Eng_102BC_semicolonscolonsotherpuncthyphens.pdf

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ENG 102

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Is this correct?

Some questions that people ask are: why is

marijuana not legalized in all states?; why isnt

everyone trying to get help for their pain through

the use of marijuana?


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Semicolon

used to connect major sentence elements of equalgrammatical rank

Use a semicolon between closely related

complete sentences not joined with a

coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)

In 1800, a traveler needed six weeks to get from

New York City to Chicago; in 1860, the trip byrailroad took only two days.


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Semicolon Use a semicolon between items in a series

containing internal punctuation

Classic science fiction sagas are Star Trek, with Mr.Spock; Battlestar Galactica, with its Cylons; Star Wars,with Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and Darth Vader.

Classic science fiction sagas are Star Trek, with Mr.

Spock, Battlestar Galactica, with its Cylons, and StarWars, with Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and DarthVader.

Use a semicolon between independent clauses

linked with a transitional expression

Many corals grow very gradually; in fact, the creationof a coral reef can take centuries.


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Semicolon Do not use a semicolon between an appositive

and the word to which it refers

WRONG - The scientists were fascinated by thespecies Argyroneta aquatica; a spider that livesunderwater.

Do not use a semicolon to introduce a list

WRONG - Some of my favorite foods include; pizza,fries, and lobster.

Do not use a semicolon between sentencesjoined by FANBOYS

WRONG - Five of the applicants had worked withspreadsheets; but only one was familiar with databasemanagement.


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Hacker Chapter

35 Colons


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Colons

used primarily to call attention to words that follow Use a colon after an independent clause to direct

attention to a list, an appositive, a quotation, or asummary/explanation

The daily routine should included at least the following:twenty knee bends, fifty sit-ups, and five minutes ofrunning in place.

My roommate is guilty of two of the seven deadly sins:

gluttony and sloth.

What do these two sentences have in common? Thisis the rule of thumb for colon usage.


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Colons

Use a colon according to convention

Dear Sir or Madam:

5:30 p.m.

In proportions2:1

Title and SubtitleThe Glory of Hera: Greek

Mythology and the Greek Family


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Colons Avoid using a colon between a verb and its

object/complement

WRONG - Some important vitamins found in vegetablesare: vitamin A, thiamine, niacin, and vitamin C.

Avoid using a colon between a preposition and its

object

WRONGThe hearts two pumps each consist of: an upper

chamber, or atrium, and a lower chamber, or ventricle.

Avoid using a colon after such as, including, or for

exampleWRONGThe NCAA regulates college athletic teams,

including: basketball, baseball, softball, and football.


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Is this correct?

Some questions that people ask are: why is

marijuana not legalized in all states?; why isnt

everyone trying to get help for their pain through

the use of marijuana?


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Parenthesis

DO NOT OVERUSE!!!

Use to enclose supplemental material, minor

digressions, and afterthoughts

Nurses record patients vital signs (temperature, pulse, and

blood pressure) several times a day.

Use to enclose letters or umbers labeling items in a

series

Regulations stipulated that only the following equipment

could be used on the survival mission: (1) knife, (2) thirty

feet of parachute line, (3) a book of matches, and (4) two

ponchos.


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Dash

Use to set off parenthetical material that deservesemphasis

Everything that went wrongfrom the peeping Tom at herwindow last night to my head-on collision todaywe blamedon our move.

Use to set off appositives that contain commas

An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames anearby noun. They are usually set off with commas, butwhen the appositive itself contains commas, a pair ofdashes helps readers see the importance of all pauses.

In my hometown, peoples basic needs food, clothing, andshelterare less costly than in a big city like LA.

type word, space, next word, andWord will do it automatically


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Dash

Use to introduce a list, a restatement, an amplification,

or a dramatic shift in tone or thought

(basically can replace a colon, but colons are more

formal and less dramatic than a dash)

Only use if there is a specific reason for its use (dont

want unnecessary chopiness)

In my hometown, peoples basic needs sesame seed oil, honey,safflower oil, and that half-liquid peanuts only peanut butter.


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Brackets

Use to enclose any words/phrases that have beeninserted into an otherwise word-for-word quotation

Audubon reports that if there are not enough young to balancedeaths, the end of the species [California condor] is inevitable(4).

The Latin word sic in brackets indicates that an error

in a quoted sentence appears in the original source.

Do NOT overuse because calling attention to othersmistakes can appear snobbish.

According to the review, NellyFortados performance wasbrilliant, exceeding [sic] the expectations of even her most

loyal fans.


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Brackets

Use to enclose any words/phrases that have beeninserted into an otherwise word-for-word quotation

Audubon reports that if there are not enough young to balancedeaths, the end of the species [California condor] is inevitable(4).

The Latin word sic in brackets indicates that an error

in a quoted sentence appears in the original source.

Do NOT overuse because calling attention to othersmistakes can appear snobbish.

According to the review, NellyFortados performance wasbrilliant, exceeding [sic] the expectations of even her most

loyal fans.


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Brackets Worksheet

1. Lisettesspeech contained the following remark: I

accept this medal Comal College Student of the Year

with the acknowledgment of the support of my

family, friends, and teachers.[Comal College Student of the Year]

2. The actor remarked, none too humbly, When I

deliver my characters famous speech Act I Scene 3,the audience weeps.

[Act I Scene 3]


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Brackets Worksheet

3. If you read the quotation from the Navy captain

(see the article entitled Life Down Under page 4,

column 5), you will have a better understanding of

life on a submarine.[page 4, column 5]

4. At one point in the interview, the singer responded,

When Im home London, England, I occasionallygive free concerts.

[London, England]


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Brackets Worksheet

5. As part of the preparation for your trip, you will

find it immensely helpful to read about the local

customs (the When in Rome... section of Chapter 2

pages 18-20).[pages 18-20]

6. The mayor-elect then commented, It is imperative

that we make this the proposed loop around the citya priority of this administration.

[the proposed loop around the city]


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Brackets Worksheet

7. The winner answered my question about the best

type of racing bicycle with Theres no doubt that

mine a twenty-seven speed Italian bicycle is the

best.[a twenty-seven speed Italian bicycle]

8. To get to the Connellys farm, you go down

Arrowhead Road (between Route 10 the turnoff isnorth of Evinston and Route 52).

[the turnoff is north of Evinston]


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Brackets Worksheet

9. Do you happen to know the year that Tony Dorsett

was awarded it the Heisman Trophy? Luella asked.

[the Heisman Trophy]

10. Please turn to the statistics on the world

population (see page 46 Chart C) before continuing.

[Chart C]


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Ellipsis Mark

Use to indicate that words have been deleted from anotherwise word-for-word quotation

Shute acknowledges that treatment for autism can beexpensive: Sensory integration therapycan cost up to $200an hour (82).

If a full sentence or more is deleted in the middle of aquoted passage, use a period before the three ellipsisdots

If we dont properly train, teach, or treat our growing prisonpopulation, says long-time reform advocate Luis Rodriguez,somebody else will.This may well be the safety issue of thenew century (16).


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Ellipsis Mark

Use to indicate a hesitation or an interruption in

speech or to suggest unfinished thoughts

The apartment building next doorits going up in flames!

yelled Marcia.


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Slash

Use to separate two or three lines of poetry

Add a space before and after the slash

Roses are red / violets are blue / sugar is sweet

Use to separate paired terms

Do not use space before or after slash

Pass/fail, producer/director

Do not use and/or, he/she, is/or

Rewrite instead


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Hyphen

Use the dictionary to see if whether or not a word is

hyphenated or compound

Water-repellent, waterproof, water table

Use when two or more words are used together as anadjective before a noun

Richa Gupta is not yet a well-known candidate.

Do not use to connectly adverbs to words theymodify

WRONG: A slowly-moving truck tied up traffic


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Hyphen

Hyphenate fractions and certain numbers when they

are spelled out

One-fourth

Use with the prefixes all-, ex-, and self-Self-help

Use with the suffix -elect

President-elect


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Hyphen

Use in certain words to avoid ambiguity or to separate

awkward double or triple letters

Re-creation and recreation

Anti-intellectual (double i)

Cross-stitch (double s)


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Hyphen Worksheet

1. In the story, the villain dies from a self inflicted wound.

Self-inflicted

2. Bill Bradley is an ex basketball player.

Ex-basketball

3. Governor elect Rousseau was born right here in our

town.

Governor-elect4. The Assad family left Istanbul on a bitterly cold day.

Bitterly-cold


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Hyphen Worksheet

5. Have you hear that only forty two percent of the peoplein this area favor a bike trail?

Forty-two

7. Did you know that manatees have trouble hearing lowfrequency sounds?

Low-frequency

8. At this location today, one hundred and three people

have registered to vote.Hundred-and-three

9. Elissa is looking for an oil free moisturizing liquid.

Oil-free


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Welcome to the Cat express where all

cats say Meow Meo Meeeeow [sic]

Meow meo.

tap water, well-water, spring

water, rain water, and milk

Its in wonderful flavors you love (fish, chicken, and tuna)

and enjoy.According to our chef, it is the greatest cat

nip around and has all the flavors that every cat loves.

The Chicken Fest has so much flavoreven the

humans are jealousthat it will make your mouth water.


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Grammar Tasks

Create either single panel cartoons or a multiplepanel cartoon illustrating each semicolon rule

What is the rule of thumb for using a colon? Give anexample of when not to use it. Give an example ofhow to use a colon correctly.

Create a menu for a restaurant On the menu, include one correct example of the dash,

parentheses, brackets, ellipsis mark, slash, and hyphen.


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