Grammar Rules
This punctuation can take the place of a period when it connects two like ideas.
A) Comma
B) Semicolon
C) Dash
What is B) Semicolon?
While you (are, were) sitting in class, I will be on the beach, listening to the waves.
are
(We need future tense here because the "will" indicates a future event.)
Punctuate this: The best pizza toppings are extra cheese pepperoni olives and mushrooms
What is: The best pizza toppings are extra cheese, pepperoni, olives, and mushrooms.
T/F These transition words mean "a continuation" of similar ideas:
In addition
Similarly
Likewise
Thus
What is False? "Thus" is cause & effect; the others are "a continuation"
What musical are the Pinkerton Players putting on?
Chicago -- shameless plug come volunteer or see it!
The difference between there, their, & they're.
What is location, possession, and contraction of they are?
"The Shoemaker and the Elves" (was/were) her little brother's favorite story.
What is "was"?
One text so needs singular verb.
The number & location of dashes in this sentence:
The answer to the question if I may respond is two.
What is 2; --if I may respond--
T/F These transition words mean "cause & effect":
Consequently
Therefore
Thus
As a result
T/F Mrs Marsden put up SAT prep in our classroom
What is True--make sure to study!
The apostrophe goes after the s for ___.
What is plural possessive? (multiple owners)
Neither Ashley or Naya (has/have) your paper.
What is "has"?
Neither/nor requires a singular verb
Punctuate this:
Because I will take the SAT in April I plan to do the following review strategies practice examples and try my best
Because I will take the SAT in April, I plan to do the following: review strategies, practice examples, and try my best.
The word that means "in contrast":
Incidentally
Nevertheless
Accordingly
What is "Nevertheless"
What is the teacher's name next door? (to the left)
Mr. MacNeil
T/F Dashes can sometimes take the place of commas.
What is True?
The flock of birds (is/are) flying right over my head.
What is "is"?
flock=is
Punctuate this:
Besides my calculator I should bring my laptop to the test and it should be fully charged
Besides my calculator, I should bring my laptop to the test, and it should be fully charged.
Word that means "as a result":
Hence
Regardless
Besides
What is "Hence"
What is our next essay called?
Documented Exposition
What you do when you have an independent clause on each side of a FANBOYS conjunction.
What is put a comma before the FANBOYS conjunction?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, and So
Understanding the various elements (means/mean) knowing the characteristics of each element on the periodic table.
What is "means"?
understanding=means
Punctuate this:
I have a long list of favorite teachers which includes elementary teachers as well
I have a long list of favorite teachers which includes elementary teachers as well.
Words that DO NOT mean "in addition":
Similarly
Conversely
Therefore
What are
Conversely
Therefore
What is Mrs. Marsden's dog's name?
Maverick