Grammar Flashcards
1
Q
Its or It’s
A
Its = possession (its hat)
It’s = contraction (It is or It has)
2
Q
Independent clause
A
Subject and verb In a sentence that can stand alone.
3
Q
Dependent clause
A
Contains subject and verb but doesn’t express a complete thought
4
Q
; will work if….
A
There is no “for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
5
Q
Affect & Effect
A
Affect = verb (to act or change)
Effect = noun (change the results when something is done or happens)
A (v)ery Easy (n)oun
6
Q
Fewer & Less
A
Fewer = #’s (Fewer bags)
Less = can’t quantify (Use less plastic)
7
Q
APA & MLA
A
APA = last name and date
MLA = page #
