Mid-term

Question 1

Join independent clauses using a comma and one of the seven coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.(Last night, I watched Lord of the Rings, my roommate did her homework for her math class.)

Answer 1

Last night, I watched Lord of the Rings, but my roommate did her homework for her math class.

Question 2

Join independent clauses with a semicolon if the independent clauses are closely related.(After class, I like to go to the gym the workout helps me relieve stress.)

Answer 2

After class, I like to go to the gym; the workout helps me relieve stress.

Question 3

Join independent clauses with a colon if the second independent clause summarizes or explains the first independent clause.(During the summer, the dogs dig holes under the oak tree and fall asleep the cold dirt helps them cool off.)

Answer 3

During the summer, the dogs dig holes under the oak tree and fall asleep: the cold dirt helps them cool off.

Question 4

Join independent clauses with a dash to add emphasis to the second independent clause if it contains emotional significance or makes an especially important point.(When I walked across the stage at graduation, my parents cried, they were so proud because I was the first person in my family to get a degree.)

Answer 4

When I walked across the stage at graduation, my parents cried – they were so proud because I was the first person in my family to get a degree.

Question 5

Join independent clauses with a period. (I can’t go to the party on Saturday, I can meet for lunch on Sunday.)

Answer 5

I can’t go to the party on Saturday. I can meet for lunch on Sunday.

Question 6

Join independent clauses with a subordinating conjunction.
(I planted an herb garden, I love cooking with fresh ingredients.)

Answer 6

I planted an herb garden because I love cooking with fresh ingredients.