This word is commonly confused with the word except, which means "to receive something offered."

True or False
Use commas to separate 3 or more items in a list.

Include a comma after this transition word that begins a new sentence and means "in addition to."

This type of sentence occurs when two or more complete sentences (independent clauses) are joined with no punctuation.

This word refers to a physical or tangible distance and is often confused with further.

True or False
To make a word plural, always add an apostrophe and then an "s."

Correct or Incorrect
My brother, who is single lives in New York City.

This error occurs when two or more complete sentences are joined only with a comma, which is not strong enough punctuation.

Instead of using "that" or "which", use one of two of these words when referring to people.

True or False
Use quotation marks to draw attention to unusual, unfamiliar, or slang words.

Correct or Incorrect
People think my English accent sounds fake. My girlfriend, however, thinks it’s attractive.

Remedy a run-on sentence by inserting a semicolon and this type of word or phrase. Here is an example:
Joseph Cornell was an innovative American artist known for his shadow boxes and collages; however, his art became more famous after his death in 1972.

Instead of using the word "less," use this word when referring to a number of items that can be counted.

True of False
Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction that joins two complete sentences.

Use commas around these clauses that appear in the middle of sentences and are just extra information.

Use this punctuation mark to remedy a run-on sentence that includes two independent clauses that are related.

This verb means "to influence" and is often confused with a noun that means "the result."

True or False
One way to fix a comma splice is to add a subordinating conjunction.

Place the comma in the appropriate place.
Dr. King said “At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love.”

One of the easiest ways to remedy a run-on sentence is to insert this type of punctuation mark and begin the next word with a capital letter.