Colons & Semicolons
What is the main purpose of semicolons?
To separate ideas and to make a list
What are conjunctive adverbs used for?
A conjunctive adverb is an adverb that connects the ideas in different independent clauses or sentences.
What is the definition for subject verb agreement
It is the grammatical rule that the verb or verbs in a sentence must match the number, person, and gender of the subject
Whats the purpose of prepositions?
They describe position, location or manner.
What is the longest part of a letter?
It is the body
Would this sentence use a semicolon?
-My friend really likes to touch me __ but it gets annoying at times
An example of conjunctive adverbs for time
Afterward, meanwhile, then, later , eventually
What is the definition for indefinite pronouns
a pronoun that does not refer to any person, amount, or thing in particular, anything, something, anyone, everyone.
What are the first parts of a letter?
it is the senderrs adress, date and recipients adress
Would this sentence use a semicolon?
I have an spanish test on thursday __ I need to study from today.
Yes
example for cause and effect
consequently, therefore, accordingly, as a result, thus
Which is correct?
a. The dog run in the park.
b. The dog runs in the park.
B
How do you write the greeting of a letter to an important person?
formally, in a respectful manner
Which one is correct?
a. Luis bought eggs, flour, and yeast; but forgot the milk.
b. Luis bought eggs, flour, and yeast, but forgot the milk.
A
furthermore, moreover, in addition, similarly, likewise
Whats the indefinite pronoun in the sentence?
Someone just entered my house.
Someone
What is the purpose of writing a letter?
To appear formal, professional and organized to the recipient of the letter.
Whats the main purpose of colons?
To introduce information.
Example for opposition
however, nevertheless, still, conversely
In this sentence whats the indefinite pronoun?
Everyone is enjoying the party.
Everyone
What is the last part of a letter?
It is the signature