Comma used to separate two independent sentences and FANBOYS
What is oxford comma?
100
The O sentence is made up 2 commas and three lists.
what is "O"sentence made up of?
100
L sentence: a semicolon between two clauses
What is the "L" sentence?
100
A "V" sentence is a semicolon used between main clauses joined by conjunctive adverbs transitional phrases.
An E sentence is a colon introduce additional information (almost like a question answer scenario.)
What is V and E sentences?
100
It's a commas separating a word or phrase that provides additional information to the sentence.
What is an "S" sentence?
200
Coordinating conjunctions used after the oxford comma
What is FANBOYS?
200
four series
series of noun, series of verbs, series of adjectives and series of phrases
what is the series in the "O" sentence?
200
L Sentence
What is a Semicolon placed between the main clauses compound sentence where conjunction and a comma do not join?
200
a semicolon (;) is a sign that helps you recognize v sentence.
What is the sign in the sentence that helps you recognize that it's a v sentence?
200
1. Forgetting the commas
2. Putting the commas in the wrong place
What is the common error in the "S" sentence?
300
The boy was cold, ___ he went outside.
What is "so"?
300
OXFORD COMMA
what is the comma that sits right before the lists called?
300
1. Forgetting the semicolon
2. Putting the semicolon at the wrong place
3.Having an incomplete clause on either side of semicolon
4.using transition word or phrase to join clauses
What is the common error in the "L" sentence?
300
1. Forgetting the colon, or accidentally using semicolon
2. putting the colon in the wrong place
3. having incomplete clause before the colon
What is the most common errors in the "E" sentence?
300
it's "S" sentence.
What is the a comma separating a word or phrase that provides additional information to the sentence?
400
Today was a tough day, ___ having a tub of ice-cream and watching my favorite show will make it all better.
What is "but"?
400
1. Less than three items in the list.
2. Forgetting the OXFORD COMMA
What is the 2 common errors people make in the "O" sentence?
400
The L sentence is similar to the V sentence
What is "L" sentence similar to?
400
1. Forgetting the semicolons
2. putting the semicolon in the wrong place
What is the 2 most common error in the "V" sentence?
500
My sister complains that the room is a mess, ___ she does nothing to make it better.
What is "yet"?
500
a list or series separated by commas
What is an "O" sentence?
500
The L sentence is used for combining the two main clauses together.
What is the L sentence used for?
500
Semicolon is part of "V" sentence
What is a semicolon part of "V" sentence or "E" sentence?