2.9 Capitalization & Punctuation Mastery Check

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or explains another noun next to it. For example, in the sentence 'My brother, John, loves soccer,' 'John' is the appositive that explains 'my brother.'

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How do you use commas with appositives?

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Commas are used to set off appositives from the rest of the sentence. For example, 'My dog, Max, loves to play fetch.'

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses. For example, 'I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.'

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When should you use a comma in a date?

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A comma should be used after the day and after the year in a full date. For example, 'On December 25, 2020, we had a party.'

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What is the correct way to write a sentence with an appositive?

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The correct way is to place commas around the appositive if it is non-restrictive. For example, 'My sister, Sarah, is a doctor.'

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Identify the appositive in the sentence: 'My friend, a talented musician, plays guitar.'

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The appositive is 'a talented musician.'

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What is the rule for using commas with items in a series?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a series. For example, 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a conjunctive adverb?

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Use a semicolon before the conjunctive adverb and a comma after it. For example, 'I wanted to go; however, I was too tired.'

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What is the difference between a colon and a semicolon?

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A colon introduces a list, explanation, or quote, while a semicolon connects closely related independent clauses.

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When should you not use a comma?

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Do not use a comma before a conjunction if it connects two items in a simple series. For example, 'I like apples and oranges.'