Commas are used for...

Combine sentences with a FANBOY

After i ntroductory phrase/dependent clause/word

Series/List & Interrupter (appositives, added info, etc.)

Dashes are used for...

To set off introductory series or concluding series

To emphasize nonessential elements and set off explanations

To indicate shifts and hesitations

Choose the correct sentence

The 11-year old also began writing a diary that detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

The 11-year old also began writing a diary it detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

The 11-year old also began writing a diary. With details what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

The sentence are written correctly in the paper.

Identify the run-on sentence.

I like learning English it makes me tired.

I like learning English, but it makes me tired.

I like learning English, even though it makes me tired.

I like learning English; it makes me tired.

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe. What is the main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

It is also fun to look for shells.

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Ants are strong they can lift heavy objects.

Ants are strong, and they can lift heavy objects.

Ants, are strong, they can, lift heavy objects.

Ants are; strong. They; can lift heavy objects.

Which sentence is written correctly?

Abraham Lincoln was born on Monday, February 12, 1809.

Abraham Lincoln was born on Monday February 12 1809.

Abraham Lincoln was born on Monday, February, 12 1809.

Abraham Lincoln was born on, Monday, February 12, 1809.

Which sentence is written correctly?

While I do my homework, I listen to music loudly.

While I do my homework I listen to music, loudly.

While I do my homework I listen to music loudly.

While, I do my homework, I listen to music loudly.

Which sentence is written correctly?

"I do, too," replied James, "but I like science fiction movies more."

"I do, too," replied James "but I like science fiction movies more."

"I do, too" replied James "but I like science fiction movies more."

"I do, too," replied James ",but I like science fiction movies more."

Which sentence is written correctly?

Your postcard came on Thursday, July 24 in the morning.

Your postcard came on Thursday July 24, in the morning.

Your postcard came on Thursday, July 24, in the morning.

Your postcard came on Thursday July 24 in the morning.

Which sentence is written correctly?

Gianna, who likes to sing, is in the talent show.

Gianna who likes to sing, is in the talent show.

Gianna, who likes to sing is, in the talent show.

Gianna, who likes to sing is in the talent, show.

Which sentence is written correctly?

If you are hungry, you should make a sandwich.

If you are hungry you should make a sandwich.

If you are hungry, you should, make a sandwich.

If you are hungry, you should make a, sandwich.

Which sentence is written correctly?

I went down the long dirt road late at night.

I went down the long, dirt, road late at night.

I went down the long, dirt road late at night.

I went down the long dirt road, late at night.

When combining sentences, is a comma strong enough to separate two independent clauses?

Only if it has the help of a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)

Which sentence is written correctly?

" I like that sweater; however, it only comes in one color."

" I like that sweater however it only comes in one color."

" I like that sweater however, it only comes in one color."

" I like that sweater; however it only comes in one color."

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of a word.

alliteration

influence

insight

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

plot

summary

character

metaphor

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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STAAR Review Game

Repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of a word.

A force working against the main character, usually another character.

The sequence of events in a (play, story, novel, or text)

To retell the main parts or ideas of the text in your own words.

A group of lines that form a unit in a poem.

Universal Message...

A series of events that present and resolve a problem; it tells a story.

Commas are used for...

Dashes are used for...

The literal meaning of a word (dictionary definition)

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