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Understanding 'Awoobus' Words and Commas

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English, Education, Instructional Technology
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5th - 8th Grade
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Hard

Ethan Morris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Advanced punctuation
Complex sentence structures
Verb conjugation
Introductory clauses
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What common feature is found in the example sentences provided?
They all contain a semicolon
They all start with a capital letter
They all contain a comma
They all end with a question mark
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the comma when the order of the sentence is reversed?
It remains in the same place
It is replaced by a semicolon
It disappears
It moves to the end of the sentence
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an 'opener' in the context of sentence structure?
A verb phrase
A punctuation mark
A dependent clause or fragment
A complete sentence
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT an 'awoobus' word?
Until
And
Because
Although
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the rule for using a comma with an 'awoobus' word at the beginning of a sentence?
Use a comma after the introductory clause
Place a period after the introductory clause
No punctuation is needed
Always use a semicolon
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of 'awoobus' words in a sentence?
To act as a subject
To replace a verb
To end a sentence
To start a dependent clause
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