Grammar Flashcards
What are the three ways to fix a comma splice?
1) Semicolon
2) Period
3) Coordinating Conjunction ( and, or…)
What are the three ways to use a semicolon?
1) Link 2 sentences
2) Conjunctive Adverbs (However;)
3) List with internal punctuation
What are the three main points of view?
1st (I,we) 2nd (you) 3rd (he,she,it)
What are at least three differences between Canadian and American spelling?
CAD=double L CAD=our not or, CAD=Per Cent
What are the main differences between dashes and parenthesis?
Dash = emphasis, interrupts Parenthesis = aside, doesnt interrupt
What are the two uses for an apostrophe
1) Omission
2) Contraction
3) Possession
What are the main functions of a hyphen?
Combine two adjectives before a noun
2) string words together
Whats the difference between an em-dash and a en-dash
Em-dash=emphasize
En-dash=only expresses ranges
Articles
the words a, an, and the which signal or introduce nouns
Colloquialism
a word or expression appropriate to informal conversation but not usually suitable for academic or business writing
Syntax
the order or arrangement of words in a sentence