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Punctuation
Coordinating
Conjunctions
Run-On Sentences
Writing Strategies
Misused Words
100
Used with introductory words, with phrases and clauses, and when you have a series of items.
What is a comma?
100

How can you combine these two simple sentences into a compound sentence? The pitcher thought it was a strike. The umpire thought it was a ball.

The pitcher thought it was a strike, but the umpire thought it was a strike. OR The pitcher thought it was a strike; the umpire thought it was a strike.

100
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.
100
These resources can be used to help with vocabulary and spelling.
What is a dictionary/thesaurus?
100
I wouldn't be ______ (to/two/too) sure of that if I were you.
too
200
Used to combine two sentences.
What is a semicolon?
200

Which coordinating conjunction (FANBOY) is missing? James doesn't like candy corn, ____ does he like candy apples.

NOR

200
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.
200
What does HELPS stand for?
History, Experience, Literature, Pop Culture, Sports
200
Don't forget ________ (your/you're) jacket!
your
300
Used before and after someone is speaking.
What are quotation marks?
300

How can you combine these two simple sentences into a compound sentence? The zebra enjoys eating grass. It does not like to get chased by lions.

The zebra enjoys eating grass, but it does not like to get chased by lions. OR The zebra enjoys eating grass; it does not like to get chased by lions.

300
Correct the run-on: I went bungee jumping my biggest fear is heights.
I went bungee jumping even though my biggest fear is heights.
300
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.
300
_______ (There/Their/They're) are many reasons to start a new career.
There
400
Used at the end of a sentence when asking a question.
What is a question mark?
400

What are the two ways you can join two independent clauses to make a compound sentence?

1) with a COMMA and a COORDINATING CONJUNCTION (FANBOY) 2) with a SEMI-COLON

400
Correct the run-on: Jennifer responded, "I'm very good at public speaking sometimes I get nervous."
Jennifer responded, "I'm very good at public speaking, but sometimes I get nervous."
400
Name five different transition words.
for example, another example is, furthermore, in conclusion, in closing, consequently, however, lastly
400
It's colder in here today ______ (then/than) it was yesterday.
than
500
Used with contractions and possessive nouns.
What is an apostrophe?
500
This conjunction means the same as the word "because".
What is for?
500
Correct the run-on: "Maybe on 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."
500
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.
500
Your homework is going to greatly ______(effect/affect) your final grade.
affect