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In the sentence: "Furthermore I can't accept your resume because it is handwritten." Where does the comma go?
What is After the transitional expression "Furthermore"
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We use apostrophes when we connect two words together. What is the name for this type of connection? For example: you are=you're
What is contraction?
100
There are three ways to fix a comma splice. they are?
What is Replace the comma with a semi-colon Change the comma to a period and separate Add a coordinating conjunction to the comma
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What is a fused sentence?
When two independent clauses are joined together with no conjunction or punctuation.
100
When creating a Works Cited page, what specific indentation should you be aware of?
What is the Hanging Indentation that indents the 2nd (and further) consecutive line of a source five spaces from the margin.
200
In the sentence: "Kara hated school, and ended up failing" Is the comma in the right spot?
What is No: there should be no comma because the first clause is independent and the second is dependent; therefore, no comma is needed. The conjunction is enough.
200
Apostrophes are used to show possession. Is an apostrophe needed in the following sentence? "The childrens orphanage was shut down due to lack of funds"
Yes, in the word "children's". The orphanage belonged to the children.
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Does the following sentence include a comma splice? "Duke hated the cold Michigan winters, so he moved to Florida"
What is NO, because the first clause is independent and the second is dependent. The order makes it so that NO comma is even needed. The sentence should read: "Duke hated the cold Michigan winters so he moved to Florida"
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Is this a fused sentence? "Filbert was the fastest runner on the track team he could do the 500 yard dash in 30 seconds."
What is YES! "Filbert was the fastest runner on the track team" is independent. "He could do the 500 yard dash in 30 seconds" is also independent. They need a semi colon or comma plus conjunction. Or just separate entirely.
200
What font, size, and spacing is acceptable in MLA format?
What is Times New Roman, 12, double
300
Where does the comma(s) go? "When you arrive at the store please get diapers booze and earplugs.
What is: "When you arrive at the store, please get diapers, booze, and earplugs." Because "When you arrive at the store" is dependent, it must be followed with a comma. The other commas are to separate items in a list.
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Where does the apostrophe go in the following sentence: "The Jones house was up for sale."
The apostrophe goes after the "s" in Jones. Jones is their last name; it already has an "s" so to show possession, we would insert an apostrophe after the "s". "The Jones' house was up for sale."
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Is this a comma splice? "Ms. Gardner's ENG 131 class was amazing, they worked hard every day.
What is YES. Both clauses contain a subject and a verb, making them independent. The comma is not strong enough, therefore it is a comma splice.
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is this a fused sentence? "Above all else she was a mother first."
What is NO! This sentence does not represent two independents being fused together. It does need a comma after "Above all else," because it's a subordinate (dependent).
300
List at least four resources you have to be successful in this class: (answers may vary)
What is Ms. Gardner classmates internet book library tutors family/friends
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Where does the comma go? "I went to see the movie "Jurassic World" with my mom and best friend."
What is No comma is needed here.
400
Which form is acceptable: "Its ridiculous how expensive college books are" "It's ridiculous how expensive college books are"
What is the 2nd option. We need a contraction for "It is"
400
Is the following a comma splice? "After work, I intend to sit down with a bottle of wine and binge watch Netflix."
What is NO. "After work" is a dependent, but "I intend to sit down..." is independent. The comma is sufficient in connecting them.
400
How would you fix the following: "I simply can't stand Kanye the man is a total buffoon."
What is to: to add a comma plus conjunction after Kanye add a semicolon after Kanye add a period after Kanye
400
Who is one of Ms. Gardner's favorite authors?
Who are: Stephen King Robert McCammon
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this particular comma is used to separate the second from the third item in a list. There may also be coordinating conjunctions used. For example: "For breakfast, I enjoy eggs, toast, and juice."
What is The Oxford Comma?
500
Do you place an apostrophe in the following sentence "She loved 80s music."
no. 80's is no longer acceptable.
500
Is the following a comma splice? "John Wayne's real name was Marion, it's no wonder he had it changed when he became an actor."
What is YES! Both clauses are independent which means they need something more to connect them together. It should read: "John Wayne's real name was Marion, so it's no wonder he had it changed when he became an actor." OR "John Wayne's real name was Marion. It's no wonder he had it changed when he became an actor."
500
Is there a fused sentence here: "Allowing for her students to make mistakes Ms. Gardner was often forgiving she even allowed an extension on the Profile essay."
What is YES! the fusion takes place after "forgiving".
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What is the real name of the actor who plays "The Most Interesting Man in the World"
Who is Jonathon Goldsmith