Punctuation Flashcard

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What is the correct punctuation for possessive nouns?

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Add an apostrophe followed by 's' for singular nouns (e.g., the dog's leash) and just an apostrophe for plural nouns that already end in 's' (e.g., the dogs' park).

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How do you correctly punctuate a compound sentence?

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Use a comma before the coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) that connects the two independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, set off introductory elements, and separate independent clauses when joined by a conjunction.

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When should you use an apostrophe in contractions?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate omitted letters in contractions (e.g., 'it's' for 'it is' or 'don't' for 'do not').

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it,' while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has.'

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How do you format a Works Cited page in MLA style?

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Entries should be listed alphabetically by the author's last name, with a hanging indent for each entry, and should include all necessary citation information.

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What punctuation is used to introduce a list?

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A colon is used to introduce a list after an independent clause.

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When should you use a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What is the rule for using commas with introductory phrases?

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A comma should be placed after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.

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How do you punctuate direct quotations?

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Use quotation marks to enclose the exact words of a speaker, and place punctuation inside the quotation marks.