Grammar Flashcards

1
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What are the three ways to fix a comma splice?

A

1) Semicolon
2) Period
3) Coordinating Conjunction ( and, or…)

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What are the three ways to use a semicolon?

A

1) Link 2 sentences
2) Conjunctive Adverbs (However;)
3) List with internal punctuation

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3
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What are the three main points of view?

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1st (I,we) 2nd (you) 3rd (he,she,it)

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4
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What are at least three differences between Canadian and American spelling?

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CAD=double L CAD=our not or, CAD=Per Cent

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5
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What are the main differences between dashes and parenthesis?

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Dash = emphasis, interrupts 
Parenthesis = aside, doesnt interrupt
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What are the two uses for an apostrophe

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1) Omission
2) Contraction
3) Possession

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What are the main functions of a hyphen?

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Combine two adjectives before a noun

2) string words together

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Whats the difference between an em-dash and a en-dash

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Em-dash=emphasize

En-dash=only expresses ranges

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9
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Articles

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the words a, an, and the which signal or introduce nouns

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10
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Colloquialism

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a word or expression appropriate to informal conversation but not usually suitable for academic or business writing

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Syntax

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the order or arrangement of words in a sentence

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