Punctuation
When might a colon be used?
For lists, or for two related sentences in which the second expands on the first.
Where should a topic sentence be located?
At the beginning of a paragraph
Is it better to use the same descriptive words over again or add variety?
Add variety
Correct this sentence: A dog is most happy when food is in it’s bowl.
Change it’s to its (“It’s” means it is, while “its” is a possessive pronoun.)
Does end punctuation go inside quotation marks or outside?
Inside the quotations
How does one avoid a comma splice?
By adding a coordinating conjunction after the comma OR separating the two sentences.
Where should a thesis statement be placed in an essay?
Acceptable answers: At the end of the first paragraph or introductory paragraph.
Is it best for a writer to use words they don’t know but sound smart? Or use words they understand when writing?
Use words they know and understand.
How should the quotation marks be placed in this sentence?
He’s very rude, she explained, he often makes inappropriate jokes.
“He’s very rude,” she explained, “He often makes inappropriate jokes.”
List two of the three common ways to organize an essay.
Chronological order, spacial, and/or order of importance.
What is a semicolon used for?
Combining two related sentences that are independent clauses
What part of a persuasive essay should Pathos be located in?
Conclusion or Introduction
Where should emphatic words be placed in a sentence?
The end of a sentence
Remove the needless word
The dogs were certainly eager for dinner, as evidenced by their jumping up and down.
“Certainly”
Words such as very, certainly, and many are often vague expressions used to add emphasis. Removing them or replacing them with exact terms, or replacing the phrase with a stronger verb is the best way to avoid the issue.
Where does the comma go in this sentence? “We called the ambulance and Suzy administered CPR.
Right after the word ambulance.
What is the tonal effect of a dash, and its purpose?
It adds emphasis and replaces commas or parentheses
What are the two ways of organizing a comparative essay?
Point by point or Block/ Subject organization
During what time in the writing process is it best for the writer to re-evaluate their word choice?
Editing
Which sentence should use affect, and which should use effect?
1. He had a mischievous (blank) that made the people around him feel annoyed and dismissive.
2.My broken arm (blank) my ability to write.
Sentence 1: Affect
Sentence 2: Effect
Where do you place a word to add the most emphasis?
A: The end B: The middle C: The beginning
Where are semicolons placed?
Before a conjunctive adverb that falls in the middle of a sentence
What are the basic parts of a story?
Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and resolution.
Out of the following words which is the best word to describe something that is large and impressive?
A. Huge B. Grandiose C. Bold D. Big
What is the trick to using lie vs. lay?
If it can be replaced with sit, use lie. If it can be replaced with put, use lay. Ex. The dog lies on the couch. The dog sits on the couch.
In the following sentence, what is the name for the type of error committed? “At seven years old, my father gave me my first horse.”
Misplaced modifier