Punctuation Flashcards
1
Q
Four usages of commas
A
- separated items in lists
- after introductory clauses for clarification
- before FANBOYS/Coord. conj.
- encloses non-essential information
2
Q
Apostrophes
A
Singular: uses and apostrophe with an S
Plural: Just an apostrophe when ending in S
Irregular: If plural and not ending in S, add S
3
Q
Semicolons
A
Links related ind. clauses with conjunction.
4
Q
Colons and its rule
A
Used to introduce lists, quotations, explanations.
Rule: Must come after a complete sentence.
5
Q
Dashes
A
For emphasis or to introduce a list.
6
Q
Parenthesis
A
For additional info. or side notes
7
Q
Run-ons
A
Clauses joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.
8
Q
Fragments
A
Incomplete sentences
9
Q
. and , rule
A
Must be inside quotation marks
10
Q
! and ? rule
A
If part of quotations, must remain inside.
