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The most frequently used mark of punctuation is the?
The most frequently used mark of punctuation is the?
comma
The major coordinate conjunctions are?
The major coordinate conjunctions are?
and, but, or, and nor
Which sentence uses a comma correctly?
Which sentence uses a comma correctly?
We went to the grocery store, and we bought a gallon of milk.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Which sentence(s) is(are) punctuated correctly?
Which sentence(s) is(are) punctuated correctly?
A noun that identifies another noun or pronoun that comes immediately before it is called a(n)?
A noun that identifies another noun or pronoun that comes immediately before it is called a(n)?
Some common interruption expressions are the following?
Some common interruption expressions are the following?
Which uses the comma correctly?
Which uses the comma correctly?
Which sentence is punctuated incorrectly?
Which sentence is punctuated incorrectly?
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A semicolon is?
A semicolon is?
When typing, leave ________ space(s) after a semicolon.
When typing, leave ________ space(s) after a semicolon.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Items in a series are usually separated by?
Items in a series are usually separated by?
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
The mark of punctuation used to announce a list or rule is the?
The mark of punctuation used to announce a list or rule is the?
A colon should not be used after ________ that introduces a list.
A colon should not be used after ________ that introduces a list.
How many spaces should be left after a colon when typing?
How many spaces should be left after a colon when typing?
Which sentence uses the colon correctly?
Which sentence uses the colon correctly?
The period is used for?
The period is used for?
Which uses the period correctly?
Which uses the period correctly?
Which of the following needs periods?
Which of the following needs periods?
The dash is used instead of which mark of punctuation?
The dash is used instead of which mark of punctuation?
Which sentence uses parentheses correctly?
Which sentence uses parentheses correctly?
Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?
Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?
Italics are used for?
Italics are used for?
Hyphens are used with?
Hyphens are used with?
Which uses the hyphen correctly?
Which uses the hyphen correctly?
Which uses the hyphen correctly?
Which uses the hyphen correctly?
Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?
Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?
Which of the following uses the apostrophe incorrectly?
Which of the following uses the apostrophe incorrectly?
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Study Notes
Punctuation Essentials
- The comma is the most frequently used punctuation mark.
- Major coordinate conjunctions include: and, but, or, nor.
Correct Comma Usage
- Example of correct comma usage: "We went to the grocery store, and we bought a gallon of milk."
- Correct sentence punctuation: "Juan and Mary went to Chicago, but they didn't see the Sears Tower."
- Correctly punctuated list: "Victoria brought apples, bananas, and pears."
Interruption and Appositives
- Common interruption expressions include: unfortunately, however, and therefore.
- An appositive is a noun that identifies another noun or pronoun immediately before it.
Date and Time Formatting
- Correct comma usage in dates: May 1, 2005.
- Incorrect punctuation example: "David will leave on May 15, 2004 at 3:15 p.m." (missing comma before time).
Semicolons and Colons
- A semicolon is stronger than a comma but not as strong as a period.
- One space should be left after a semicolon when typing.
- Example of correct punctuation with a semicolon: "I ate; however, I didn't sleep."
- Colons are used to announce lists or rules. One space should be left after a colon.
Parentheses and Quotation Marks
- Example of correct parentheses usage: "Mr. Janis (the new manager) is very helpful."
- Both examples a and b demonstrate correct quotation mark usage.
Italics, Hyphens, and Dashes
- Italics are used for various written formats and titles.
- Hyphens are used in compound numbers (e.g., twenty-five) and fractions (e.g., one-third).
- Dashes can replace hyphens in certain contexts.
Apostrophes
- Apostrophes are used to indicate possession (e.g., "the student's book").
- Incorrect usage of apostrophes includes: "those coats are their's" (correct form is "theirs").
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