How do you find an independent clause?

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

• Identify the number of verbs in the sentence.

• Check if the sentence has a conjunction.

• Ensure the sentence is a question.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

How do you know a Period is correct?

• If there's an independent clause before and after.

• If it ends a question.

• If it follows a conjunction.

• If it is used in a list.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.5.2

How do you solve questions with quotation marks?

• Ignore the quotation marks and treat it like any other punctuation question.

• Always read the quotation marks first before solving the question.

• Replace the quotation marks with parentheses for clarity.

• Focus only on the words inside the quotation marks.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

What are all sentences made of?

• One independent clause and supplements attached with commas.

• A subject and a predicate only.

• Multiple independent clauses without any supplements.

• A single word or phrase.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

How do you know a Parentheses is correct?

• It's attaching a supplement (parentheses sandwich)

• It's used to separate two independent clauses

• It's always placed at the beginning of a sentence

• It's used to indicate a pause in speech

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

How do you solve transition grammar questions?

• 1) Ignore the transitions and treat it like a normal punctuation question (remember transitions are always supplements, so there has to be a punctuation mark before and after a transition word).

• 2) Always place the transition word at the beginning of the sentence to emphasize its importance.

• 3) Use transition words only at the end of a sentence to create a dramatic effect.

• 4) Choose the transition word based on the length of the sentences it connects.

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What's a supplement?

• Any thought that's additional information to the sentence. (Make sure it doesn't start with "that")

• A type of food that provides extra nutrients.

• A synonym for a sentence.

• A grammatical error in writing.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

How do you know when its a semicolon list question?

• There's a lot of commas in the answer choices.

• There's a lot of semicolons in the answer choices or if there's a semicolon already in the sentence.

• The question contains multiple choice options.

• The sentence is very long and complex.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

How do you know a comma+FANBOYS is correct.

• If there's an independent clause before and after.

• If it separates two adjectives.

• If it comes before a dependent clause.

• If it follows a prepositional phrase.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A