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Transcript of Grammar Boot Camp Semicolon, Colon, Comma. Phrases and Clauses A phrase is a collection of words...
Advance Freshmen English
Grammar Boot Camp
Semicolon, Colon, Comma
Phrases and ClausesA phrase is a collection of words that may
have nouns or verbs, but it does not have a subject doing a verb.leaving behind the dogsmashing into a fencebefore the first test
A clause is a collection of words that has a subject that is actively doing a verb. I despise individuals of lower characterWhen the saints go marching inBecause she smiled at him
Review:Independent Clause – A clause that can
stand by itself as a sentence. I despise individuals of low character.
Dependent clauses have a subject doing a verb, but they have a subordinate conjunction placed in front of the clause. They need to be attached to more words. Because she smiled at him
Practice:Phrase, Independent Clause, or Dependent Clause
The Beatles are the greatest band of all time. Independent clause
Between The Beatles and Bob Dylan. Phrase (no subject)
Because of their songwriters. Phrase (subject isn’t doing a verb)
Because John Lennon is a brilliant song writer. Dependent clause
When I figure it out. Independent clause or dependent clause (when can be a
subordinate conjunction)
Comma Rule #1: After every item in a series except the last.
Wilco, The Rolling Stones , Arcade Fire, and Radiohead are also some of my favorite bands.
This summer I saw Paul Mccartney in Milwaukee, Pearl Jam at Wrigley, and Glen Hansard, Robert Plant, and The Shins at smaller venues.
The professor explained what a recession is, why it happens, and how the economy can recover from it.
Rule #2: Use commas after the adverbs first, second, third, and so on, when these adverbs introduce a series of parallel items. This is how we got publicity: first, we buy Mentos;
second, we buy Pepsi; third, we put them together.
CommaRule #3: When two or more adjectives come
before a noun, use a comma after each adjective except the last one. Larry has a fast, sporty car. The XX have a small, minimal sound to their
music.Rule #4: Use a comma to separate in
introductory word, phrase, or clause from the rest of a sentence. No, I do not like reality television.When playing basketball, wear suitable shoes. Because the world is round, it blows my mind.
CommaRule #5: Use commas to set off words or
groups of words that interrupt the flow of thought in a sentence. -Use commas before and after parenthetical expressions (by-the-way phrases). The Pearl Jam show, we believed, had been
canceled.Betsy, however, was sure of the answer.They usually cost, if you get a good deal, about
$230.
Interrupters: moreover, I suppose, I think, nevertheless, on the other hand, to tell the truth…
Practice:After being stuck under the rock for 127 hours the hiker
cut off his own arm.After being stuck under the rock for 127 hours, the hiker cut
off his own arm. (Introductory clause)With my leftover student loan money, I visited exciting
countries like France Switzerland and Italy.While on my cruise, I visited exciting countries like Greece,
Turkey, and Italy. (Introductory clause and series)Toads however have rougher skin.
Toads, however, have rougher skin. (Parenthetical expression)The tired hungry searchers refused to give up.
The tired, hungry searchers refused to give up. (Adjectives before a noun)
SemicolonRule #1: Join the parts of a compound
sentence.This replaces the comma + FANBOYS Ex: I tried the water fountain; it was not
working \
SemicolonRule #2: When there are commas within items in
a series, use semicolons to separate the items. Carson has lived in Selma, Alabama; Syracuse, New
York; and Bismarck, North Dakota.
Rule #3: Use a semicolon before a word that joins the clauses of a compound sentence. Joining words: therefore, however, hence, so , then, moreover, besides, nevertheless, yet, consequentlySara has never taken lessons; however, she
plays very well.
Practice:1. The loudspeakers were broken no one could hear the
music.The loudspeakers were broken; no one could hear the
music.
2.Popular ocean resorts include Atlantic City, New Jersey Ocean City, Maryland Virginia Beach, Virginia and Nags Head, North Carolina.Popular ocean resorts include Atlantic City, New Jersey;
Ocean City, Maryland; Virginia Beach, Virginia and Nags Head, North Carolina.
3. Bud is an excellent player however, he didn’t make the team. Bud is an excellent player; however, he didn’t make the
team.
ColonCannot follow a verbRule #1: Use a colon before some lists
Before these phrases: these are, there are, the following, as follows, such as , these things.
My favorite sports are the following: baseball, basketball. Soccer, and freeze tag.
Rule #2: Use a colon before a long, formal quotationGovernor Smith stated to the press: “I think
that children should study grammar for a least six hours a day...”
ColonRule #3: When you want to say “here comes
an example” or “here’s what I’m talking about.” There’s only one sport for me: alligator
wrestling
PracticeWhen you are getting ready for camp, be sure you pack these
things toothbrush, sleeping bag, and pillow.When you are getting ready for camp, be sure you pack these
things: toothbrush, sleeping bag, and pillow.There’s one thing I love more than anything else in the world
pizza.There’s one thing I love more than anything else in the world:
pizza.Mr. K stated the following “I love grammar boot camp so much
that I sleep with my grammar packet under my pillow! I loved being able to apply the tools I learned in class to my perfect paragraph so that it really is perfect!” Mr. K stated the following: “I love grammar boot camp so much
that I sleep with my grammar packet under my pillow! I loved being able to apply the tools I learned in class to my perfect paragraph so that it really is perfect!”