Commas
What are the two comma rules we discussed in class?
Used in a list and when adding a clause.
Name three types of words that always start with a capital letter.
Proper nouns, "I", and the first word of a sentence.
What is the main purpose of quotation marks in writing?
To show that someone is asking a question.
What is a gerund? Give an example.
A verb ending in -ing, like "running."
Define active voice and give an example.
When the subject is the focus of the sentence.
I graded all the homework.
Rewrite this sentence correctly: "I bought apples oranges and bananas."
I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
Correct this sentence: "my brother lives in new york city."
My brother lives in New York City.
Correctly punctuate this sentence: He said I will come over later.
He said "I will come over later."
What is an infinitive? Give an example.
The base form of a verb, for example "to swim."
Define passive voice and provide an example.
The object is the focus of the sentence.
The homework was graded by me.
Identify the error in this sentence: "After which was nice we went for a walk."
After dinner, which was nice, we went for a walk.
When should you use a capital letter for "I"?
Whenever it is on its own.
Where do you place punctuation marks when using quotation marks in a sentence?
Outside the quotation.
Identify whether the following phrase is a gerund or an infinitive: "to run."
An infinitive.
Convert this sentence to active voice: "The cake was eaten by the children."
The children ate the cake.
How many commas are needed in this sentence: "She said I could go however I needed to finish my homework first."
1: She said I could go, however I needed to finish my homework first.
Identify the capitalization errors in the following sentence: "Yesterday, I visited the statue of liberty and the empire state building."
Yesterday, I visited the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building.
Add quotation marks to the following sentence: He said I think you're wrong to which I replied you're mean.
He said "I think you're wrong" to which I replied "you're mean."
Create a sentence using a gerund.
We suggested going to the beach.
Identify whether this sentence is active or passive: "The homework was completed by Sarah."
Passive voice.
What is the clause in the following sentence: "The dog, which was very fuzzy, left hair all over my car."
which was very fuzzy
Give two examples of a proper noun.
Names of people, places, or things.
Write a sentence that includes a quote and uses quotation marks correctly.
Answers will vary.
A gerund is a verb, with -ing at the end, that becomes what part of speech?
A noun.
Write a sentence in passive voice.
The car was repaired by the mechanic.