Revising and Editing

Front

What punctuation is used to introduce a list or explanation?

Back

Colon (:) is used to introduce a list or explanation.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Front

What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses when they are not joined by a conjunction?

Back

Semicolon (;) is used to separate independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

What is the correct way to punctuate a direct address in a sentence?

Back

Use a comma before the name in direct address, e.g., "Let's eat, Grandma.".

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is the rule for using commas with coordinating conjunctions?

Back

Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) when it connects two independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is the correct form of the verb 'to have' when the subject is singular?

Back

Use 'has' for singular subjects, e.g., "He has a book.".

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

How do you correctly punctuate a sentence that includes a non-essential clause?

Back

Use commas to set off non-essential clauses, e.g., "My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.".

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the purpose of a comma in a series?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list, e.g., "I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.".

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Front

When should you not use a comma before 'and' in a list?

Back

Do not use a comma before 'and' if it connects the last two items in a simple list.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

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'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What punctuation is used to indicate a pause or break in a sentence?

Back

Dashes (—) can be used to indicate a pause or break in a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A