Punctuation Rules Quizs

What's a shortcut for the 2nd thing in the priority list?

• Eliminating answer choices if there are more than 1 of the 3 in the same place (like a period and semicolon in the same spot are both wrong)

• Choosing the first answer that seems correct without further analysis

• Selecting answers based on the length of the options provided

• Ignoring punctuation when evaluating answer choices

What's the second shortcut?

• Question Mark (look for words like "who", "what", "how", "do", etc. at the start of the sentence or before the colon)

• Exclamation Point (used to express strong feelings or high volume)

• Period (indicates the end of a declarative sentence)

• Comma (used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence)

What is always a supplement?

• Transition words

• Conjunctions

• Nouns

• Adjectives

What's the 4th thing in the priority list and what do you need to watch out for regarding it?

• 4th thing: No punctuation
  Watch out for: there can't be a comma in front of the word "that"

• 4th thing: Use of semicolons
  Watch out for: they should not be used before conjunctions

• 4th thing: Proper capitalization
  Watch out for: all words must start with a capital letter

• 4th thing: Sentence length
  Watch out for: sentences should not exceed 10 words

What's a supplement?

• Any thought that's not part of the independent clause (make sure it doesn't start with the word "that")

• A type of vitamin or mineral taken to enhance health

• An additional clause that supports the main idea

• A synonym for the main clause

How do you solve semicolon list questions?

• Make all the items in the list look alike.

• Choose the longest item in the list.

• Select the first item that appears in the list.

• Ignore the punctuation and focus on the meaning.

How do you find an independent clause?

• Look for a subject, one main verb, and it's a complete thought.

• Identify the subject and any verb forms ending in '-ing'.

• Find a subject and a verb that includes the word 'that'.

• Look for a subject and an infinitive verb form.

What is the process to solve punctuation questions?

• 1. Identify the main idea of the sentence and choose the punctuation that best fits.

• 2. Figure out which answer choice to check first, find all the independent clauses and supplements in the sentence, and pick the answer according to grammar rules.

• 3. Read the sentence aloud and choose the punctuation that sounds best.

• 4. Look for the longest answer choice and select it as the correct option.

What are all sentences made of?

• One independent clause and supplements attached with commas.

• A single word or phrase.

• Multiple independent clauses without any conjunctions.

• Only dependent clauses.

What is the priority list?

• The order you check your answers in

• A list of tasks to complete

• A ranking of your favorite items

• A schedule of upcoming events