J101 Grammar Final
Which of the following sentences is incorrectly punctuated?
"I don't want do any homework", Ron said.
Examples of sentence fragments:
- The gray room. - The gray loud room. - The sound of the gray room.
When is it appropriate to use an exclamation mark?
- as a call to action -to demonstrate hostility -as a point of enthusiasm
What happens when you bring two independent clauses together?
-Run-on sentence -easy to mess up -comma splice
What are gramatical characteristics of the word everyone?
-Should be used with a singular verb for subject verb-agreement. -It's a singular noun -Grammatically interchangeable with the word "everybody."
Identify grammatical characteristics of the word everyone.
-Should be used with a singular verb for subject verb-agreement. -It is a singular noun.
Identify the underlined independent clauses in the following sentences. Select all that apply.
-Since you won't give me a discount, I can't afford to buy it. (I can't afford to buy it) -You need to let me know whenever you are in town next time (You need to let me know)
Reasons why spelling in the English language is so difficult?
-The difficulty religious scribes faced when converting Latin into English and vice versa -Migration patterns following the Black Death -The Norman invasion of England, which resulted in the proliferation of French phrases in elite society - The publishing of Webster's dictionary
M dash (-)
-adds emphasis -option in place of comma or colon -avoids comma clutter -less formal -can be used inside or at the end of a sentence
Ways to fix a comma splice
-break the sentence into two -add a semicolon between the independent clauses -add a comma and conjunction word between the independent clauses
Em dashes (-):
-can be used to replace a pair of commas -can be used for emphasis -are a less formal style of punctuation
Describe a compound adjective
-should be understood as one word that modifies a noun -are two or more words that together create an adjective -use a hyphen (Ex: green-eyed, cold-hearted)
What are the appropriate uses of the semicolon?
-to join two clauses that are linked conceptually and you want to refer back -to separate items in a long, complicated list
Semicolon (;)
-used to refer back to what was said before -only use independent clauses
Colon (:)
-used to set up lists or things to come next -always going to refer to what's ahead
What style do we use in this class?
AP style
What voice sentences are usually stronger, shorter and more direct than passive voice sentences?
Active
What part of speech is the word 'early' in the following sentence? The early train arrives at 10:45 a.m
Adjective
What part of speech is the word 'early' in the following sentence? The 10:45am train arrived early.
Adverb
Which of the following sentences is a grammatically correct pluralization?
All students must finish their homework before class.
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: Kenyon runs the steeplechase because he has great endurance.
Because he has great endurance
What's the best way to express the difference between jargon and clichés?
Cliches are tired, overused phrases. Jargon is language that's specific to a field and often hard for outsiders to understand.
Change the following sentence from the passive voice into the active voice. What's the object of the new active voice sentence? Cricket was played by him.
Cricket
Mark the choice that is correctly worded and punctuated using the Oxford Comma
Dora's favorite movies are "Titanic," "Catch Me If You Can," "The Aviator," and "The Great Gatsby."
A comma splice should be used to connect two independent clauses.
FALSE
The split infinitive is also known as the comma splice.
FALSE
A comma splice should be used to connect two independent clauses.
False
Change the following sentence from the passive voice into the active voice. The entire house was painted by Tom. What's the object of the new active voice sentence?
House
Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: I need a haircut today, since my hair is getting in my eyes.
I need a haircut today
Which of the following sentences correctly uses semicolons in a list?
I really like beef, with mushroom sauce; pasta, with Alfredo sauce; and salad, with French dressing.
Which of the following sentences is written in a plural format to avoid the 'singular they' challenge and ensure inclusivity?
If people want to visit the Statue of Liberty, they should make reservations.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses semicolons in a list?
In the meeting today we have Dr. Thompson; Free University of Berlin, Dr. Watson; American University in Cairo, Dr. Custard; London Metropolitan University, and Dr. Mable Syrup; Auckland University of Technology.
Change the following sentence from the passive voice into the active voice. What's the subject of the new active voice sentence? The prime rib was ordered by Jake
Jake
Mark the choice that is correctly worded and punctuated using the Oxford Comma:
Janie's favorite movies are "Titanic," "When Harry Met Sally," "Beaches," and "50 First Dates."
Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: Jason is tired because he only slept for five hours last night.
Jason is tired
Identify the antecedent in the following sentence: Jenn eats her salad.
Jenn
Which of the following sentences is an example of a comma splice?
Jenn ran to the forest, Elim chased squirrels.
Which of the following sentences is incorrect?
Julian said, "I didn't go to class because I was sick".
Which of the following sentences is using passive voice?
Kate is loved by William.
Pluralize the following sentence in a way that's grammatically correct: Every marathon runner needs to stretch, drink lots of water and lace up his or her shoes before the race.
Marathon runners need to stretch, drink lots of water and lace up their shoes before the race
Identify the antecedent in the following sentence: Marcus put his book on the table.
Marcus
Which of the following sentences is punctuated incorrectly?
Mary said, "I didn't attend the ceremony because I was sick".
In what voice does the object of the action gets promoted to the subject position?
Passive
What does the work of nouns that are already established
Pronouns
According to Steven Pinker, what's the most important thing writers can do to improve their writing?
Read voraciously
Identify the dependent (or subordinate) clause of the following sentence: Since I was running late in the morning, I forgot my lunch, keys and I.D.
Since I was running late in the morning
Identify the dependent clause of the following sentence: Since I was super tired in the morning, I forgot my socks, keys and I.D.
Since I was super tired in the morning
What is a simple sentence structure you can use that helps minimize grammar errors?
Subject-Verb-Object
Using language that fails to take into account the knowledge of the reader is an example of what type of writing problem?
The Curse of Knowledge
Change the sentence below from the passive voice into the active voice. What's the subject of the new active voice sentence? The fish was caught by the seagull.
The Seagull
Which of the following is an example of a comma splice?
The University of Oregon is one of the world's premier schools for sports, it is building a new Hayward Field to host global track meets.
Choose the correct sentence
The horribly sunburned aardvark carefully rubbed the coconut-smelling lotion on his lobster-red arms.
Change the sentence below from the passive voice into the active voice. What's the object of the new active voice sentence? The letter was mailed by Maya.
The letter
According to Steven Pinker, which of the following is not a purpose of the classic style?
To make writers seem more intelligent than they actually are
Which of the following phrases is an example of a split infinitive?
To quickly chew
Which of the following sentences is an example of a comma splice?
Todd reviewed the quiz in class, now I understand it.
Change the following sentence from the passive voice into the active voice. The entire house was painted by Tom. What's the subject of the new active voice sentence?
Tom
What is a comma splice?
Two independent clauses joined by a comma without a conjunction
______ afraid of death?
Who's
The semicolon was invented by:
a Venetian printer named Aldus Manutius, who considered the mark an elegant way to continue sentences
Use everyday when describing
a regularly-occurring activity
How does the crime rate _____ hiring levels by local police forces?
affect
The burning of the Amazon rain forest isn't just something that _______ Brazilians.
affects
conjunctions
and, but, or, because, etc.
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: Kenyon runs the steeplechase because he has great endurance.
because he has great endurance
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: The coffee was brewing because it was early morning.
because it was early morning.
According to Steven Pinker in the Sense of Style, what's the starting point for all good writers?
being a good reader
Fewer is for things you _____. Less is for things you don't ____
count
Pronouns:
do the work of nouns that are already established
Pronouns
does the work for nouns you already know ("stunt double" for your noun) Ex: I, me, my, you, your, he, him, his, she, her, etc.
Using the internet for eight hours a day or more can have a negative _____ on your brain.
effect
Ricardo eats a healthy breakfast _______.
every day
Use ______ when measuring time
every day
Video games play an important role in _____ life.
everyday
Compared to 100 years ago, today there are _______ telegraph operators.
fewer
Last fall, there were _______ sunny days than this fall.
fewer
She gets in _____ workouts than he does.
fewer
Identify the pronoun in the following sentence. Marcus put his book on the table.
his
Identify the pronoun in the following sentence: Bill shot amazing footage of his son's birthday.
his
The car lost _________ rear bumper in an accident.
its
Charlie drinks _____ wine than he used to.
less
Elim drinks _____ beer than he used to.
less
We tend to wear _____ clothing in hot weather.
less
Its is a ____ pronoun.
possessive
Identify the verb in the following sentence: Yara ran 13 miles during cross-country practice.
ran
The term free gift is an example of what kind of writing problem?
redundancy
Active voice sentences are usually:
stronger, shorter and more direct than passive voice sentences.
In the Sense of Style, what does author Steven Pinker mean by the phrase The Curse of Knowledge?
the problem that happens when a writer knows too much about a subject, and struggles to render it clearly to a reader who doesn't know as much
In passive voice:
the target of the action gets promoted to the subject position.
Identify the pronoun in the following sentence. Jones and Smith made their presentation.
their
Use every day when measuring
time
Which of the following phrases is an example of a split infinitive?
to happily write
When is a semicolon usually used?
to join two clauses that are linked conceptually and you want to refer back
Which of the following phrases is an example of a split infinitive?
to quickly answer
Which of the following is not an appropriate use of a semicolon?
to separate an infinitive
Infinitive
two-word forms of a verb
Why did the use of the semicolon decline rapidly in the 18th and 19th centuries?
using the mark made sending telegrams more expensive
Generally, affect is used as a ____ and effect is used as a ____.
verb, noun
Bessie is a mother _____ children are all in high school
whose
I buy my eggs from a farmer _____ chickens roam free.
whose
