct there/they're/their:
No one wants _______ secrets told.
Their