Grammer Rules SHSAT 2018 updated to pass

Grammer Rules SHSAT 2018Comma Rule #1: Write a comma conjunction between two independent clauses. A comma alone is never written between two independent clauses; a conjunction alone is never written between two independent clauses. - correct answer Apples grow on trees, and potatoes grow in the ground. Comma Rule # 2: Commas follow and introductory word, phrase, or clause. The way that we identify an introductory word, phrase, or clause is by identifying the independent clause that follows. Formula: Introduction, independent clause. - correct answer Having studied diligently for exam, Bob and Jane felt ready to take exam. Comma Rule #3: An appositive is a description or explanation that can be removed from the sentence, and you'll be left with an independent clause that has the same meaning as the original sentence. The appositive can be in the beginning, middle, and end of the sentence, and may interrupt the independent clause. - correct answer Tom, who is wearing a red sweater, like to read. New York City, home to so many different people, is my favorite city. Comma Rule #4: Commas separate items in the list, including in the list of adjectives. - correct answer Mrs. Smith will buy oranges, tomatoes, appease, and lettuce. Young Ben is diligent, industrious, handsome, and polite. Comma Rule #5: Commas separate items in a date or in an address. Formula: Street address, Apt., City, State Zip - correct answer Mrs. Smith lives at 525 Ocean Parkway, Apr. 5, Brooklyn, NY 10204. Comma Rule #6: Commas are used to separate opposite, or contrasting, parts of sentence. - correct answer Ben was a great student in the first grade, but not in the second grade. Comma Rule #7: Commas are used to separate parts of the sentence that interrupt the independent clause. Make sure that you are still left with an independent clause that has the same meaning as the original sentence. - correct answer The party, taking place tonight at 8pm, will be so much fun. Comma Rule #8: When talking to someone, the person's name is separated by commas. This rule does not apply when talking about someone. - correct answer Now, Ben, write an essay. Comma Rule #9: Write a comma after the greeting and closing of a friendly letter. The greeting of a business or formal letter is followed by colon. - correct answer To Whom It May Concern Semicolon Rule #1: A semicolon is written between two independent clause! There cannot be conjunction between the two independent clauses when using semicolon. - correct answer Honeydew is sweet; apples are sour. Semicolon Rule #2: Use a semicolon to separate two independent clauses that are connected by a conjunctive adverb. Formula: Independent clause; conjunctive adverb, independent clause.