Comp Grammar Review

What is the punctuation pattern for coordinating conjunctions? (FANBOYS)

• comma before the connector when it connects 2 clauses

• semicolon before the connector; comma after the connector

• nothing when the connector is in the middle of two clauses

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What type of connector is and?

• coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)

• subordinating conjunction

• conjunctive adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What type of connectors are but / yet?

• coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)

• subordinating conjunction

• conjunctive adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Use a comma to SEPARATE three or more items in a list.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

A colon can only come after an independent clause.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

A semicolon is used to join two independent clauses.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which punctuation mark should be used to correct the run-on sentence: 'I love to read I could spend hours in a bookstore.'

• Semicolon

• Exclamation mark

• Comma

• Question mark

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

The colon is used at the end of a complete statement; it introduces a list or an explanation. Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

• Why are you playing football instead of studying for your test:

• She: needed several things for her dorm room.

• I saw mountains: rivers: and grasslands.

• When I went to the grocery store, I picked up a few things: eggs, milk, and tea.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Use a semicolon to connect two independent clauses or to join items in a list that contain commas. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

• We visited San Diego, California, Taos, New Mexico, and Dallas, Texas.

• I bought apples; oranges; and grapes.

• Jim; Tom; and Kip ran a marathon.

• The new college students came from Staten Island, New York; Boston, Massachusetts; and Newark, New Jersey.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Use a semicolon to connect two independent clauses or to join items in a list that contain commas. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

• Terry loved his horse; he cared for it every day.

• Joe was eating eggs; and ham.

• With three A's; Sonia was on the honor roll.

• The college students came from Atlanta; Georgia.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A