ParaPro Flashcards Writing Set One

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Semicolon

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Used to separate two independent clauses or to separate items in a list when the items themselves require commas ( ; )

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Colon

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Used to precede further information in a list, a formal quotation, after a greeting in a formal letter, and when writing the time or a ratio ( : )

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Hyphen

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Use to join words to show that they are linked ( - )

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Declarative Sentence

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A simple statement that ends with a period

Ex. - The price of milk per gallon is the same as the price of gasoline.

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Imperative Sentence

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A command, instruction, or request ending in a period

Ex - Buy milk when you stop to fill up your car with gas.

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Interrogative Sentence

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A sentence that ends with a question mark

Ex - Will you buy the milk?

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Excalamatory Sentence

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A statement or command that expresses emotions like anger, urgency, or surprise and ends with an exclamation mark

Ex - Buy milk when you stop to fill up your car with gas!

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Independent Clause

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Words with a subject and verb that can stand alone as a complete thought

Ex - The keys are on the counter

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Dependent Clause

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Words with a subject and verb that cannot stand alone as a complete thought and require other words to form a complete sentence

Ex - If the keys are on the counter

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Simple Sentence

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A sentence with one indepent clause

Ex - I am going to win.