Analyzing Strategies and Resources for Writing, Sentence Structure
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
I will finish helping Susan, then I will help you; I promise. - only choice where the semicolon connects two independent clauses. Both sentences can stand on their own.
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
I'll see you tomorrow; you can give me an answer then.
What is the error in the following sentence? Someone returned to the pool for their towel.
Indefinite pronoun- The given sentence contains an indefinite pronoun error. The sentence can be written correctly as "Someone returned to the pool for his/her towel."
What is the error in the following sentence? The cardinal and his mate tried their best to keep the squirrel away from their nest.
There are two subjects here, the cardinal AND his mate, so the pronouns should be plural: "their best" and "their nest" are both correct.
Which of the following components of the given sentence are the words "felt"? "Cathy felt sick."
Linking Verb
When is a semicolon typically used in a sentence?
To combine two closely related independent clauses
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
Stan likes to stay inside; but I like to go outdoors.- only choice where the semicolon connects two independent clauses. Both sentences can stand on their own.
"Glaciers are icy." Which of the following subject-verb patterns is used in the given sentence?
Subject-Linking Verb-Adjective
Where should the colon be placed? "The four most beautiful words in our common language I told you so." (Gore Vidal, quoted in The Independent, November 1, 2000)
between language and I
"Cows eat grass." Which of the following subject-verb patterns is used in the given sentence?
ject-Verb-Direct Object
What is the superlative form of the word "small"?
smallest- The superlative form is "smallest." The comparative form would be the word "smaller."
What is the superlative form of the word "tall"?
tallest
"The room will have five color options red, green, yellow, white, and blue." What punctuation mark is missing in the given sentence?
A colon- A colon to introduce a list is missing in the given sentence. A colon is used to introduce lists, quotes, examples, and explanations. The given sentence should be punctuated as follows: "The room will have five color options: red, green, yellow, white, and blue."
What is the difference between a comma and a semicolon?
A comma is used to separate an introductory word or phrase from the main sentence; a semicolon is used to join two independent clauses.-A comma is used to separate an introductory word or phrase from the main sentence; a semicolon is used to join two independent clauses. A comma is used to separate two independent clauses. Semicolons are also used to identify different items in a list.
What is the purpose of an adjective?
Adjectives are words that describe nouns and pronouns.
When do you capitalize the first letter following a colon?
All of these responses are reasons to capitalize the first letter after a colon.
Correct this sentence for capitalization errors. At the conference last spring, we managed to have people from america, england, nigeria, helsinki, and prague—and they all spoke both english and french.
At the conference last spring, we managed to have people from America, England, Nigeria, Helsinki, and Prague—and they all spoke both English and French.
What is the subject of this sentence? The boy enjoys flying his kite on windy days.
Boy- Who or what is the sentence about? The boy. So, he's the subject.
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
Charlie loves the opera; he has season tickets.
What kind of comma is being used in the following sentence? "There was a boy called Eustace Clarence Scrubb, and he almost deserved it." (C.S. Lewis, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, 1952)
Commas before conjunctions in compound sentences
What kind of comma is being used in the following sentence? Stephanie wanted red, white, and blue balloons for her graduation.
Coordinating Adjectives
What kind of comma is being used in the following? Dear Ms. Cherise Hamilton,
Dates, greetings, letters
According to the rules of capitalization, which of the following statements is true?
Days of the week and months of the year are capitalized.
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
He planned to go to the camp tonight; however, he didn't finish packing.
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
I call it an elevator; my friend calls it a lift.- only choice where the semicolon connects two independent clauses. Both sentences can stand on their own.
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
I can't go out tonight; I have a big test tomorrow.
In which of the following sentences has the comma been used accurately?
I went to the movies with my date, the one with the glasses.
Which of the following components of the given sentence are the words "determined to"? William is determined to fly to Rome tomorrow.
Infinitive-The infinitive is the base form of a verb—to eat, to sleep, to read.
What kind of comma is being used in the following sentence? Serena, of course, always believes she is right.
Interrupting words- Interrupting words is also known as the parenthetical comma, because like parentheses, they come in pairs, and like parentheses, what's contained inside them can be lifted completely out of the sentence and that sentence will still make sense. If we remove "of course" here, we still have a sentence: "Serena always believes she's right."
Why is writing important?
It is important for storytelling, entertainment, professional communication.
Correct this sentence for capitalization errors. Jeremy's favorite book is a biography about president george washington.
Jeremy's favorite book is a biography about President George Washington.
Correct this sentence for capitalization errors. maria enrolled in english, spanish, history, and math at brandman university.
Maria enrolled in English, Spanish, history, and math at Brandman University. Maria is capitalized because is it a name/proper noun and begins the sentence. English and Spanish are languages, so they are capitalized. Brandman University is a proper noun, and is capitalized. The subjects of history and math are not capitalized.
What is the error in the following sentence? Everyone should help as much as he or she can after this disaster.
None of the above
What is the error in the following sentence? Someone left his or her bag on the table.
None of the above- The sentence is correct.
What is the error in the following sentence? Above his desk was a sign that read, "Do not annoy the writer or they may put you in a book and kill you."
Number agreement
What is the error in the following sentence? Above his desk was a sign that read, "Do not annoy the writer or they may put you in a book and kill you."
Number agreement-"the writer" is singular. "They" is plural.
According to the rules of capitalization, which of the following statements is true?
Proper nouns are always capitalized.
What's the difference between revising and editing?
Revising is making "big-picture" changes; editing is correcting smaller errors.
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
Sara wanted to hang flags that were red, white, and blue; red, yellow, and green; and blue, white, and yellow.
What kind of comma is being used in the following sentence? Joaquin plans to take English, math, and biology this semester.
Series/Lists
Which academic discipline or disciplines use APA style citation format?
Social Sciences
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
We have students from Tokyo, Japan; Shanghai, China; Irvine, California; and New York City, New York.- When you have a list that is already using commas, you use semicolons to mark the end of each phrase. The sentence in D is the only sentence that does this.
What of the following sentences is incorrect?
You and me can visit the park. The pronouns should be You and I.
What is the verb in this sentence? Paul overcooked the eggs.
overcooked
What is the comparative form of "bad"?
worse- The comparative form of the word "bad" is "worse." The superlative form would be "worst."
