4. Punctuation Review Flashcards
1
Q
Comma - Indicates a
A
pause
2
Q
Comma - Sets off
A
phrases (openers, interrupters, closers)
3
Q
Comma - Connects independent clauses when use with one of the
A
FANBOYS
4
Q
Comma - Separates items in a
A
series
5
Q
Semicolon - stronger than a ___________ but weaker than a ___________
A
comma; period
6
Q
Semicolon - Connects ___________ clauses
A
independent
7
Q
Semicolon - Separates items that contain internal
A
punctuation
8
Q
Colon - Indicates a
A
stop
9
Q
Colon - Introduces lists, a ____________ or ___________, or a longer quotation
A
summary; explanation
10
Q
Dash - Indicates a
A
stop
11
Q
Dash - Sets off
A
major interruption (stronger than would be indicated by a comma)
12
Q
Dash - Sets off a summary after a
A
list
