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Capitalization and Sentence Structure
Semi-Colon/Colons
Commas
Paragraph Structure
Essay Structure
100
You should always, always, always capitalize this pronoun.
What is "I"
100
Should you use a colon or semi-colon in the following sentence? We need a lot of supplies for the part __ streamers, balloons, and a cake.
What is a colon
100
You use a comma and a conjunction (and, but, or, so...) to combine the two parts that make this.
What is a compound sentence
100
The number of sentences in a paragraph.
What is ABOUT 4-9
100
The name of the first paragraph in the essay.
What is the introductory paragraph?
200
Every sentence will have at least one capital letter in this spot.
What is the first letter of the first word in a sentence.
200
When can you use a colon to introduce a list?
What is when the first part of the sentence is a complete sentence
200
Where does the comma go? Luckily I brought my book with me.
What is Luckily, I brought my book with me.
200
The number of topics that should be discussed per paragraph.
What is ONE
200
The bulk of your essay is called this.
What is the body?
300
Compound sentences are made up of two __________ sentences stuck together.
What is complete
300
When you would use a semi-colon in a list.
What is when you need to separate items in a list that would get confusing with just commas
300
You need to use commas in a list when there are ______ or more items.
What is 3 or more
300
The sentence that states the topic/opinion to be discussed.
What is the topic sentence?
300
The components of a thesis statement.
What is: your opinion + 3 supporting reasons This guides the entire paper.
400
How should a compound sentence be punctuated?
What is: - with a comma and a conjunction (and, but, or, so...) - with a semi-colon - with a colon - by turning it into two separate sentences (less awesome way)
400
Both colons and semi-colons can do this.
What is combine two complete sentences?
400
Put commas in the correct spots: Ideally the library would and the Salt Lake City library does allow food allow talking and encourage having fun.
What is: Ideally, the library would, and the Salt Lake City library does, allow food, allow talking, and encourage having fun.
400
It's important to include this in every paragraph to back up your opinions.
What is evidence
400
What you should do in your conclusion paragraph.
What is: -Sum up your essay. -Restate your thesis. -Wrap things up (don't leave the reader hanging). -Leave a final "so what?" thought.
500
A complex sentence is made of a ___________ sentence and an ______________ sentence stuck together. It is USUALLY punctuated with a __________.
What is complete/incomplete/comma
500
DAILY DOUBLE!!! Correctly punctuate the following sentence: (Hint: There are commas too.) I had a great vacation__ well__ it was great except for the really terrible parts__ getting sick__ getting lost__ and dropping my phone in the ocean.
What is: I had a great vacation; well, it was great except for the really terrible parts: getting sick, getting lost, and dropping my phone in the ocean.
500
You should always remember to put commas on BOTH sides of what type of information in a sentence?
What is information that could be removed and the sentence would still make sense. Example: My math teacher, who is bald, told me I needed to study more.
500
The most important part of all the writing you do is to include this.
What is your opinions! Don't just summarize; have your own voice!
500
The citation style generally used in English essays.
What is MLA (Modern Language Association)