Random rules Flashcards

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1
Q

If you see “being” in an answer choice

A

IT IS USUALLY SUS eliminate that shit

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2
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In a list where does the comma go before the last example?

A

before and.
eg. Michal, John and Patrick

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3
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What’s the possessive version of who?

A

Whose

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4
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For such as where does the comma go?

A

After it. Such as, not Such as: or Such as;

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5
Q

Affect?????? =

A

ALTER

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6
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Effect????? =

A

RESULT

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7
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If you’re directly quoting something where does the comma go?

A

Within the quotation marks

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8
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If you’re giving a quote and you say “he declared” or “she said” where does the comma go?

A

after the helping word. –> Said, declared,

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9
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When using a comma with a name and a title, degree, or initial where does it go?

A

It separates the degree/title/initial and the name, so after the name.
John Hancock, a founding father.

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10
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If a word is possessive and plural you use what? eg: Student

A

s’, eg: Students’

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11
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If a word is possessive and singular you use what? eg: Student

A

’s, eg: Student’s

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12
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What is the use of the semi-colon?

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1) To join two IC’s related in thought, or in contrast to one another.
2) To separate a list #2manycommas
3) Using conjunctive adverbs & IC’s (For example; for instance;)
4) Taking the place of a period or comma before a FANBOY (Co-ordinating conjunction)

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13
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Who vs Whom rule

A

Who = replace with he or she
Whom = replace with her or him

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