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Which sentence is correct? 1. She wants to go to the movies, but she needs to go to the library first,. 2. She wants to go to the movies but she needs to go to the library first.
Which sentence is correct? 1. She wants to go to the movies, but she needs to go to the library first,. 2. She wants to go to the movies but she needs to go to the library first.
Which sentence is correct? 1. The rain will start in about an hour, make sure to bring an umbrella. 2. The rain will start in about an hour; make sure to bring an umbrella.
Which sentence is correct? 1. The rain will start in about an hour, make sure to bring an umbrella. 2. The rain will start in about an hour; make sure to bring an umbrella.
Which sentence is correct? 1. I attempt to sleep all through the night, however my daughter wakes me up. 2. I attempt to sleep all through the night; however, my daughter wakes me up.
Which sentence is correct? 1. I attempt to sleep all through the night, however my daughter wakes me up. 2. I attempt to sleep all through the night; however, my daughter wakes me up.
Which sentence is correct? 1. Martha, Jack, and Bryan started Monday; they will run the new department. 2. Martha, Jack, and Bryan started Monday. They will run the new department.
Which sentence is correct? 1. Martha, Jack, and Bryan started Monday; they will run the new department. 2. Martha, Jack, and Bryan started Monday. They will run the new department.
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Which sentence uses correct punctuation? 1. Tommy was late for dinner his pasta was cold. 2. Tommy was late for dinner, so his pasta was cold.
Which sentence uses correct punctuation? 1. Tommy was late for dinner his pasta was cold. 2. Tommy was late for dinner, so his pasta was cold.
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Which sentence uses correct punctuation? 1. The stars were visible in the sky but I set up my telescope on the roof of the house. 2. Because the stars were visible in the sky, I set up my telescope on the roof of the house.
Which sentence uses correct punctuation? 1. The stars were visible in the sky but I set up my telescope on the roof of the house. 2. Because the stars were visible in the sky, I set up my telescope on the roof of the house.
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Which sentence uses correct punctuation? 1. We picked up the bait at the general store, the lake is one mile further down the road. 2. We picked up the bait at the general store. The lake is one mile further down the road.
Which sentence uses correct punctuation? 1. We picked up the bait at the general store, the lake is one mile further down the road. 2. We picked up the bait at the general store. The lake is one mile further down the road.
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Which sentence uses correct punctuation? 1. The manager accepted every application, he was determined to find a replacement. 2. Accepting every application, the manager was determined to find a replacement.
Which sentence uses correct punctuation? 1. The manager accepted every application, he was determined to find a replacement. 2. Accepting every application, the manager was determined to find a replacement.
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Identify the sentence that uses a semicolon correctly: 1. The grocery list includes the following items; napkins, juice, and pears. 2. The grocery list includes the following items: napkins, juice, and pears.
Identify the sentence that uses a semicolon correctly: 1. The grocery list includes the following items; napkins, juice, and pears. 2. The grocery list includes the following items: napkins, juice, and pears.
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Identify the sentence that uses a colon correctly: 1. The new office is much better; it offers more space and is closer to my house. 2. The new office is much better: it offers more space and is closer to my house.
Identify the sentence that uses a colon correctly: 1. The new office is much better; it offers more space and is closer to my house. 2. The new office is much better: it offers more space and is closer to my house.
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Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly? 1. We are traveling to Tampa, Florida, Orlando, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia. 2. We are traveling to Tampa, Florida; Orlando, Florida; and Atlanta, Georgia.
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly? 1. We are traveling to Tampa, Florida, Orlando, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia. 2. We are traveling to Tampa, Florida; Orlando, Florida; and Atlanta, Georgia.
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Which sentence uses the correct punctuation? 1. The children were jumping up and down, they were excited to get a puppy. 2. The children were jumping up and down-they were excited to get a puppy.
Which sentence uses the correct punctuation? 1. The children were jumping up and down, they were excited to get a puppy. 2. The children were jumping up and down-they were excited to get a puppy.
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Which sentence uses correct punctuation? 1. The medical records from the old office were sent by courier. 2. The medical records-from the old office - were sent by courier.
Which sentence uses correct punctuation? 1. The medical records from the old office were sent by courier. 2. The medical records-from the old office - were sent by courier.
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Which sentence uses the correct punctuation? 1. The speech went on ... and on ... so I left early. 2. The speech on and on so I left early.
Which sentence uses the correct punctuation? 1. The speech went on ... and on ... so I left early. 2. The speech on and on so I left early.
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Which sentence is correct? 1. The teacher; Ms. Lewis; always started the class on time. 2. The teacher-Ms. Lewis-always started the class on time.
Which sentence is correct? 1. The teacher; Ms. Lewis; always started the class on time. 2. The teacher-Ms. Lewis-always started the class on time.
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Which sentence uses the correct punctuation? 1. She has a lot of work to do. The assignment is due tomorrow. 2. She has a lot of work to do - the assignment is due tomorrow.
Which sentence uses the correct punctuation? 1. She has a lot of work to do. The assignment is due tomorrow. 2. She has a lot of work to do - the assignment is due tomorrow.
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Which sentence uses the correct punctuation? 1. The directions were to start calling the company ... and file the new paperwork. 2. The directions were to start by calling the company and file the new paperwork.
Which sentence uses the correct punctuation? 1. The directions were to start calling the company ... and file the new paperwork. 2. The directions were to start by calling the company and file the new paperwork.
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Which sentence uses the correct punctuation? 1. " I'm wondering... “ she thought. 2. "I'm wondering..." she thought.
Which sentence uses the correct punctuation? 1. " I'm wondering... “ she thought. 2. "I'm wondering..." she thought.
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Which sentence is correct? 1. The boy's coats are blue. 2. The boys' coats are blue.
Which sentence is correct? 1. The boy's coats are blue. 2. The boys' coats are blue.
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Which sentence uses the correct punctuation? 1. The teachers classroom is down the hall. 2. The teacher's classroom is down the hall.
Which sentence uses the correct punctuation? 1. The teachers classroom is down the hall. 2. The teacher's classroom is down the hall.
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Which sentence uses the correct punctuation? 1. The students' determination is seen in their work. 2. The student's determination is seen in his work.
Which sentence uses the correct punctuation? 1. The students' determination is seen in their work. 2. The student's determination is seen in his work.
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Which sentence is correct? 1. My dad's golf bag is in the garage. 2. My dads golf bag is in the garage.
Which sentence is correct? 1. My dad's golf bag is in the garage. 2. My dads golf bag is in the garage.
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Which sentence is correct? 1. Ms. Willis' new job starts on Monday. 2. Ms. Willis's new job starts on Monday
Which sentence is correct? 1. Ms. Willis' new job starts on Monday. 2. Ms. Willis's new job starts on Monday
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Which sentence uses the correct punctuation? 1. The women's car has arrived. 2. The womens car has arrived.
Which sentence uses the correct punctuation? 1. The women's car has arrived. 2. The womens car has arrived.
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Which sentence uses the correct punctuation? 1. The girl bought flowers for her mother. 2. The girl bought flowers' for her mother.
Which sentence uses the correct punctuation? 1. The girl bought flowers for her mother. 2. The girl bought flowers' for her mother.
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Which sentence uses the correct punctuation? 1. The birds' next was in the tree. 2. The bird's next was in the tree.
Which sentence uses the correct punctuation? 1. The birds' next was in the tree. 2. The bird's next was in the tree.
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What does the term "plural" mean?
What does the term "plural" mean?
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What is the correct punctuation to add to a word when you are showing a plural possessive?
What is the correct punctuation to add to a word when you are showing a plural possessive?
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What is the correct punctuation to add to a word when you are showing a singular possessive?
What is the correct punctuation to add to a word when you are showing a singular possessive?
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To form an irregular singular possessive, add an apostrophe to the end of the noun and then add an 's'.
To form an irregular singular possessive, add an apostrophe to the end of the noun and then add an 's'.
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The term "run-on sentence" refers to a combination of two sentences with a semicolon used to join them.
The term "run-on sentence" refers to a combination of two sentences with a semicolon used to join them.
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The term "comma splice" refers to two sentences that are incorrectly joined together using a comma.
The term "comma splice" refers to two sentences that are incorrectly joined together using a comma.
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Flashcards
Comma (,) - What is it?
Comma (,) - What is it?
A punctuation mark used to separate coordinate clauses, set off introductory elements, and show non-essential information.
Coordinating Comma Rule #1
Coordinating Comma Rule #1
A comma placed before a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet) that joins two independent clauses.
Subordinating Comma Rule #2
Subordinating Comma Rule #2
A comma placed after a dependent clause at the beginning of a sentence.
Unnecessary Information Comma Rule #3
Unnecessary Information Comma Rule #3
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Direct Comma Rule #4
Direct Comma Rule #4
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Appositive Comma Rule #5
Appositive Comma Rule #5
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Address and Date Comma Rule #6
Address and Date Comma Rule #6
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Series Comma Rule #7
Series Comma Rule #7
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Absent Words Comma Rule #8
Absent Words Comma Rule #8
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Contrasting Comma Rule #9
Contrasting Comma Rule #9
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Quotation Comma Rule #10
Quotation Comma Rule #10
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Semicolon (;) - What is it?
Semicolon (;) - What is it?
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Independent Semicolon Rule #1
Independent Semicolon Rule #1
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Adverbial Semicolon Rule #2
Adverbial Semicolon Rule #2
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Separation Semicolon Rule #3
Separation Semicolon Rule #3
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Series Semicolon Rule #4
Series Semicolon Rule #4
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Colon ( : ) - What is it?
Colon ( : ) - What is it?
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List Colon Rule #1
List Colon Rule #1
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Note/Caution Colon Rule #2
Note/Caution Colon Rule #2
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Business Letter Colon Rule #3
Business Letter Colon Rule #3
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Information Colon Rule #4
Information Colon Rule #4
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Dash (—) - What is it?
Dash (—) - What is it?
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Dash Rule #1
Dash Rule #1
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Dash Rule #2
Dash Rule #2
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Ellipses (...) - What is it?
Ellipses (...) - What is it?
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Ellipses Rule #1
Ellipses Rule #1
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Ellipses Rule #2
Ellipses Rule #2
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Plural - What is it?
Plural - What is it?
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Singular Possessive - What is it?
Singular Possessive - What is it?
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Plural Possessive - What is it?
Plural Possessive - What is it?
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Irregular Singular Possessive - What is it?
Irregular Singular Possessive - What is it?
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Irregular Plural Possessive - What is it?
Irregular Plural Possessive - What is it?
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Study Notes
English Course - Week 2
- Agenda: Review of previous material, Week 2 assignment review and discussion, Week 2 presentation, Questions and Recap. Students should be ready to share something interesting or new from the presented material.
Punctuation
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Let's Eat Grandma: Illustrates how punctuation can change the meaning of a sentence. Incorrect placement can alter the intended meaning dramatically.
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Punctuation Saves Lives: Using correct punctuation is crucial for clear communication.
Comma Rules
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Coordinating Comma: A comma is needed before a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet) when connecting two independent clauses.
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Subordinating Comma: A comma follows a dependent clause when it precedes and independent clause and introduces a subordinate thought.
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Unnecessary Information Comma: Commas are used to enclose non-essential phrases or clauses.
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Direct Comma: A comma is used to set off a name or a title being directly addressed.
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Appositive Comma: Commas enclose words or phrases giving extra information about a noun or pronoun.
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Address and Date Comma: Commas follow days, cities, and states within a sentence for clarity.
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Series Comma: Use commas to separate items in a list or series, including between the second to last and last item.
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Absent Words Comma Rule: Remove extra words that are implied by the context for clarity.
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Contrasting Comma: A comma emphasizes a contrasting thought.
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Quotation Comma: Commas are used to introduce a quotation (or to set the beginning of a continuation of a quote)
Problem Sentences
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Run-On Sentence: Two or more independent clauses joined without proper punctuation (e.g., a comma alone or no punctuation)
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Comma Splice: Two or more independent clauses joined with only a comma.
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Five Bandages of Problem Sentences:
- Independent Semicolon
- Coordinating Comma
- Dependent Clause
- Separate Sentences
- Gerund/Infinitive Phrase
The Colon
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Colon use in List context: Introduces a list of items.
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Colons Introduce: Key words (such as "note," "caution"), business letter salutation, and information after an independent clause.
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Colon Rules: A colon introduces extra information, a list, and clarifies meaning after a complete sentence.
The Dash
- Dash Use: Draws attention to the information coming after the dash. Also use dashes to enclose extra information or a contrasting element within a sentence.
The Ellipses
- Ellipsis Marks: Indicate missing or omitted parts of speech or sentences.
Plurals
- Plural Nouns: More than one of a thing.
Singular and Plural Possessives
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Singular Possessives: Indicate possession of a single entity.
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Plural Possessives: Indicate possession by multiple items or entities.
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Irregular Forms: Possessive forms that deviate from standard -s' (e.g., child's).
Additional Information
- Extra Practice: Contains sample exercises and prompts.
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Description
This quiz covers key concepts from Week 2 of the English course, focusing on punctuation and comma usage. It highlights the importance of correct punctuation in altering meaning and provides specific rules for using commas effectively. Prepare to engage with examples and test your understanding of these essential writing skills.
