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Writing and Grammar
Subject-modifier placement
Modifier ,+noun
Apostrophe|possessive
Singular- apple’s
Plural- apples’
Linking clouses
FANBOYS conjunction (For, And, Nor,But,Or,Yet,So) + comma,,,,
Subording conjuction ( although, despite,[Link].)+comma
SUPPLEMENTS
-words , phrases, or clauses that add inf
Essential: doesn’t need punctuation ; the sentence would lose
important meaning without the supplements.
- Plastics that contain BPA are potentially hatmfull.
Nonessential: needs punctuation ; the meaning of the sentence is still
clear without the supplement.
- Jackson , who was daydreaming , failed to notice the treasure
chest.
PONCTUATION
Semicolons ^
- Link independent without conjunction
(Mangoes are the national fruit of the Philippines ; in Serbia , the
national fruits is the plum.)
- Separate items in a complex list
(The business was wide-ranging , with outposts in Versailles ,
France; Leabon , Beirut; and Lawrence, Kansas.
Colons
- Introduce explanations and extra info
(Mr. Gerald is best known for his mastery of one fabric :denim
- Introduce list
(Josephine was many things: an activist , a performer , and a spy
fot the resistance.)
Dashes
- Set off nonessential inf.
(These records-Giant Steps, A love supreme- cemented John’s place
in the firmament of jazz.
The final speech was delivered by the least popular person in town-
the mayor.)