Punctuation
Used at the end of a sentence when making a statement or command.
What is a period?
This conjunction means opposite.
What is but?
Correct the run-on sentence: Jan ruined her new sweater her mother was so disappointed.
Jan ruined her new sweater, and her mother was so disappointed.
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What is a dictionary/thesaurus?
I wouldn't be ______ (to/two/too) sure of that if I were you.
too
Used to combine two sentences.
What is a semicolon?
This conjunction means equal or both.
What is and?
Correct the run-on sentence: It is my job to manage the warehouse I haven't been there in months.
It is my job to manage the warehouse, but I haven't been there in months.
What does HELPS stand for?
History, Experience, Literature, Pop Culture, Sports
Don't forget ________ (your/you're) jacket!
your
Used before and after someone is speaking.
What are quotation marks?
This conjunction gives you a choice.
What is "or"?
Correct the run-on: She returned the computer she noticed it was broken
She returned the computer after she noticed it was broken.
Turn this prompt into a thesis: Write an essay explaining the importance of being part of a team.
It is important to be part of a team in order to get more work done.
_______ (There/Their/They're) are many reasons to start a new career.
There
Used at the end of a sentence when asking a question.
What is a question mark?
This conjunction is used as a result.
What is "so"?
Name five different transition words.
for example, another example is, furthermore, in conclusion, in closing, consequently, however, lastly, also, first, second
It's colder in here today ______ (then/than) it was yesterday.
than
Used at the end of a sentence when expressing strong emotion.
What is an exclamation point?
This conjunction means the same as the word "because".
What is for?
Correct the run-on: "Maybe one day," Mom said, "we can all go to Disneyworld it would be so fun."
"Maybe one day," Mom said, "we can all go to Disneyworld; it would be so fun."
Turn this prompt into a thesis: Write an essay explaining the importance of following your dreams.
It is important to follow your dreams in order to reach your full potential.
Your homework is going to greatly ______(effect/affect) your final grade.
affect