Sunday, September 27, 2009

English Handout Questions


1. Where does the heading go? What goes in the heading?
The upper lest corner; the student's name, teacher's name, subject, period, and date goes in the heading.
2. Give an example of a comma splice?
She wears size 13 shoes, so she tries to hide her feet as much as she can.
3. What is the difference between a comma splice and a fused sentence?
Comma splice is the error of joining two complete sentences with nothing but a comma. A fused sentence runs two complete sentences together with no punctuation or conjunction between them.
4. What are two uses of the comma?
To replace a semi-colon or when you have to add a semicolon
5. How is a semicolon used?
To create a stronger pause or when you want to link two thoughts together or link items in a long series.
6. What numbers should be spelled out?
Numbers 99(ninety-nine) and below.
7. Are plays underlined?
Yes
8. What is the difference between "affect" and "effect?"
affect means change and
effect is a result
9. Explain the difference among "there," "their," and "they're."
There refers to a place,
their shows possession, and
they're is a contraction for they are.
10. What is parallel structure?
Expresses parallel elements grammatical form.

1 comment:

  1. These all are good questions. By the way are you expecting me to answer it?? WEll then I will answer it soon.
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