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  1. 1Commas vs. Semicolons Many companies make sugar-free soft drinks, which are flavored by synthetic chemicals the drinks usually contain only one or two calories per serving.Answer = Semicolon
    Many companies make sugar-free soft drinks, which are flavored by synthetic chemicals; the drinks usually contain only one or two calories per serving.
  2. 2Commas vs. Semicolons Mr. Leyland played the viola professionally for many years and he now conducts a community orchestra.Answer = Comma
    Mr. Leyland played the viola professionally for many years, and he now conducts a community orchestra.
  3. 3Commas vs. Semicolons The crab grass was flourishing but the rest of the lawn, unfortunately, was dying.Answer = Comma
    The crab grass was flourishing, but the rest of the lawn, unfortunately, was dying.
  4. 4Commas vs. Semicolons The hill was covered with wildflowers it was a beautiful sight.Answer = Semicolon
    The hill was covered with wildflowers; it was a beautiful sight.
  5. 5Commas vs. Semicolons As I turned around, I heard a loud thump for the cat had upset the goldfish bowl.Answer = Comma
    As I turned around, I heard a loud thump, for the cat had upset the goldfish bowl.
  6. 6Commas vs. Semicolons The artist preferred to paint in oils he did not like watercolors.Answer = Semicolon
    The artist preferred to paint in oils; he did not like watercolors.
  7. 7Commas vs. Semicolons The house was clean, the table set, and the porch light on everything was ready for the guests' arrival.Answer = Semicolon
    The house was clean, the table set, and the porch light on; everything was ready for the guests' arrival.
  8. 8Commas vs. Semicolons He looked carefully in the underbrush but he failed to notice the pair of green eyes staring at him.Answer = Comma
    He looked carefully in the underbrush, but he failed to notice the pair of green eyes staring at him.
  9. 9Commas vs. Semicolons The foundations of the house had been poured but, to his disappointment, nothing else had been done because of the carpenters' strike.Answer = Comma
    The foundations of the house had been poured, but, to his disappointment, nothing else had been done because of the carpenters' strike.
  10. 10Commas vs. Semicolons The computer could perform millions of operations in a split second however, it could not think spontaneously.Answer = Comma
    The computer could perform millions of operations in a split second, however, it could not think spontaneously.
  11. 11Commas vs. Semicolons I thought registration day would be tiring but I didn't know I'd have to stand in so many lines.Answer = Comma
    I thought registration day would be tiring, but I didn't know I'd have to stand in so many lines.
  12. 12Commas vs. Semicolons The dog, growling and snarling, snapped at me I was so frightened that I ran.Answer = Semicolon
    The dog, growling and snarling, snapped at me; I was so frightened that I ran.
  13. 13Commas vs. Semicolons The snowstorm dumped twelve inches of snow on the interstate subsequently, the state police closed the road.Answer = Semicolon
    The snowstorm dumped twelve inches of snow on the interstate; subsequently, the state police closed the road.
  14. 14Commas vs. Semicolons Professors are supposed to be absent-minded and I've seen plenty of evidence to support that claim since I've been in college.Answer = Comma
    Professors are supposed to be absent-minded, and I've seen plenty of evidence to support that claim since I've been in college.
  15. 15Commas vs. Semicolons The suspect said that he had never met the victim however, the detective knew that he was lying.Answer = Semicolon
    The suspect said that he had never met the victim; however, the detective knew that he was lying.
  16. 16Commas vs. Semicolons In the first place, it was snowing too hard to see the road in the second place, we had no chains.Answer = Semicolon
    In the first place, it was snowing too hard to see the road; in the second place, we had no chains.
  17. 17Commas vs. Semicolons I have read Soul on Ice but I have not read The Invisible Man.Answer = Comma
    I have read Soul on Ice, but I have not read The Invisible Man.
  18. 18Commas vs. Semicolons San Francisco is my favorite city in fact, I plan to spend two weeks there this summer.Answer = Semicolon
    San Francisco is my favorite city; in fact, I plan to spend two weeks there this summer.
  19. 19Commas vs. Semicolons The quarterback made a brilliant pass and the end crossed the goal line for the winning touchdown.Answer = Comma
    The quarterback made a brilliant pass, and the end crossed the goal line for the winning touchdown.
  20. 20Commas vs. Semicolons Large supermarkets fascinate me I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean flour in one place.Answer = Semicolon
    Large supermarkets fascinate me; I can find everything from frozen chow mein to soybean flour in one place.
  21. 21Compound Sentences A small kitten followed me home. I gave it a bowl of milk. (so)A small kitten followed me home, so I gave it a bowl of milk.
  22. 22Compound Sentences We were lost in the woods. My brother had a map in his backpack. (but)We were lost in the woods, but my brother had a map in his backpack.
  23. 23Compound Sentences The girls were painting animal pictures. Katrina spilled the paint. (and)The girls were painting animal pictures, and Katrina spilled the paint.
  24. 24Compound Sentences Would you like to go to the movies? Would you rather stay home tonight? (or)Would you like to go to the movies, or would you rather stay home?
  25. 25Compound Sentences Mr. Sanchez loved his new office. He didn't like the view. (but)Mr. Sanchez loved his new office, but he didn’t like the view.
  26. 26Compound Sentences Ivana's bicycle had a flat tire. She had to walk to the grocery store. (so)Ivana’s bicycle had a flat tire, so she had to walk to the grocery store.
  27. 27Compound Sentences José wants to be an astronaut when he grows up. Maria wants to be a nurse. (and)Jose wants to be an astronaut when he grows up, and Maria wants to be a nurse.
  28. 28Compound Sentences Dr. Neu told Greg to floss his teeth every day. He didn't listen. (but)Dr. Neu told Greg to floss his teeth every day, but he didn’t listen.
  29. 29Compound Sentences The tigers at the zoo are always sleeping. The penguins are fun to watch. (but)The tigers at the zoo are always sleeping, but the penguins are fun to watch.
  30. 30What is FANBOYS ?For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
  31. 31Vocabulary dejectedto feel sad; to feel thrown down in spirit
  32. 32Vocabulary ejectto throw out
  33. 33Vocabulary injectiona shot; the "throwing" of medicine into the body by a needle
  34. 34Vocabulary interjectiona word thrown into a sentence or conversation
  35. 35Vocabulary jettisonto throw goods overboard to lighten the load on a boat or an airplane
  36. 36Vocabulary projectilean object thrown into the air with great force
  37. 37Vocabulary projectora machine that throws an image onto a wall
  38. 38Vocabulary rejectto throw something out because it's defective and can't be used again
  39. 39Vocabulary subjectto throw oneself under someone else's rule
  40. 40Vocabulary trajectorythe curved path of an object thrown into space
  41. 41Vocabulary bisectto cut into two pieces
  42. 42Vocabulary dissectto cut apart for the purpose of investigation
  43. 43Vocabulary insecta class of small arthropod animals that has three separate sections to their bodies: head, thorax, abdomen
  44. 44Vocabulary intersectionthe point at which two lines or roads meet and cut across each other
  45. 45Vocabulary sectiona separate part of something
  46. 46Vocabulary sectionala couch that is made up of separate pieces
  47. 47Vocabulary sectora separate part of a society, group, or area
  48. 48Vocabulary transectto cut across something
  49. 49Vocabulary trisectto cut into three separate pieces
  50. 50Vocabulary vivisectionsurgery on living animals; medical research that involves cutting into living animals to study organs, tissues, or diseases
  51. 51Vocabulary polychromatichaving many different colors
  52. 52Vocabulary polyclinica hospital that treats many different kinds of diseases
  53. 53Vocabulary polydactylhaving many fingers or toes (more than the normal number)
  54. 54Vocabulary polyglota person who knows how to speak, read, or write
    many languages
  55. 55Vocabulary polygona closed plane figure with many straight lines that connect
  56. 56Vocabulary polygrapha machine that writes down many different changes in
    the body while the person answers questions; a lie detector test
  57. 57Vocabulary polyhedrona solid figure with many sides, such as a pyramid
  58. 58Vocabulary polymorphoushaving or assuming many different forms
  59. 59Vocabulary polysyllabichaving many syllables
  60. 60Vocabulary polytheismthe belief in many different gods
  61. 61Vocabulary monotonea speech in which every word has one tone of voice
  62. 62Vocabulary monopolycontrol of a product or service by one company
  63. 63Vocabulary monoraila track for subway or train cars that only has one rail
  64. 64Vocabulary monosyllabichaving only one syllable
  65. 65Vocabulary monophobiaan abnormal fear of being the only one there; fear of
    being alone
  66. 66Vocabulary monologuea long speech given by one person
  67. 67Vocabulary monoclean eyeglass for one eye
  68. 68Vocabulary monolingualspeaking or writing only one language
  69. 69Vocabulary monolithsomething made out of one single large block or piece of
    stone; one single stone monument
  70. 70Vocabulary monochromehaving one color; a painting, design, photo, or outfit that is only one color or shades of one color
  71. 71Vocabulary postmortemoccurring or done after death; usually related to an examination of the body after it is dead
  72. 72Vocabulary posthumousoccurring or continuing after death; usually related to a book that is published after the author has died
  73. 73Vocabulary postponeto do something at a time or date after it was originally planned
  74. 74Vocabulary postproductionthe editing that is done after the movie, film or video has been taped
  75. 75Vocabulary postscripta comment, note or thought written after the letter is finished; p.s.
  76. 76Vocabulary postmarka mark printed across a stamp after it is received by the post office
  77. 77Vocabulary postgraduatea person who takes a college class after he or she has already graduated
  78. 78Vocabulary postindustrialthe time in society that came after the Industrial Revolution
  79. 79Vocabulary postdateto write on something a date that comes after the real date
  80. 80postmeridiantaking place after noon; p.m.
  81. 81Vocabulary preapproveto authorize or give permission in advance
  82. 82Vocabulary precautiona measure taken in advance to prevent harm
  83. 83Vocabulary precedeto come before something else in time, order or rank
  84. 84Vocabulary predictto say what will happen before it occurs
  85. 85Vocabulary prefixa syllable or word that comes before a root word to change its meaning
  86. 86Vocabulary prejudgeto make a decision before you have all the facts
  87. 87Vocabulary prepayto pay for something before it needs to be paid in full
  88. 88Vocabulary pretesta test before the real test, usually given to see what is already known
  89. 89Vocabulary preventto stop something from happening before it occurs
  90. 90Vocabulary previewto look at or see something before something or someone else

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Flashcards on Language Arts, created by montero.santiago on 03/06/2015.
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