Elements of Style

Question 0

In a series of three or more terms with a single conjunction, use a comma after each term except the last

Answer 0

Rule 2

-omit serial comma for business names

Question 1

Form the possessive singular of nouns by adding ‘s

Answer 1

Rule 1

- 4 exceptions

Question 2

Enclose parenthetic expressions between commas

Answer 2

Rule 3

-restrictive modifiers are not parenthetic

Question 3

Place a comma before a conjunction introducing an independent clause

Answer 3

Rule 4

- and, but, for, nor, or, yet, so

Question 4

Do not join independent clauses with a comma

Answer 4

Rule 5

-semi colons suggest close relationship

Question 5

Do not break sentences in two

Answer 5

Rule 6

-sentences must be independent clauses

Question 6

Use a colon after an independent clause to introduce a list of particulars, an appositive, an amplification, or an illustrative quotation

Answer 6

Rule 7

-follows independent clause

Question 7

Use a dash to set off an abrupt break or interruption and to announce a long appositive or summary

Answer 7

Rule 8

-usually use a comma

Question 8

The number of the subject determines the number of the verb

Answer 8

Rule 9

-use plural verb with “one of..”

Question 9

Use the proper case of pronoun

Answer 9

Rule 10

-whom is subjective

Question 10

A participial phrase at the beginning of a sentence must refer to the grammatical subject

Answer 10

Rule 11

-“misplaced modifiers”