Comma, semicolon, and sentence boundary rules tested on the SAT writing and language section, distinct from the general grammar rules deck.
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- What error occurs when two independent clauses are joined by only a comma?
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Comma splice- How should two independent clauses be joined correctly?
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With a semicolon, a period, a dash, or a coordinating conjunction with a comma- When do you use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a sentence?
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When it joins two independent clauses (compound sentence)- Do you use a comma after a short introductory phrase?
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Only if the phrase is longer than about 4 words or if omitting it creates confusion- What is the purpose of a comma in a series of three or more items?
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To separate each item clearly, including one before the conjunction (serial comma)- What is an appositive and how do you punctuate it?
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A noun or noun phrase that renames another noun; set off with commas if non-restrictive- What is the difference between restrictive and non-restrictive clauses?
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Restrictive clauses limit the meaning and need no commas; non-restrictive add extra info and need commas- When should you use a semicolon instead of a comma?
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To join two closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex series- Can you use a semicolon between an independent clause and a dependent clause?
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No, only between two independent clauses- What punctuation mark introduces a list or explanation after an independent clause?
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A colon- Can you use a colon after a verb or preposition?
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No, a colon must follow an independent clause- What is a sentence fragment?
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An incomplete sentence that lacks a subject, verb, or both, or a dependent clause standing alone- What is a run-on sentence?
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Two or more independent clauses joined incorrectly without proper punctuation or conjunction- How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?
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Add an apostrophe and the letter s ('s)- How do you form the possessive of a plural noun ending in s?
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Add only an apostrophe after the s (')
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