english rules Flashcards
1 comma
seperates and ic and a dc
2 commas
create a parenthetical
parentheticals
can be removed from the sentance without a change in the meaning
comma + FANBOYS
seperate 2 ic
semicolons
separate 2 ic
colons
always follow a ic
dashes
always follow a ic
2 dashes
create a parenthetical
pronoun questions
find the noun it is replacing
verb questions
find subject of the verb and check the tense
writers goal
homework trick: if the goal was the prompt would the author get an A
placement questions
use keywords, time, transitions, main ideas
transition questions
take transition out and decide sentance realtionship
add and delete questions
is it relevant and necessary - cross of answers with false explinations
which choice best questions
choose specific answer to the goal
diction and wordiness
are the unnecessary or repeated words? is the sentence meaning clear?
simple is better
commas listing
only when items are in the same category
commas people
dont need a comma when the title of the person precedes it