39 Questions
When listing elements in a series, what is the purpose of using commas?
To separate items within a series for clarity
In English, when should commas be used with adjectives?
When they independently modify the noun being described
Which type of adjectival clause is not necessary to understand the full meaning of the sentence?
Non-restrictive adjectival clauses
When should commas be used in direct quotations according to American English?
Before and after every dialogue tag
How are possessive forms of singular nouns typically formed using apostrophes?
By adding an apostrophe before the s
What is the main function of an apostrophe in writing?
To mark contractions or possession
What is the purpose of using quotation marks in writing?
To highlight dialogue
What punctuation mark is used to separate a word or phrase that is not necessary for the meaning of a sentence?
Parentheses
How can a writer avoid run-on sentences?
By separating independent clauses with periods
What does a coordinator do in a sentence?
Coordinates two clauses on an equal level
When should punctuation marks be used in writing?
To separate sentences or parts within sentences
Which punctuation mark is used between words that describe nouns, prefixes, suffixes, numbers, and compound words?
Hyphen
What is the function of quotation marks in a written piece?
To identify dialogue or direct speech
Why are run-on sentences problematic in writing?
They hinder the flow of ideas by combining multiple independent clauses.
Why is capitalizing words in a sentence important?
To emphasize the importance of those words
Which of the following is NOT a category of words that require capitalization as mentioned in the lesson?
Common nouns
When should you use a question mark in a sentence?
When asking a question that requires an answer
In which of the following situations should an exclamation point be used?
When expressing extreme emotion
What type of words should be capitalized in titles?
Important words in a title
Why should you not rely solely on taking a breath as a guide for placing commas?
Natural pauses do not always align with grammatical rules
What type of words should always have the first letter capitalized?
Proper nouns
In English, when should you capitalize the first words in a sentence?
Always
What punctuation mark is used to emphasize extreme emotion?
Exclamation point
When should you capitalize the important words in a title?
Capitalize the important words in a title
What is the purpose of putting commas in a sentence according to the lesson?
To separate items in a list or series
Why is capitalizing words in a sentence considered important?
To draw attention to specific words
What is the purpose of using the Oxford comma in a list?
To create a visual pause before the last item
When should commas be used with adjectives in a sentence?
When the adjectives modify the noun equally
In American English, where should commas be placed when using direct quotations?
Inside the quotation marks
What is the correct way to show possession by a plural noun ending in 's'?
's
When should you use a comma when making a direct address in a sentence?
Before the name and/or title
What is the function of an apostrophe in forming possessive singular nouns ending in 's'?
's is added after 's
What is the purpose of using quotation marks in writing?
To identify dialogue
What is the main function of a coordinator in a sentence?
To co-ordinate two clauses
When should parentheses be used in writing?
To include a word or phrase not essential to the meaning
What is the outcome of not using the correct punctuation in sentences?
Reducing clarity
Why are run-on sentences considered major grammatical errors?
They disrupt sentence clarity
When should hyphens be used in writing?
Between compound words and numbers
What is the purpose of using apostrophes in contraction words?
To connect words together
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