Quarter 2 Grammar Guide:

Question 1

Comma Rules:

What are “Introductory words?”

(can flip card, it’s not a definition based question)

Answer 1

Introductory words or phrases are used at the beginning of sentences to transition, indicate time, or provide context.
(Ex. Yes, Carson is in class today.)

Other Examples: First, additionally, meanwhile, additionally, moreover, furthermore, etc.

Question 2

Comma Rules:

What are “Introductory phrases?”

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(Hint: Use commas after words, phrases, and clauses that come at the beginning of a sentence)

Answer 2

Introductory phrases are great tools to start sentences.
(Exs. Arriving late, Ella sat by the door.
During the long meeting, he fell asleep. (D,I)

Other examples:
1. “At the beginning of the day, I like to plan my schedule.”
2. “In the meantime, you can review the report.”
3. “As a result, the project was completed on time.”

Question 3

Comma rules:

What are “Interrupters” in a sentence?

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Answer 3

Interrupters are words that break up a sentence.

Examples:
- You know, of course, that we wouldn’t miss your birthday.
- We will meet again next week, by the way

Question 4

Comma rules:

What is a “A direct address” in a sentence?

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Answer 4

A direct address is the name of a person spoken to directly. It can come anywhere in the sentence. Separate it with commas.

Examples:
- Jackie, I need your help with this.
- Come into my office, Jack, for a few minutes.

Question 5

Comma rules:

What is “Appositive” in a sentence?

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Answer 5

An appositive phrase adds info about the noun that immediately comes before it.

Examples:
- The president of the club, Carter McDonald, will present the award winners.
- My sister, who is six, is in first grade.

Question 6

Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers:

What does “Modifier or Modify” Mean?

(know the meaning and memorize)

Answer 6

The word “modify” means to change. A modifier gives more information about another part of the sentence.

Question 7

Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers:

What are “Misplaced modifiers?”

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Answer 7

Misplaced modifier:
The broken man’s computer was fixed. (MISPLACED MODIFIER - The man was not broken.)
The man’s broken computer was fixed. (CORRECT)

Question 8

Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers:

What are “Dangling modifiers?”

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Answer 8

Dangling modifier:
Hungry, the sandwich was eaten by me. (DANGLING MODIFIER - The sandwich was not hungry.)
Hungry, I ate the sandwich. (CORRECT)