Week 16 - Punctuation and Capitalization

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number. For example, 'He runs' (singular) vs. 'They run' (plural).

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Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'Both Megan and Tyler ___ their friend.'

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The correct form is 'visit' because 'Both Megan and Tyler' is a compound subject that takes a plural verb.

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What is a parenthetical element?

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A parenthetical element is a part of a sentence that adds extra information but can be removed without changing the main meaning. It is usually set off by commas, dashes, or parentheses.

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How do you correctly punctuate a city and state in a sentence?

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You should place a comma between the city and the state, and also after the state if it is followed by another part of the sentence. For example: 'I live in Dallas, Texas, and I love it.'

Front

What is the purpose of commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list to clarify that they are distinct items. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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When should you use a comma before 'and' in a list?

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You should use a comma before 'and' in a list of three or more items, known as the Oxford comma. For example: 'I like apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that share the same verb. For example: 'Megan and Tyler went to the park.'

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What is the correct way to use parentheses in a sentence?

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Parentheses are used to include additional information or clarification that is not essential to the main point. For example: 'Megan (who loves to read) visited the library.'

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it,' while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has.'

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized. For example: 'Dallas,' 'Megan,' and 'Texas.'