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Which sentence demonstrates correct semicolon usage, adhering to the principle of linking two related independent clauses?
Which sentence demonstrates correct semicolon usage, adhering to the principle of linking two related independent clauses?
- I went to the store; I bought milk. (correct)
- She sings; she dances; she acts.
- He loves to read, especially; science fiction.
- The rain fell in sheets, however, the game continued.
Given the sentence, "Walking through the forest, the birds chirped loudly," what revision corrects the dangling modifier?
Given the sentence, "Walking through the forest, the birds chirped loudly," what revision corrects the dangling modifier?
- As I walked through the forest, the birds chirped loudly.
- Walking through the forest, I heard the birds chirping loudly. (correct)
- Walking through the forest, the sound of birds chirping.
- I was walking through the forest and overhead the birds chirped loudly.
Which sentence demonstrates a faulty comparison?
Which sentence demonstrates a faulty comparison?
- The efficiency of the new engine is superior to the old model.
- The population of Tokyo is greater than that of New York City.
- The books of John Steinbeck are more compelling than many other authors.
- The paintings of Van Gogh are more vibrant than any modern artist. (correct)
Which sentence correctly uses a quantity word, adhering to the distinction between plural and singular?
Which sentence correctly uses a quantity word, adhering to the distinction between plural and singular?
Identify the sentence that correctly uses a transition word to indicate a contrasting relationship between two ideas.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses a transition word to indicate a contrasting relationship between two ideas.
Select the sentence that correctly uses commas to set off nonessential information.
Select the sentence that correctly uses commas to set off nonessential information.
Which sentence properly distinguishes between the use of 'it's', 'its', and 'its''?
Which sentence properly distinguishes between the use of 'it's', 'its', and 'its''?
Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?
Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?
Given the sentence, "Because the team lost, they felt dejected," which revision best incorporates the relationship between independent and dependent clauses?
Given the sentence, "Because the team lost, they felt dejected," which revision best incorporates the relationship between independent and dependent clauses?
Which phrase uses correct verb tense and voice?
Which phrase uses correct verb tense and voice?
Flashcards
Commas
Commas
Provide information organization
Dashes
Dashes
Emphasize information (drama)
Semicolons
Semicolons
Links two independent clauses.
Colons
Colons
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FANBOYS
FANBOYS
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Commas and Dependent Clauses
Commas and Dependent Clauses
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Transition words and phrases
Transition words and phrases
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Cause-and-effect words
Cause-and-effect words
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Contradictors
Contradictors
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Passive Voice
Passive Voice
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Study Notes
- SAT Practice involves an introduction to colons
- Key things in a friendship: loyalty, humor, and maturity
Semicolons
- Semicolons are for match-making
- Example: Meet; she's passionate about content creation and has a heartfelt compassion
- Semicolons point to what comes next
- Semicolons link two things together
Commas
- Commas are for clarity and clarifying
- Example: "I live in two worlds, one is a world of books"
- Commas provide organizational information
Dashes
- Dashes are for trauma
- Example: "I'm not afraid of commitment—I'm afraid of settling"
- Dashes emphasize information and drama
Punctuation Comparisons
- Period is similar to a semicolon (= ;)
- Semicolons can be used before conjunctive adverbs (; however) (; therefore)
- Colons are similar to dashes (: = -)
Comma Usage
- Commas can be paired with FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)
- Commas are needed with dependent clauses
- Example: "Because London is an old city, it has buildings from different eras"
Transition Words and Phrases
- Transition words and phrases can be used as continuers
- Examples: in addition, moreover, in fact, for example, and then
- Transition words add new and similar ideas, emphasize previous ideas, and convey sequence of events
Cause and Effect Words
- Cause-and-effect words indicate an action or event is the result of a previous action or event
- Examples: therefore, consequently, and thus
Contradictors
- Contradictors signal opposing ideas
- Examples: however, nevertheless, in contrast
Non-Essential Information
- London, which is a very old city, has some extremely modern parts
- Either commas or dashes can be used to add non-essential information
Apostrophes
- Apostrophes show plural vs possessive
- Examples:
- IT'S (it is)
- Its (its fur was back)
- They're (they are)
- Their (their back pack was pink)
- There (there are)
- Who's (who is)
- Whose (whose cab is this)
- Cell's (one cell)
- Cells (multiple)
- Dresses (multiple)
- Press's (one dress)
Verb Tenses
- For/since indicates have been
- "Are" indicates present tense
- Past tense: Instead of "has published" use "published"
Passive Voice
- Example: They are concerned
- Instead of: Concerns are had by them
Parallel Structure & Word Pairs
- Running, singing, dancing are all -ing
- Publish, communicate, present are nouns
Dangling Modifiers
- Incorrect: Born in 2004, Rishab's hobby was computers
- Correct: Born in 2004, computers were Rishab's hobby
Faulty Comparisons - Videos cannot be compared to people
- Incorrect: Though the YouTube video of Rishab are just as well-known as Bob, Rishab was forgotten; the videos cannot be compared to Bob himself
- Correct: Though the YouTube videos of Rishab are just as well-known as the videos of Bob, Rishab was forgotten
- The comparisons between Rishab and another platform should be between Rishab and Rishab videos to a website
Quantity Words
- Number, many, fewer = plural
- Amount, much, less = singular
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