Am I seriously blogging about this?

This seems more like an excuse to be on the computer in class than anything else.

Wait, why am I complaining?

1. Where does the heading go? What goes in the heading?

The PROPER heading goes in the UPPER LEFT CORNER and the student's name, teacher's name, subject and period, and the date all go in it. Yippee.

2. Give an example of a comma splice?

Rejoice in this example! Rejoice!

Ex: She wore huge dark glasses, so no one recognized her.

3. What is the difference between a comma splice and a fused sentence?

A comma splice is the error of joining two complete sentences with nothing but a comma. A fused sentence runs two complete sentences together with no punctuation or conjunction between them.

4. What are two uses of the comma?

A comma can be used to set off an introductory clause, phrase, or conjunctive adverb from the rest of the sentence or to create a pause.

5. How is a semicolon used?

A semicolon is used to create a stronger pause or to link two thoughts together or to link items in a long series.

6. What numbers should be spelled out?

You should spell out numbers ninety-nine and below.

7. Are plays underlined?

Underlined or put in italics.

8. What is the difference between "affect" and "effect?"

Affect = change, disturb, influence, feign, or pretend to feel.

Effect = bring about, perform, result, or impact.

9. Explain the difference among "there," "their," and "they're."

There = a place

Their = shows possession

They're = contraction for they are

10. What is parallel structure?

A parallel structure expresses parallel elements in the same grammatical form.