Capitalization, punctuation, and spelling pre-assessment

Front

What is the rule for using commas with introductory elements?

Back

Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause to separate it from the main clause.

Front

What is the correct way to capitalize book titles?

Back

Capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs).

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word 'dissatisfy'?

Back

Dissatisfy is spelled D-I-S-S-A-T-I-S-F-Y.

Front

When should you use a colon in a sentence?

Back

Use a colon to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.

Front

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

Back

'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

Front

What punctuation is used to indicate a direct quote?

Back

Use quotation marks to indicate a direct quote.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word 'environment'?

Back

Environment is spelled E-N-V-I-R-O-N-M-E-N-T.

Front

What is the purpose of a semicolon?

Back

A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses.

Front

What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

Back

Always capitalize proper nouns, which are specific names of people, places, or organizations.

Front

What is the correct way to punctuate dialogue?

Back

Use a comma before the closing quotation mark if the dialogue is followed by a tag (e.g., he said, she asked).