Commas
Commas separate ____
What is independent clauses
Apostrophes indicate ______
Possession
Semicolons join related ______
What is independent clauses
When are colons used ?
What is after complete sentences
Parenthesis break a train of thought.
True or False?
Contains 3 or more items separated by commas
What is a series
Apostrophes are used in _______
What is a contraction
The semicolon replaces the ______
What is a comma
Colons introduce ________
What is related information
Parenthesis usually provides ______.
What is additional information or and explanation
The items contained in a series can either be ___ or ____.
What is nouns or verb phrases
Which is correct Alexis's or Alexis' ?
What is Alexis's
Frequently, independent clauses are joined by a semicolon and a _______
What is a transitional adverb
Colons can be used more than once in a sentence.
True or False?
What is False
Parenthesis usually surrounds ____ and ____.
What is words and/or phrases
Elements that embellish nouns without specifying them
What is non-essential
Indicates the _____ of words, letters and figures.
What is plurals
You capitalize the first word of the second clause.
True or False?
What is false
Colons frequently introduce ____ or ____.
What is lists and quotes
When does the punctuation go outside of the parenthesis?
What is when it's a complete sentence.
Phrase that renames or restates the modified noun
What is an appositive
Never use apostrophes with ______.
What is possessive pronouns
1. Angie didn't go to school today: she went to the mall.
2. Jessica did poorly on the test; now she has a failing grade.
Which is correct?
What is sentence 2
1. You are welcome to come now: I am feeling better.
2. All you need is: a pencil, pen and paper.
Which is correct?
What is sentence 1
1. We saw a bald eagle (they are fascinating) at the park.
2. We saw a bald eagle (They are fascinating) at the park.Which is correct?
What is sentence 2