Finals Study Guide

Question 1

Use a comma in a compound sentence that has a conjunction

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Use a comma in a complex sentence if the independent clause comes first

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Use commas to set off a persons name in a direct address

Answer 3

True

Question 4

If there are ten items in a series, use eleven commas

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Use commas to seperate the word “therefore” if that word comes in the middle of a sentence

Answer 5

True

Question 6

If the word “that” starts a phrase in a sentence, use commas to seperate that phrase

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Dont use a comma to seperate the word “yes” at the beginning of a sentence

Answer 7

False

Question 8

If the word “which” starts a phrase within a sentence, use commas to seperate the phrase

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Use commas to seperate cities from states (Denver, Colorado)

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Use a comma in a complex sentence if the dependent clause comes first

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Use a comma in a compound sentence with no conjunction

Answer 11

False

Question 12

Use a semicolon in a series in which commas are found within the items in a series

Answer 12

True

Question 13

You should always use a semicolon in a compound sentence

Answer 13

False

Question 14

A semicolon should ne ised to sepeeraye items in a series if the items have commas within themselves

Answer 14

True

Question 15

When connecting two sentences with a transitional word, use a semicolon before the transition word

Answer 15

True

Question 16

When transitional words come in the middle of a sentence, use a semicolon before the transitional word

Answer 16

False

Question 17

Coordinating conjunctions

Answer 17

And, or, but, so, yet

Question 18

1. Colon Rule

Answer 18

Time - 6:30

Question 19

2. Colon Rule

Answer 19

After salutation in a business letter - Dear Madam:

Question 20

3. Colon Rule

Answer 20

To show a list that will follow - I like these colors: red, blue, and green

Question 21

4. Colon Rule

Answer 21

To show caution - Warning: Aviod contact with skin

Question 22

1. Semicolon Rule

Answer 22

In a compound sentence without a conjunction (and, or, but, or so)
Ex. I walk to school; my sister follows me.

Question 23

2. Semicolon Rule

Answer 23

In a compound sentence with a conjunction and other commas -
Ex. Mike, a good friend, decided to go; he wasn’t sure if he could.

Question 24

3. Semicolon Rule

Answer 24

In a list or series in which commas are used - I play soccer, one of my favorite sports; basketball, a sport my brother played; and baseball, a sport my father showed me how to play.

Question 25

4. Semicolon Rule

Answer 25

In a compound sentence in which a conjunctive adverb (therefore, for example, nevertheless, however, consequently, hence, thus, furthermore) comes between the sentences. Use a semicolon and then a comma.

Question 26

1. Comma Rules

Answer 26

In an address, Dates

Question 27

2. Comma Rules

Answer 27

In a direct address - Joe, will you help me?

Question 28

3. Comma Rules

Answer 28

After "too" - Do you want some ice cream, too?

Question 29

4. Comma Rules

Answer 29

After interrupters such as "of course," "however," and "one the other hand" not connecting clauses

Question 30

5. Comma Rules

Answer 30

In a compound sentence - We went to the store, and we bought groceries.

Question 31

6. Comma Rules

Answer 31

To set off appositives (gives more info about a previous word) - Joe, a friend of ours, wants to help.

Question 32

7. Comma Rules

Answer 32

In a series (use one less comma than the number of items; use a comma if you can substitute "and")

Question 33

8. Comma Rules

Answer 33

After introductory words or prepositional phrases. - Yes, I will give you a pencil.

Question 34

9. Comma Rules

Answer 34

After an introductory dependent clause is a complex sentence. - Because I was late to the stop, I missed the bus.