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| the noun that performs the action. |
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| the subject does the action. |
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| the subject does the action. |
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| the subject is having something done to it. |
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| a group of words that have a subject and a verb. |
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| a clause that can stand a lone as a complete thought. |
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| a clause that cannot stand on its own as a complete thought. |
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because
since
when
whenever
although
if |
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| incomplete thought, usu. because its a DC by itself or you're missing a subject or a verb. |
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| two or more ICs joined incorrectly - often without any punctuation. |
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| two ICs separated with only a comma (a type of R.O.). |
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IC. IC.
IC cc IC
IC DC
DC, IC
IC; ca, IC
IC. ca, IC
IC; IC
IC: IC
IC: list |
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| coordinating conjunctions |
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FANBOYS
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So |
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get punctuated differently. You choose: period or semicolon.
however
therefore
moreover
furthermore
consequently
subsequently |
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1. IC, cc IC
2. DC, IC
3. Intro Word
4. Intro Phrase
5. Separate Items in a Series
6. Off-set non-restrictive clauses
(The shoes, which are ugly, are over there.)
7. Off-set Appositives
(Bob, the plumber, needs to pull up his pants.)
8. When you have a conjunctive adverb, you can place it in the middle of the IC.
(I am, however, very upset with you.) |
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Has to be between two ICs
1. Use between two ICs
2. Use when both ICs deal w/ same topic
3. Use in formal writing assignments
4. Use if you can use a period instead. |
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1. use to explain (IC:IC)
2. use to list things (IC: list) |
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1. to make a jump or quick aside
2. to make your writing have a more informal tone
3. when you can use a semi-colon, commas, or parenthesis. |
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Pronoun Antecedent (Dis)Agreement--Vague Pronoun Reference--Pronoun Case
Ex. A Student needs to bring their books to class
Pronoun case (their) doesn't match Antecedent (A Student)in number.
Ex. A Student needs to bring his or her books to class. |
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(Performs Action)
He
She
We
I
They |
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(Receives Action)
Him
Her
Us
Me
Them |
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(Ownership)
His ball
Her ball
Our ball
Their ball |
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Who = subject
Whom = object
**If you can substitute "he," use WHO
If you can substitute "him," use WHOM |
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