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The SAT Writing and Language section will test you on your knowledge of punctuation. Understandably, many students are utterly confused by commas and semicolons and clueless when it comes to colons and dashes.
In this article, I’ll eliminate your confusion and explain all of the punctuation rules you need to know to ace SAT Writing. Furthermore, I’ll provide practice questions to test you on what you’ve learned.
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Punctuation on SAT Writing
SAT punctuation questions test you on your knowledge of commas, semicolons, colons, dashes, and apostrophes. In this article, I’ll explain the rules for all punctuation except apostrophes because I’ve devoted a separate article to Excluding apostrophe questions, there are about 4-6 punctuation questions on the SAT. Most of the punctuation rules are fairly straightforward; if you spend the time to learn and understand these rules, you should be able to correctly answer the punctuation questions on SAT Writing.
The Rule for All SAT Punctuation Questions: When in Doubt, Leave It Out
SAT punctuation questions test you on your knowledge of commas, semicolons, colons, dashes, and apostrophes. In this article, I’ll explain the rules for all punctuation except apostrophes because I’ve devoted a separate article to apostrophes . Most of the punctuation rules are fairly straightforward; if you spend the time to learn and understand these rules, you should be able to correctly answer the punctuation questions on SAT Writing.
For the SAT, if you’re unsure if a sentence requires punctuation, it’s better to err on the side of leaving out punctuation. Only use commas, semicolons, colons, or dashes if you identify a situation that requires them. You’re more likely to miss a punctuation question by adding unnecessary punctuation than by leaving out punctuation that’s needed. Take a look at this example:
The comma before “that” is unnecessary. A common error on SAT punctuation questions is to randomly place a comma or semicolon within a sentence, especially in sentences in which there are other commas. In this sentence, answer choice D is the correct answer. No punctuation is needed. Remember that if punctuation isn’t needed, you should leave it out.
Now I’ll go over specific rules to help you determine when to use punctuation.
The 6 SAT Comma Rules
While there are a multitude of comma rules, the SAT only tests a few of them. I’ll explain the comma rules that are important to know for the SAT.
#1: Surround Non-Restrictive Clauses and Appositives With Commas
The key rule to remember here is that a portion of a sentence that can be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence must be surrounded by commas.
Relative Clauses: Restrictive vs. Non-Restrictive
Relative clauses are dependent clauses that describe a noun and start with a relative pronoun or adverb like “who,” “that,” “which,” or “where.” The basic rule is that restrictive clauses shouldn’t be surrounded by commas and non-restrictive clauses should be.
What’s a Restrictive Clause?
Restrictive clauses are essential to the meaning of the sentence. You can’t take a restrictive clause out of a sentence without significantly changing the meaning of the sentence. Here’s an example:
People who sleep well are more alert.
If you remove the clause “who sleep well,” the meaning of the sentence would be substantially changed. You’d be left with “People are more alert.” Because you can’t remove the clause without changing the meaning of the sentence, the clause shouldn’t be surrounded by commas.
What’s a Non-Restrictive Clause?
A non-restrictive clause isn’t essential to the meaning of the sentence. If you got rid of the clause, the sentence would still make sense, and its meaning wouldn’t change. Here’s an example sentence with the non-restrictive clause underlined.
Nate, who works as a software engineer, majored in computer science.
The clause “who works as a software engineer” adds more information about Nate, but if it were removed, the meaning of the sentence would be the same. There would be less information about Nate, but the sentence still states that he majored in computer science. This is what the sentence looks like after removing the non-restrictive clause:
Nate majored in computer science.
What Is an Appositive?
An appositive is a descriptive phrase that doesn’t include a verb. Like a non-restrictive clause, an appositive can be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence. Here’s an example sentence with the appositive underlined:
Torsha, a fan of celebrity gossip, loves watching The Wendy Williams Show.
If we get rid of the appositive, the sentence still has the same meaning:
Torsha loves watching The Wendy Williams Show.
If you’re unsure if a phrase is an appositive, eliminate the phrase. If the meaning of the sentence is unchanged, the descriptive phrase is an appositive that should be surrounded by commas.
The rule that appositives must be surrounded by commas is one of the most often tested comma rules on the SAT.
SAT Example
Because the only difference in the answer choices is the placement of commas, we know this question is testing our knowledge of comma rules. In this sentence, the phrase “an associate professor of geology at Ohio State” is an appositive. The phrase describes Jason Box, and it can be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence.
All we have to do is apply the rule that appositives must be surrounded by commas. The error in the original sentence is that there is no comma after “Ohio State.” The correct answer is C. There is no comma before the appositive in answer choice B, and answer choice D places a comma within the appositive unnecessarily, and there isn’t a comma at the end of it.
Pretty comma (stealingsand/Flickr)
#2: Use Commas After Introductory Phrases or Clauses
Any time a sentence starts with a dependent clause or modifying phrase, it must be followed by a comma. Here are some examples:
Although I want to go to Hawaii for Joe’s wedding, I have to work.
In high school, Suzy was the class clown.
Unable to focus because of the loud construction work outside, Harry went to the library to study.
SAT Example
On the SAT, a sentence may include an introductory dependent clause or phrase, and you have to select the proper punctuation that follows the introduction. Only a comma can come after an introductory phrase or clause that isn’t a complete thought.
The introductory phrase, from “Living” to “ethic,” modifies the Harvey Girls. Because the phrase isn’t a complete thought, meaning it can’t stand alone as a sentence, we must put a comma at the end of the phrase. The correct answer is D. Answer choice C is wrong because the addition of “and” makes the sentence incorrect. When an introductory phrase describes a noun, the noun being modified must come directly after the comma. In this sentence, the phrase is modifying the Harvey Girls.
#3: Use Commas to Separate Items in a List
You’re probably familiar with this comma rule: in lists of three or more items, you must place a comma after every item except the last. Check out this example:
During spring break, my days will consist of eating, watching Netflix, and sleeping.
The three items on the list are “eating,” “watching Netflix,” and sleeping. Because there are three items, there are commas after the first two. The last comma in the list before “and,” known as the oxford comma, is technically optional, and you won’t be tested on whether or not to use it. However, every list question I’ve seen uses the oxford comma.
Here’s another example:
Participation in sports teaches many important values, including perseverance, teamwork, and dedication.
The three items on this list are “perseverance,” “teamwork,” and “dedication.” On the SAT, there may be incorrectly placed commas placed before the first item or after the “and” prior to the last item. In the sentence above, you can’t place a comma after “including” or before “dedication.”
Incorrect: Participation in sports teaches many values, including, perseverance, teamwork, and dedication.
Incorrect: Participation in sports teaches many values, including perseverance, teamwork, and, dedication.
Correct: Participation in sports teaches many values, including perseverance, teamwork, and dedication.
Sleep is important. (RelaxingMusic/Flickr)
SAT Example
As we know, items in a list must be separated by commas. The three items in this list are “yogurt manufacturers,” “food scientists,” and “government officials.” The semicolon in the original sentence is being used incorrectly. In answer choice D, there is an unnecessary comma placed after “and.” The correct answer is C.
#4: Don’t Use Commas to Separate Complete Thoughts
Using a comma to separate two complete thoughts creates a grammar error known as a comma splice. Here’s an example of a comma splice:
Dorothy failed her test, it was extremely difficult.
The clauses before and after the comma are complete thoughts that could stand alone as sentences. There are a few ways to correct a comma splice. You can put a conjunction after the comma:
Dorothy failed her test, but it was extremely difficult.
Also, you can put a relative pronoun after the comma:
Dorothy failed her test, which was extremely difficult.
Finally, you can use a semicolon or colon to correctly separate two complete thoughts:
Dorothy failed her test; it was extremely difficult.
Dorothy failed her test: it was extremely difficult.
Next, take a look at a comma splice example from the real SAT.
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SAT Example
The comma after “instance” is incorrect because the clauses before and after the comma are complete thoughts. Answer choice C is still a comma splice. Answer choice D is wrong because the resulting sentences don’t make sense in context. The correct answer is B. A colon comes after a complete thought, and it sets up a list or explanation. In this sentence, an explanation follows the colon. Even if you were unsure of colon rules (which I’ll explain later), you could have selected the right answer by eliminating wrong answer choices.
#5: Don’t Use a Comma Between an Adjective and a Noun
You can’t place a comma between an adjective and noun. Check out this example sentence:
Incorrect: Trista bought a blue, truck.
Correct: Trista bought a blue truck.
On the SAT, this comma rule tends to come up when a title is being used as an adjective before a noun. Here are a couple of examples:
Incorrect: I enjoy reading the books of acclaimed writer, Malcolm Gladwell.
Correct: I enjoy reading the books of acclaimed writer Malcolm Gladwell.
Many people incorrectly assume there should be a comma; however, in this sentence, “writer” is describing Malcolm Gladwell, and you can’t place a comma between an adjective and a noun.
I like his books. (Michelle Tribe/Flickr)
Similarly, if the title comes before a possessive noun, there shouldn’t be a comma after the title or the possessive. Check out this example:
Incorrect: You are extremely excited to read PrepScholar writer, Justin Berkman’s next article.
Incorrect: You are extremely excited to read PrepScholar writer Justin Berkman’s, next article.
Correct: You are extremely excited to read PrepScholar writer Justin Berkman’s next article.
SAT Example
Remember that there shouldn’t be a comma after a title used as an adjective or a possessive noun. In this sentence, there are commas placed after both “painter” and “Georges Seurat’s.” We need to remove the commas to correct the sentence. Only answer choice D removes both unnecessary commas.
Semicolons on the SAT
The only thing you have to know about semicolons is that they are used to separate two complete thoughts. You should be able to replace the semicolon with a period and have two complete sentences. Here’s an example:
Incorrect: Because Jesse is my friend; I invited him to my party.
Correct: Jesse is my friend; I invited him to my party.
The second sentence is correct because the semicolon is separating two independent clauses. On the SAT, semicolons are often used incorrectly.
SAT Example
Immediately, we know that the semicolon is incorrect because the phrase after the semicolon can’t stand alone as a sentence. Now we have to determine the correct comma placement. Answer choices B and C are wrong because you can’t place a comma after a preposition. Answer choice D is correct; the comma separates the independent clause from the explanatory phrase. Keep in mind that commas often separate independent clauses from dependent clauses or descriptive phrases.
Colons on the SAT
Colons can connect two independent clauses, but they’re usually used to introduce lists and explanations. Colons must come after a complete sentence. You should be able to put a period in place of the colon and have a sentence that makes sense.
Incorrect: Jasmine brought everything she needed for the exam, including: pencils, a backpack, and a calculator.
Correct: Jasmine brought everything she needed for the exam: pencils, a backpack, and a calculator.
The first sentence is incorrect because the part that comes before the colon isn’t a complete thought.
Also, a colon should be used instead of a comma to separate a noun from items on a list:
Incorrect: Lewis was excited to meet his relatives, his aunt, uncle, and cousins from the Bahamas.
Correct: Lewis was excited to meet his relatives: his aunt, uncle, and cousins from the Bahamas.
The first sentence makes it seem like “his relatives” is part of the list. However, all of the people he is meeting are his relatives, and the portion after the colon lists the relatives whom he will be meeting.
Additionally, colons can be used to provide explanation. Here’s an example:
Sandy repeatedly complained about her least favorite restaurants: places where you can often hear loud conversations and crying babies.
In the above sentence, the colon is placed after a complete thought, and the portion of the sentence after the colon describes the type of restaurants that Sandy dislikes. You could substitute the colon with a comma, but you need punctuation to separate the complete thought from the explanatory phrase.
SAT Example
The portion of the sentence after “army” describes the other type of army. We need punctuation to separate the complete thought up until “army” from the phrase elaborating on this group of people. Answer choice C is incorrect because the phrase following “army” isn’t a complete thought, and answer choice B is wrong because the dash before “by” is unnecessary (I’ll explain dashes next). The correct answer is D.
Dashes on the SAT
Dashes aren’t very common on the SAT, but they do come up. They can be used to mark off a non-essential clause or phrase (like a comma) or introduce a list or explanation (like a colon).
If dashes are used with non-essential clauses or phrases, you can’t mix them with commas. You have to go with either two dashes or two commas. Here’s an example:
Incorrect: Ryan, an energetic teenager—can’t sit still during class.
Correct: Ryan—an energetic teenager—can’t sit still during class.
Correct: Ryan, an energetic teenager, can’t sit still during class.
This is an example using a dash like a colon to set up an explanation:
Correct: Ryan can’t sit still during class—he’s an energetic teenager.
Lastly, a dash can be used for stylistic reasons to interrupt a statement or create a dramatic pause. Check out this example:
Byron spent hours painting a beautiful picture—and then his little brother destroyed it.
You don’t have to worry too much about using dashes for this type of sentence. If a dash is the correct answer in a similar sentence, then you’ll be able to eliminate the other answer choices because they’ll be obviously incorrect.
SAT Example
The phrase from “popularized” to “Coolidge” is a non-essential phrase. You can get rid of the phrase without altering the meaning of the sentence. The error is that the phrase is first marked off with a dash and then a comma. Remember that you can’t mix dashes and commas when marking off non-essential phrases and clauses. Therefore, to maintain consistency, the correct answer is B.
Punctuation cookies! (David Erickson/Flickr)
The Most Important Rules and Strategies for SAT Punctuation
Because we’ve gone over a number of punctuation rules and ways to correct punctuation errors, I’m going to sum up the most important points to help you correctly answer SAT Writing punctuation questions.
Important Rules
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Surround appositives and non-essential phrases with commas.
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Use commas to separate items in a list.
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Don’t use commas in between two independent clauses.
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Semicolons connect two independent clauses.
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Colons come after a complete sentence and set up a list or explanation.
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Dashes can be used to mark off non-essential clauses or introduce lists and explanations.
Strategies
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Leave out punctuation unless you identify a situation that requires it.
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You’ll never be asked to choose between interchangeable punctuation marks: if two answer choices serve the same function, then both will be wrong.
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Use process of elimination to determine the right answer on punctuation questions. Many of the wrong answers will have errors that you’ll be quickly able to detect. Eliminating the wrong answers can sometimes be easier than choosing the right one.
Practice Questions
Try these practice questions using the knowledge you’ve acquired.
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Studies show that
children;
who are physically active may perform better in the classroom.
A.
NO CHANGE
B. children,
C. children
D. children:
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Last week, Theodore—who is an extremely conscientious
student, won
a $10,000 scholarship; his parents are incredibly proud.
A.
NO CHANGE
B. student—won
C. student won
D. student: won
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Julie was thoroughly
confused: she
couldn’t figure out where she put her car keys.
A.
NO CHANGE
B. confused, she
C. confused she,
D. confused she
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Paul was overcome with joy when he saw
actor, Keanu Reeves,
in the parking lot of a McDonald’s restaurant.
A.
NO CHANGE
B. actor, Keanu Reeves
C. actor: Keanu Reeves
D. actor Keanu Reeves
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I hurried home from school to find Max, my dog that I’ve
had for five years chewing
on my favorite pair of shoes.
A.
NO CHANGE
B. had, for five years chewing
C. had for five years, chewing
D. had, for five, years chewing
Answers: 1. C, 2. B, 3. A, 4. D, 5. C
What’s Next?
If you thought punctuation wasn’t tested on the SAT because you’re only familiar with the old SAT, read this article to find out how the SAT Writing section has changed.
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[Update] Hyphen Rules and Examples | เครื่องหมาย dash – NATAVIGUIDES
There are two things to keep in mind about this misunderstood punctuation mark. First, there should not be spaces around hyphens. Second, hyphens should not be used interchangeably with dashes (with the exception of Rule 6 below), which are noticeably longer.
Hyphens’ main purpose is to glue words together. They notify the reader that two or more elements in a sentence are linked. Although there are rules and customs governing hyphens, there are also situations when writers must decide whether to add them for clarity.
Hyphens Between Words
Rule 1a. Generally, hyphenate two or more words when they come before a noun they modify and act as a single idea. This is called a compound adjective.
Examples:
an off-campus apartment
state-of-the-art design
When a compound adjective follows a noun, a hyphen is usually not necessary.
Example: The apartment is off campus.
However, some established compound adjectives are always hyphenated. Double-check with a dictionary or online.
Example: The design is state-of-the-art.
Rule 1b. Use suspended hyphens when two or more compound adjectives come before the
noun they modify.
Example: We offer the finest protective equipment, including latex- and phthalate-free gloves.
Incorrect: You can expect a three-four-week delay in processing.
Correct: You can expect a three- to four-week delay in processing.
This is equivalent to writing You can expect a three-week to four-week delay in
processing.
Rule 2a. A hyphen is frequently required when forming original compound verbs for vivid writing, humor, or special situations.
Examples:
The slacker video-gamed his way through life.
Queen Victoria throne-sat for six decades.
Rule 2b. When writing out new, original, or unusual compound nouns, writers should hyphenate whenever doing so avoids confusion.
Examples:
I changed my diet and became a no-meater.
No-meater is too confusing without the hyphen.
The slacker was a video gamer.
Video gamer is clear without a hyphen, although some writers might prefer to hyphenate it.
Writers using familiar compound verbs and nouns should consult a dictionary or look online to decide if these verbs and nouns should be hyphenated.
Rule 3. An often overlooked rule for hyphens: The adverb very and adverbs ending in ly are not hyphenated.
Incorrect: the very-elegant watch
Incorrect: the finely-tuned watch
This rule applies only to adverbs. The following two examples are correct because the ly words are not adverbs:
Correct: the friendly-looking dog
Correct: a family-owned cafe
Rule 4. Hyphens are often used to tell the ages of people and things. A handy rule, whether writing about years, months, or any other period of time, is to use hyphens unless the period of time (years, months, weeks, days) is written in plural form:
With hyphens:
We have a two-year-old child.
We have a two-year-old.
No hyphens: The child is two years old. (Because years is plural.)
Exception: The child is one year old. (Or day, week, month, etc.)
Note that when hyphens are involved in expressing ages, two hyphens are required. Many writers forget the second hyphen:
Incorrect: We have a two-year old child.
Without the second hyphen, the sentence is about an “old child.”
Rule 5. Never hesitate to add a hyphen if it solves a possible problem. Following are two examples of well-advised hyphens:
Confusing: Springfield has little town charm.
With hyphen: Springfield has little-town charm.
Without the hyphen, the sentence seems to say that Springfield is a dreary place. With the hyphen, little-town becomes a compound adjective, making the writer’s intention clear: Springfield is a charming small town.
Confusing: She had a concealed weapons permit.
With hyphen: She had a concealed-weapons permit.
With no hyphen, we can only guess: Was the weapons permit hidden from sight, or was it a permit for concealed weapons? The hyphen makes concealed-weapons a compound adjective, so the reader knows that the writer meant a permit for concealed weapons.
Rule 6. When using numbers, hyphenate spans or estimates of time, distance, or other quantities. Remember not to use spaces around hyphens.
Examples:
3:15-3:45 p.m.
1999-2016
300-325 people
Note: Most publishers use the slightly longer en dash instead of a hyphen in this situation.
Examples:
3:15–3:45 p.m.
1999–2016
300–325 people
Rule 7a. In general, with physical quantities, use a hyphen when the unit, abbreviation, or symbol is spelled out.
Examples:
80-pound bag
six-centimeter caterpillar (Note: the number is spelled out here because it’s less than ten and not used with a symbol or abbreviation.)
100-meter dash
Rule 7b. In general, hyphens are not used between the numeral and the abbreviation or symbol, even when they are in adjectival form.
Examples:
80 lb. bag
6 cm caterpillar
100 m dash (Note: use a period when abbreviating English units but not when abbreviating metric units.)
NOTE
Rules 7a. and 7b. are based on standard usages in mathematical, statistical, technical, and scientific texts. However, specialized fields such as healthcare, education, and science often adhere to their own specific stylebook. In those cases, the stylebook should serve as the writer’s guiding authority.
Rule 8. Hyphenate all compound numbers from twenty-one through ninety-nine.
Examples:
thirty-two children
one thousand two hundred twenty-one dollars
Rule 9a. Hyphenate all spelled-out fractions. But do not hyphenate fractions introduced with a or an.
Examples:
More than one-third of registered voters oppose the measure.
More than a third of registered voters oppose the measure.
Rule 9b. When writing out numbers with fractions, hyphenate only the fractions unless the construction is a compound adjective.
Correct: The sign is five and one-half feet long.
Correct: A five-and-one-half-foot-long sign.
Incorrect: The sign is five-and-one-half feet long.
See also Rule 2b in Writing Numbers.
Rule 10a. Do not hyphenate proper nouns of more than one word when they are used as compound adjectives.
Incorrect: She is an Academy-Award nominee.
Correct: She is an Academy Award nominee.
Rule 10b. However, hyphenate most double last names.
Example: Sir Winthrop Heinz-Eakins will attend.
Rule 11. Many editors do not hyphenate certain well-known expressions. They believe that set phrases, because of their familiarity (e.g., high school, ice cream, twentieth century), can go before a noun without risk of confusing the reader.
Examples:
a high school senior
an ice cream cone
a twentieth century throwback
However, other editors prefer hyphenating all compound modifiers, even those with low risk of ambiguity.
Examples:
a high-school senior
an ice-cream cone
a twentieth-century throwback
Rule 12. When in doubt, look it up. Some familiar phrases may require hyphens. For instance, is a book up to date or up-to-date? Don’t guess; have a dictionary close by, or look it up online.
Hyphens with Prefixes
A prefix (a, un, de, ab, sub, post, anti, etc.) is a letter or set of letters placed before a root word. The word prefix itself contains the prefix pre. Prefixes expand or change a word’s meaning, sometimes radically: the prefixes a, un, and dis, for example, change words into their opposites (e.g., political, apolitical; friendly, unfriendly; regular, irregular; honor, dishonor).
Rule 1. Hyphenate prefixes when they come before proper nouns or proper adjectives.
Examples:
trans-American
mid-July
Rule 2. In describing family relations, great requires a hyphen, but grand becomes part of the word without a hyphen.
Examples:
My grandson and my granduncle never met.
My great-great-grandfather fought in the Civil War.
Do not hyphenate half brother or half sister.
Rule 3. For clarity, many writers hyphenate prefixes ending in a vowel when the root word begins with the same letter.
Example:
ultra-ambitious
semi-invalid
However, in recognition of the modern trend toward spare hyphenation, do not hyphenate after pre and re prefixes when the root word begins with e.
Rule 4. Hyphenate all words beginning with the prefixes self-, ex- (i.e., former), and all-.
Examples:
self-assured
ex-mayor
all-knowing
Rule 5. Use a hyphen with the prefix re when omitting the hyphen would cause confusion with another word.
Examples:
Will she recover from her illness?
I have re-covered the sofa twice.
Omitting the hyphen would cause confusion with recover.
I must re-press the shirt.
Omitting the hyphen would cause confusion with repress.
The stamps have been reissued.
A hyphen after re- is not needed because there is no confusion with another word.
Rule 6. Writers often hyphenate prefixes when they feel a word might be distracting or confusing without the hyphen.
Examples:
de-ice
With no hyphen we get deice, which might stump readers.
co-worker
With no hyphen we get coworker, which could be distracting because it starts with cow.
Hyphens with Suffixes
A suffix (y, er, ism, able, etc.) is a letter or set of letters that follows a root word. Suffixes form new words or alter the original word to perform a different task. For example, the noun scandal can be made into the adjective scandalous by adding the suffix ous. It becomes the verb scandalize by adding the suffix ize.
Rule 1. Suffixes are not usually hyphenated. Some exceptions: -style, -elect, -free, -based.
Examples:
Modernist-style paintings
Mayor-elect Smith
sugar-free soda
oil-based sludge
Rule 2. For clarity, writers often hyphenate when the last letter in the root word is the same as the first letter in the suffix.
Examples:
graffiti-ism
wiretap-proof
Rule 3. Use discretion—and sometimes a dictionary—before deciding to place a hyphen before a suffix. But do not hesitate to hyphenate a rare usage if it avoids confusion.
Examples:
the annual dance-athon
an eel-esque sea creature
Although the preceding hyphens help clarify unusual terms, they are optional and might not be every writer’s choice. Still, many readers would scratch their heads for a moment over danceathon and eelesque.
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Lyrics:
SCENE 1:
Noun: HELP!
Director: Lights, Camera, Action Verb!
Action Verb: I arrive at the scene of a burning building. Alas, on the third story is a Noun, and he says…
Noun: I can’t do anything!
Action Verb: Yes you can! I entreat him
Noun: I can what?
Action Verb: You can… jump to safety! (Splat.) Oops. On second thought, maybe you should try to run down the stairs… Yes!
But no matter what you do
When there’s a fire…
Then you must stop
drop
And roll…
CHORUS 1
No matter what you do
You must take action!
So be an Action Hero
Woman, man!
Yes, you must strive for
Quick retraction of inaction
Yes, they’re big words
Ah, but I’m sure you understand
You must be
Taking action, making action
All of the time
Always have adventure in mind
Yes! I’m taking action, making action
All of the time
Whatever you seek, you shall find
‘Cause you’re an Action Verb!
Yes, an Action Verb!
It may sound absurd
But you’re an Action Verb!
So you can see, hear, dance, sing,
meow, swoon, love, cry…
Sometimes it exhausts me.
Director: CUT! That’s a wrap. Everybody take five.
SCENE 2:
Action Verb: Oh, excuse me. Wrong dressing room.
Linking Verb:
No worries, man. You’re here, come in, just be…
Action Verb:
Who are you? I don’t mean to intrude…
Linking Verb: Dude, I’m a Linking Verb. Be like me. Express a state of being, man.
Action Verb: I am… confused.
Linking Verb: Exactly, man! You = confused. When you hear a verb you can replace with an equals sign…That’s me, man. I’m all about equality, man.
Action Verb: I love equality!
ALL: I = happy
Linking Verb: I’m happy man, ’cause the sky is blue
ALL: The sky = blue
Action Verb: Then let’s go and see it!
Linking Verb: Why the hurry? The Noun is safe
Action Verb: But I = action
Linking Verb: If that’s your satisfaction, man, go do your thing.
ALL: Goodbye! We can link up later.
SCENE 3:
Pronoun: Aaaaah! HELP!!
Action Verb: Oh my! A damsel in distress!
Director: Lights, Camera, Action Verb!
Action Verb: I arrive at the foot of a massive tree. Hanging from the end of the tallest branch is a Pronoun. And She says…
Pronoun: I can’t do anything!
Action Verb: Yes, you can, M’lady!
Pronoun: But I’m scared!
Action Verb: Never fear! I am here! And you are… Beautiful, Pronoun.
Pronoun: Oh, save me, Action Verb! Before I go SPLAT under this tree…
Action Verb: I will rescue you.
Pronoun: Set me free.
Action Verb: Then leap to me.
Pronoun: (Sigh) Wheee!
Action Verb: Frankly, my dear…
CHORUS 2
No matter what you do
You must take action!
So be an Action Hero
Woman, man!
Yes, you must strive for
Quick retraction of inaction
Yes, they’re big words
Ah, but I’m sure you understand
You must be
Taking action, making action
All of the time
Always have adventure in mind
Yes! I’m taking action, making action
All of the time
Whatever you seek, you shall find
‘Cause you’re an Action Verb!
Yes, an Action Verb!
It may sound absurd
But you’re an Action Verb!
So you can see, hear, dance, sing,
meow, swoon, love, cry…
KISS?!?
Pronoun: Kiss me, Action Verb!
Both: (Kissing sound)
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DASHES | English Lesson
DASHES
In today’s lesson, Kevin teaches you how to use dashes.
FREE PRACTICE BELOW
DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence below. If the dashes are being used correctly, write “CORRECT.” If the dashes are being used incorrectly, write “INCORRECT.”
1. Did—did you really just do that?
2. My brothers—the two guys over there, are pretty cool.
3. I’ll take the—actually, never mind.
4. The tree fell just as Joey said, “I think it’s going to—”
5. My neighbor—is a really nice guy.
6. I knew the material perfectly until—test day.
7. You two can sit—wait, hold on.
8. No one and I mean no one should be allowed to do that!
9. I can work with anyone here—except Richard.
10. Do you know if—if I was accepted?
ANSWERS:
1. CORRECT
2. INCORRECT (The punctuation is inconsistent. There should be two dashes or two commas surrounding
the interruption, not one of each.)
3. CORRECT
4. CORRECT
5. INCORRECT (There is no interruption in this sentence.)
6. INCORRECT (The dash should go BEFORE the word “until.)
7. CORRECT
8. INCORRECT (There should be a dash before “and” and a dash before “should.”)
9. CORRECT
10. CORRECT
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