Spelling & Grammar Tips (Junior Cert English): Flashcards
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Primary purpose of a comma
Primary purpose of a comma
Separate different parts of a sentence
When to use commas around extra info
When to use commas around extra info
When info is removable without changing core meaning
When NOT to use commas around info
When NOT to use commas around info
When removing it would change the sentence's meaning
Semicolon's purpose
Semicolon's purpose
Bridge between closely related sentences that could stand alone
Question mark usage rule
Question mark usage rule
Only at end of direct questions, not indirect
Exclamation marks in academic writing
Exclamation marks in academic writing
Use sparingly; never use multiple together
Golden rule for apostrophes
Golden rule for apostrophes
When in doubt, leave the apostrophe out
Apostrophe for singular possession
Apostrophe for singular possession
Add apostrophe + s after noun (e.g., boy's book)
It's vs Its distinction
It's vs Its distinction
It's = It is; Its = possessive (like my, your, his)
Would've actually means
Would've actually means
Would have (NOT would of)
Quotation marks indicate
Quotation marks indicate
Direct speech - exact words someone spoke
Effect vs Affect
Effect vs Affect
Effect = noun (the effect); Affect = verb (action)
Practice vs Practise
Practice vs Practise
Practice = noun (ice); Practise = verb (ise)
Definitely spelling tip
Definitely spelling tip
No 'a' in definite - relates to finite
Who's vs Whose
Who's vs Whose
Who's = who is; Whose = possession