ENL1962: English Fundamentals Assignment
PART I: For each of the following, write an example of commas in use in the real world. (2 marks each)
1. A comma that separates an introductory part of a sentence from the main sentence.
2. Commas that separate items in a list.
3. A comma used with a coordinator to separate two complete thoughts.
4. Commas that separate words that interrupt the flow of a sentence.
5. Commas that separate a direct quotation from the rest of a sentence.
6. Commas that separate components of dates, numbers, or addresses.
PART II: Underline the prepositional phrases. (2 marks each)
1. Mary was in the house.
2. I wanted Sam to call me.
3. Sam and Melissa bought ice cream for Brenda.
4. You can switch the channel at any time.
5. Between you and me, I liked Sheila’s presentation.
6. She went to the store at the corner of the street.
7. Cooper ran at the track for fifteen minutes.
PART III: Correct the following sentence errors. Note if the error is a comma splice, run-on sentence, or fragment. (2 pts each).
8. We can always go to the store later I know they are open until midnight.
9. Heather wanted her daughter to come and visit, she liked to spoil her.
10. When we went to the zoo.
11. The girl worked hard on her homework, the professor was proud of her.
12. I enjoy a coffee in the morning it helps to wake me up.
13. Swimming outside in the summer is the best but swimming inside in winter is necessary.
14. If you can’t complete it.