DialogueClick here for video Coordinating ConjunctionRule: You must place a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence. Examples: Alex was running late, but James got there just in time. I wasn't feeling well, so I decided to go home early. He doesn't like seafood, yet here he is trying it out anyway.
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Sentence FragmentsSentences must be independent and have a complete subject and a complete predicate. Example: Jim and I were walking along the beach when we saw a beautiful seashell. Non-examples: Went to the store. (no subject) Sara and Tami. (no predicate) Because the man liked to dance. (dependent) Run-on SentencesRun-on sentences contain more than one independent clause. There are four main ways to fix them: period, semi-colon, comma, or subordinating conjunction.
Example: Ireland has green hills I want to visit Ireland soon. Period: Ireland has green hills. I want to visit Ireland soon. Semi-colon: Ireland has green hills; I want to visit Ireland soon. Comma/conjunction: Ireland has green hills, so I want to visit Ireland soon. Subordinating conjunction: Because Ireland has green hills, I want to visit Ireland soon. Ordering AdjectivesExamples:
An awful squishy green slug was making its way across the sidewalk. The beautiful purple silk dress was still for sale at the store. Non-examples: The yellow big taxi cab was driving too fast. A plastic square old box was lying by the dumpster. Subject/Predicate(click here for video) Parts of SpeechNoun: person, place, or thing
Pronoun: replaces a noun (he, she, it, etc) Adjective: modifies a noun Verb: action word Adverb: modifies a verb Conjunction: connecting words Interjection: expression words (Wow! Yes!) Preposition: shows the position (time and space) of something using multi-meaning words or homophones in order to convey a dual meaning (for humor or emphasis) |