Test No. 3 Grammer Flashcards

1
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The Four Uses of Commas

A

1) Separates items in lists
2) After introductory clauses for clarification
3) Before FANBOYS conjunctions
4) to enclose non-essential information

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2
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Singular Noun Apostrophes

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Uses apostrophe + s to show posession

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3
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Plural Noun Apostrophes

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Just an apostrophe for plurals ending in S

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4
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Irregular Noun Apostrophes

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If plural and not ending in S, add ‘s to most irregular nouns

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5
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What do semicolons do?

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Links closely related independent clauses with conjunction

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6
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What do colons do?

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Introduces a list, quotation, explanation

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7
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Main Rule for Colons

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They may only come after a complete sentence

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8
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What are dashes used for?

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They are used for emphasis or to introduce a list

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9
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What do parenthesis do?

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They are used for additional info. or side notes (without disrupting the flow.)

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10
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What are run-ons sentences?

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Run-ons avoid joining independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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11
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What are fragment sentences?

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Incomplete sentences. (Avoided by ensuring sentences have subjects and verbs)

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12
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What do quotation marks do?

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They enclose direct speech or quotations.

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13
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What is the main rule of quotation marks?

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Commas and periods remain inside of quotation marks while ? and ! go inside if part of quoted material.

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