Front

What is the correct way to punctuate dialogue in writing?

Back

Use a comma before the closing quotation marks when attributing the dialogue, e.g., "I want to eat Cheetos," Jane said.

Front

What is a common noun?

Back

A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea, and it should not be capitalized unless it starts a sentence.

Front

How do you properly punctuate a sentence that includes a dependent clause?

Back

You should place a comma before the independent clause if the dependent clause comes first, e.g., "If you need to find me, I'll be outside."

Front

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

Back

A thesis statement summarizes the main point or argument of the essay and guides the direction of the writing.

Front

What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

Back

Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized.

Front

How do you join two independent clauses correctly?

Back

You can join them with a coordinating conjunction and a comma, or with a semicolon, e.g., "It is raining, and soccer practice is cancelled."

Front

What is the function of a comma in a sentence?

Back

A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or set off clauses.

Front

What is the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause.

Front

What is the correct way to use quotation marks in dialogue?

Back

Quotation marks should enclose the spoken words, and punctuation should be placed inside the quotation marks.

Front

What is an example of a sentence that needs a comma for clarity?

Back

"Let's eat Grandma" should be corrected to "Let's eat, Grandma" to clarify the meaning.