Punctuation
... English grammar, they borrowed heavily from the rules of Latin grammar. One of these rules involved something called a split infinitive. In Latin, an infinitive cannot be split because it is only one word. In English, though, the infinitive has two parts—to + a verb—and these parts can be separated ...
... English grammar, they borrowed heavily from the rules of Latin grammar. One of these rules involved something called a split infinitive. In Latin, an infinitive cannot be split because it is only one word. In English, though, the infinitive has two parts—to + a verb—and these parts can be separated ...
PPA 503 – The Public Policy
... Major words in titles and headings Not conjunctions, articles, or short prepositions, but all words four letters or longer. Capitalize all verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns. When a capitalized word is hyphenated, capitalize both words. Capitalize the first word after a colon or dash ...
... Major words in titles and headings Not conjunctions, articles, or short prepositions, but all words four letters or longer. Capitalize all verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns. When a capitalized word is hyphenated, capitalize both words. Capitalize the first word after a colon or dash ...
Midterm review 2016-17 - Copley
... 4. Name the three articles: 5. Underline the adjectives in the following sentence (2): Fierce storms frighten me and they make me want to run quickly and hide under my large bed. 6. Circle any of the following words that cannot be helping verbs (7): have ...
... 4. Name the three articles: 5. Underline the adjectives in the following sentence (2): Fierce storms frighten me and they make me want to run quickly and hide under my large bed. 6. Circle any of the following words that cannot be helping verbs (7): have ...
Sentence Structure Errors for ENGL 09 Online
... Question: Is there a conjunction in the sentence? Is there one of the seven coordinating conjunctions? How about the second group-- do you see any subordinating conjunctions. Conjunctive adverbs? No? I don’t either! Therefore we have S/V + S/V with no conjunction. The comma is what makes it a comma ...
... Question: Is there a conjunction in the sentence? Is there one of the seven coordinating conjunctions? How about the second group-- do you see any subordinating conjunctions. Conjunctive adverbs? No? I don’t either! Therefore we have S/V + S/V with no conjunction. The comma is what makes it a comma ...
COP_simple-sent_IV-AP
... At the beginning to every class, look at the board to see which number. Then immediately begin working on the assignment. Periodically, I will take up this packet for a grade. 1. Simple sentence A sentence with a single independent clause (may have long phrases within it). Though it can contain a co ...
... At the beginning to every class, look at the board to see which number. Then immediately begin working on the assignment. Periodically, I will take up this packet for a grade. 1. Simple sentence A sentence with a single independent clause (may have long phrases within it). Though it can contain a co ...
Help with Grammar and Punctuation
... 'I thought you’d be ready by now.' 4. If the speech follows where we find out about who is speaking, you should use a comma to introduce the piece of speech, before the first speech mark Example: Luke replied, ‘If you like.’ 5. If the direct speech is broken up by a speaker’s name , you need a comma ...
... 'I thought you’d be ready by now.' 4. If the speech follows where we find out about who is speaking, you should use a comma to introduce the piece of speech, before the first speech mark Example: Luke replied, ‘If you like.’ 5. If the direct speech is broken up by a speaker’s name , you need a comma ...
ML1S/revised 7-22-02 - Royal Fireworks Press
... coordinating conjunction and; rocked is a past tense transitive action verb; the is an adjective (definite article) modifying the noun night; and thunderously is an adverb which modifies the verb rocked. Parts of the sentence: Explosions and cataclysms is the compound subject of the verb rocked; nig ...
... coordinating conjunction and; rocked is a past tense transitive action verb; the is an adjective (definite article) modifying the noun night; and thunderously is an adverb which modifies the verb rocked. Parts of the sentence: Explosions and cataclysms is the compound subject of the verb rocked; nig ...
1. A sentence is a group of words expressing a complete
... cornflakes, oatmeal, grits and gravy, and yogurt on toast.) (Explanation ex. Our math tutor wants just one thing from us: that we try our best.) We also use the colon to set off a formal quotation. (ex. My father was always using his favorite quotation from Yogi Berra: “It ain’t over till it’s over. ...
... cornflakes, oatmeal, grits and gravy, and yogurt on toast.) (Explanation ex. Our math tutor wants just one thing from us: that we try our best.) We also use the colon to set off a formal quotation. (ex. My father was always using his favorite quotation from Yogi Berra: “It ain’t over till it’s over. ...
Explosions and cataclysms rocked the night thunderously.
... coordinating conjunction and; rocked is a past tense transitive action verb; the is an adjective (definite article) modifying the noun night; and thunderously is an adverb which modifies the verb rocked. Parts of the sentence: Explosions and cataclysms is the compound subject of the verb rocked; nig ...
... coordinating conjunction and; rocked is a past tense transitive action verb; the is an adjective (definite article) modifying the noun night; and thunderously is an adverb which modifies the verb rocked. Parts of the sentence: Explosions and cataclysms is the compound subject of the verb rocked; nig ...
CLEAR: Grammar
... the main subject or main verb are missing, it is a dependent clause (which cannot stand alone). Remember that a “subject” is not just any noun; it is specifically that noun which is doing the main action of the sentence. The worst mistake students make is to think that a dependent clause can stand a ...
... the main subject or main verb are missing, it is a dependent clause (which cannot stand alone). Remember that a “subject” is not just any noun; it is specifically that noun which is doing the main action of the sentence. The worst mistake students make is to think that a dependent clause can stand a ...
Compound Sentences
... ◦ Possessive – to show ownership We will deal with these only in terms of usage problems. ...
... ◦ Possessive – to show ownership We will deal with these only in terms of usage problems. ...
Grammar Rules for Corrections
... 1. Semicolon = Period. Semicolons are used between two complete sentences. 2. Don’t use semicolons with FANBOYS conjunctions. 3. A comma + a FANBOYS conjunction = Period. This is used between two complete sentences. 4. A semicolon is used before conjunctive adverbs such as however, moreover, and the ...
... 1. Semicolon = Period. Semicolons are used between two complete sentences. 2. Don’t use semicolons with FANBOYS conjunctions. 3. A comma + a FANBOYS conjunction = Period. This is used between two complete sentences. 4. A semicolon is used before conjunctive adverbs such as however, moreover, and the ...
COMPOUND SENTENCE A compound sentence contains two
... and verb and express a complete thought, but they can also contain compound subjects or verbs. COMPOUND SENTENCE A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. The coordinators are as follows: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. (Helpful hint: The first lette ...
... and verb and express a complete thought, but they can also contain compound subjects or verbs. COMPOUND SENTENCE A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. The coordinators are as follows: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. (Helpful hint: The first lette ...
Semicolons
... Punctuate each sentence correctly by adding a semicolon, a comma, or both. 1. I hate to wash my car’s windows nevertheless it’s a job that must be done. 2. My guitar is old and rusty however it sounds beautiful. 3. We toured the darkroom then we watched the models pose for the photographer. 4. Schoo ...
... Punctuate each sentence correctly by adding a semicolon, a comma, or both. 1. I hate to wash my car’s windows nevertheless it’s a job that must be done. 2. My guitar is old and rusty however it sounds beautiful. 3. We toured the darkroom then we watched the models pose for the photographer. 4. Schoo ...
Connecting the Direct Quote
... Avoid quote plunking, i.e., dropping a quotation into a paragraph without introducing it. Below are three ways to smoothly lead into a direct quote. Verb, “C… 1. Use an attributive verb and a comma. Examples of attributive verbs are: says claims notes writes exclaims argues (for more attributive ver ...
... Avoid quote plunking, i.e., dropping a quotation into a paragraph without introducing it. Below are three ways to smoothly lead into a direct quote. Verb, “C… 1. Use an attributive verb and a comma. Examples of attributive verbs are: says claims notes writes exclaims argues (for more attributive ver ...
Editing
... 1. I am thinking the matter over and I shall give you an answer tomorrow. 2. We must make a decision for they want to know what we plan to do. 3. I do not have an account at Union Savings but I hear it has a good reputation. 4. John will accept the position or he will hand in his resignation. 5. I s ...
... 1. I am thinking the matter over and I shall give you an answer tomorrow. 2. We must make a decision for they want to know what we plan to do. 3. I do not have an account at Union Savings but I hear it has a good reputation. 4. John will accept the position or he will hand in his resignation. 5. I s ...
Fragments, Comma Splices and Run-ons
... An appositive is a noun phrase that renames and clarifies anther noun. Because an appositive can be long, writers sometimes mistake one as a complete sentence. By itself, however, an appositive is not a sentence. An appositive fragment will begin with a noun and usually include one or more clarifyin ...
... An appositive is a noun phrase that renames and clarifies anther noun. Because an appositive can be long, writers sometimes mistake one as a complete sentence. By itself, however, an appositive is not a sentence. An appositive fragment will begin with a noun and usually include one or more clarifyin ...
Punctuation
... English grammar, they borrowed heavily from the rules of Latin grammar. One of these rules involved something called a split infinitive. In Latin, an infinitive cannot be split because it is only one word. In English, though, the infinitive has two parts—to + a verb—and these parts can be separated ...
... English grammar, they borrowed heavily from the rules of Latin grammar. One of these rules involved something called a split infinitive. In Latin, an infinitive cannot be split because it is only one word. In English, though, the infinitive has two parts—to + a verb—and these parts can be separated ...
ALL-TOO-COMMON ERRORS
... somebody/one/thing will take SINGULAR PN’s, as in “Each of the students submitted his/her essays.” Here, “his/her” refers to each, not students, because “each” is the proper subject and “students” is the object of the preposition. (EXCEPTIONS: both, a few, a couple of, many, several will take PLURAL ...
... somebody/one/thing will take SINGULAR PN’s, as in “Each of the students submitted his/her essays.” Here, “his/her” refers to each, not students, because “each” is the proper subject and “students” is the object of the preposition. (EXCEPTIONS: both, a few, a couple of, many, several will take PLURAL ...
Grammar For Business Writing
... • Be sure single and plural subjects are paired with the right verb. • Example: Organizational skills and planning is very important to master. • Edited example: Organizational skills and planning are very important to master. ...
... • Be sure single and plural subjects are paired with the right verb. • Example: Organizational skills and planning is very important to master. • Edited example: Organizational skills and planning are very important to master. ...
Punctuation - Ashland Theological Seminary
... RULE: Do not use a comma between compound elements that are not independent clauses. Though a comma should be used before a coordinating conjunction, do not extend this rule to other compound word groups. ...
... RULE: Do not use a comma between compound elements that are not independent clauses. Though a comma should be used before a coordinating conjunction, do not extend this rule to other compound word groups. ...
commas - Bucks County Community College
... Independent clause + comma + coordinating + independent clause. conjunction 15. The students opened their crisp, new notebooks. Two adjectives that can be interchanged 16. The band stopped playing after the roof began to leak. Independent clause + no comma + dependent clause. 17. My car ran beautifu ...
... Independent clause + comma + coordinating + independent clause. conjunction 15. The students opened their crisp, new notebooks. Two adjectives that can be interchanged 16. The band stopped playing after the roof began to leak. Independent clause + no comma + dependent clause. 17. My car ran beautifu ...
commas - Bucks County Community College
... Independent clause + comma + coordinating + independent clause. conjunction 15. The students opened their crisp, new notebooks. Two adjectives that can be interchanged 16. The band stopped playing after the roof began to leak. Independent clause + no comma + dependent clause. 17. My car ran beautifu ...
... Independent clause + comma + coordinating + independent clause. conjunction 15. The students opened their crisp, new notebooks. Two adjectives that can be interchanged 16. The band stopped playing after the roof began to leak. Independent clause + no comma + dependent clause. 17. My car ran beautifu ...
Comma Usage II
... An absolute is typically a noun and a modifier—usually a participle but not always—and is used to modify or describe nouns or entire sentences. Absolutes work like a camera zooming in and focusing on a specific detail of a noun or pronoun in the independent clause. An absolute is always separated fr ...
... An absolute is typically a noun and a modifier—usually a participle but not always—and is used to modify or describe nouns or entire sentences. Absolutes work like a camera zooming in and focusing on a specific detail of a noun or pronoun in the independent clause. An absolute is always separated fr ...
Common Grammar Mistakes presentation
... • The students in the class were from Lynchburg, Virginia; Washington, D.C.; and Raleigh, North Carolina. ...
... • The students in the class were from Lynchburg, Virginia; Washington, D.C.; and Raleigh, North Carolina. ...