What Are Conventions? Flashcards
1
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conventions
A
- sometimes referred to as “mechanics”
- punctuation, spelling, and grammar
- right vs. wrong
2
Q
convention is not
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- word choice
- organization
- idea
- sentence fluency
3
Q
conventions basics (capitalization)
A
- first word of a sentence
- proper nouns (names)
- titles (people, books, positions, etc.)
- first-person “I”
4
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conventions basics (pronouns)
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- at the end of every sentence
- periods, question marks, exclamation points
5
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convention basics (sentence construction)
A
- sentences must have a subject
- sentences must have a predicate (verb)
- must express a complete thought
