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English exam
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| WHy should we punctuate? | Helps with flow, increases reader's comprehension, improves readability, provides pauses, conveys messages correctly |
| About the comma | Punctuation mark that indicates a pause between parts of a sentence. Separate items on a list. Set apart dialogue. Punctuate numerals and dates. |
| Dependent clause | Words cant stand alone, needs more. |
| Independent clause | Complete sentence that can stand alone |
| Coordinating conjunctions: | fanboy conjuctions |
| Subordinating conjunctions: | After, although, as, when, while, until, because, before, if, since. Aaawwubbis words. |
| Comma rule 1 | Comma is used to separate items in a list |
| Comma rule 2 | Comma used to set apart dialogue from narration. |
| Comma rule 3 | Comma used to set apart dependent and independent clauses |
| Comma rule 4 | Comma is used to conjoin two independent clauses when used with a coordinating conjunction. |
| Comma rule 5 | Comma used to set apart parenthetical elements. |
| Comma rule 6 | Comma used to set apart coordinating ajectives. |
| Comma rule 7 | Comma used in numerals and dates. |
| What is a comma splice? | When you use a comma to conjoin two independent clauses. |
| A comma is used to separate items in a list or series. T or f | True |
| A comma is used to separate narration and dialogue. *T or F | true |
| A comma is used to join two independent clauses together, without a conjunction. T or F | False |
| A comma is used to join together an independent and dependent clause. T or F | True |
| A comma is used to punctuate the end of a sentence. T or F | False |
| A comma is used to separate coordinating adjectives. T or F | True |
| A comma is used to set apart parenthetical elements. T or F | True |
| A comma is used with a conjunction to join two independent clauses. T or F | True |
| A comma is used to show possession. T or F | False |
| A comma is used to punctuate numerals and dates. T or F | True |
| Which sentence is correct? * 1/1 She is bringing candy, soda, and chips to the party. She is bringing candy, soda, and, chips to the party. | She is bringing candy, soda, and chips to the party. |
| Which sentence is correct? *It is already noon. I need to eat some lunch. It is already noon, I need to eat some lunch. | It is already noon. I need to eat some lunch. |
| Which sentence is correct? * 1/1 “Let’s go to the arcade today,” Jennifer suggested. “Let’s go to the arcade today”, Jennifer suggested. | “Let’s go to the arcade today,” Jennifer suggested. |
| Which sentence is correct? * 1/1 Brussels sprouts are my favorite vegetable, but I only like them roasted. Brussels sprouts are my favorite vegetable, I only like them roasted. | Brussels sprouts are my favorite vegetable, but I only like them roasted. |
| Which sentence is correct? *After he shot the winning soccer, goal he flung his arms up to celebrate. After he shot the winning soccer goal, he flung his arms up to celebrate. | After he shot the winning soccer goal, he flung his arms up to celebrate. |
| Which sentence is correct? * 1/1 Angela exclaimed to your younger brother, “Don’t do that Sam!” Angela exclaimed to your younger brother “Don’t do that Sam!” | Angela exclaimed to your younger brother, “Don’t do that Sam! |
| Which sentence is correct? * 1/1 The disheveled unorganized, student lost the homework. The disheveled, unorganized student lost the homework. | The disheveled, unorganized student lost the homework. |
| What is a comma splice? * | Using a comma to separate independent clauses, without a conjuntction |
| Which sentence contains a comma splice? * 1/1 My brother was late, as usual. My brother was late, we were tardy to class. My brother was late, so we were tardy to class. My brother was late; we were tardy to class. | My brother was late, we were tardy to class. |
| In order to fix a comma splice, what can you do? Use a semicolon instead of a comma Use a period instead of the comma Insert a conjunction after the comma All of the above None of the above, because the sentence needs to be completely reworded | All of the above |
| What are FANBOYS? * 1/1 Coordinating Conjunctions Subordinating Conjunctions Adverbs Parenthetical Elements | Coordinating Conjunctions |
| What are AAAWWUBBIS Words? * 1/1 Coordinating Conjunctions Subordinating Conjunctions Adverbs Parenthetical Elements | Subordinating Conjunctions |
| HALLENGE QUESTION: What is the Oxford Comma? * Not using a comma in a sentence Using a comma at the end of a list, before the word "and" Using a comma to separate independent clauses, without a conjunction Using a semicolon instead of a comma | Using a comma at the end of a list, before the word "and" |
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