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Choose the word in parentheses that best completes the sentence:. Subject-Verb Agreement: There (are, is) several reasons why you should reconsider your decision. Howard and Vincent, who (run, runs) a copy center in town, have decided to expand their business.
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Choose the word in parentheses that best completes the sentence: Subject-Verb Agreement: • There (are, is) several reasons why you should reconsider your decision. • Howard and Vincent, who (run, runs) a copy center in town, have decided to expand their business. • Both of the statues on the shelf (are, is) broken. • The fishing boat that has been tied up at the pier for three days (was, were) finally on its way this morning. • The chairman, along with his two assistants, (plan, plans) to attend the annual convention. Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement: • One of the students must give (his or her, their) oral report tomorrow. • Everybody was hoping to have (his or her, their) lottery number picked. • If anyone doesn't like the music I'm playing, (he or she, they) can go somewhere else. • Each member of the committee must submit (their, his or her) response in writing. • Neither of the girls knew that (her, their) teacher had seen the police report.
Rules for Comma Usage: #1. Use commas to set off expressions that interrupt sentence flow. Example: I am, as you have probably noticed, very nervous about this.
Rules for Comma Usage: #2. When starting a sentence with a subordinate clause, use a comma after it. Conversely, do not use a comma when the sentence starts with an independent clause followed by a subordinate clause. Examples: If you are not sure about this, let me know now. Let me know now if you are not sure about this.
Rules for Comma Usage: #3. Use a comma to separate two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction--and, or, but, for, nor. Example: I have painted the entire house, but he is still working on sanding the doors.
Rules for Comma Usage: #4. Use a comma to separate a statement from a question. Example: I can go, can't I?
Rules for Comma Usage: #5. Use a comma to separate contrasting parts of a sentence. Example: That is my money, not yours.
Rules for Comma Usage: #6. Use a comma when beginning sentences with introductory words such as well, now, or yes. Example: Yes, I do need that report.
Rules for Comma Usage: #7. Use commas surrounding words such as therefore and however when they are used as interrupters. Examples: I would, therefore, like a response. I would be happy, however, to volunteer for the Red Cross.
Rules for Comma Usage: Watch out for: • comma splice -two independent clauses connected with a comma but without the conjunction. • Run-on sentence - two independent clauses connected without a comma or conjunction.
Practice: correct each sentence by adding a comma where needed. (re-write each sentence). • You can fix him right? • When you leave for school don’t forget to let the dog out. • Mr. Heffler my best friend’s dad is the assistant district attorney. • Yes you may begin the game at this time. • First I went to the store then I walked to the gym. • Before you play video games please do your chores. • You can however apply for the job online at our website. • We walked all night long but we never found our lost dog Toby. • I did my homework last night unlike you. • Homecoming is next week isn’t it? Which sentences above are RUN-ONS?
