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A gerund ALWAYS ends in
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A gerund always serves as what part of speech?
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A noun
Unlike a participle, which is a verbal that most often ends in -ing or -ed and acts as an adjective modifying a noun, a gerund always serves as a noun. |
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Name 2 times that semi-colons are used.
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To join independent clauses in compound sentences that do not have coordinating conjunctions (and, or, but, nor, for, so, yet) and commas as connectors.
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Name 3 words that are used as connectors in sentences requiring a semi-colon.
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Words like "however," "moreover," "thus," and "therefore," are often used as connectors in these sentences needing a semi-colon.
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When does a colon need to be used?
Hint: There are 8 main uses for a colon, but think of 2 of the uncommon uses. |
1.After an independent clause that precedes a list.
Ex. • The use of these punctuation marks often confuses students: comma, semicolon, colon, hyphen, and dash. 2.To separate an explanation, rule, or example from a preceding independent clause. Ex. • After a sleepless night, the senator made her decision: she would not seek re-election. |
