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- Feb. 2, 2024 classwork for today
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All of this page should be done be fore our next class meeting, Feb. 6. It is classwork, not homework.
We will start with some punctuation marks that confuse many students.Here is a link to three of them:
https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/semi-colons-colons-and-dashes/A) Please open it, read it, and write down any questions that come to mind.
B) What is the difference between dashes (–) and hyphens (-)? Explain with an example that you find or create.
Be aware that you can often Google information you need. Some students wrote they are uncertain about other marks.C) Google the ones you need and copy, paste, and save what you learn. This is for you, not to post in Discussion. Start keeping a folder of links you can use or print them out and put them into a folder or binder.
Remember that a sentence of any type must be complete. If it is incomplete, it is called a “sentence fragment,” which is incorrect in writing.
D) Sometimes a single word can be a complete sentence. Write down one-word sentences.
They all will have something in common, they are verbs.
E) When you write down a request like Stop. Go. Run. why do we not add “You” in front of the verb? If you are fluent in another language, does the same rule apply? Is the equivalent word for “you” in the other language used or not in a command or request? Why do you think that is?
F) What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?
G) Please create five original compound sentences. Look for examples.
Make sure to post your original sentences here in Discussion.B)The difference between dashes(–) and hyphens (-) is that dashes are longer and used for separating phrases or giving emphasis to a sentence. While hyphens are used for prefixes conjoining two words together.
D) Run. Jump. Sleep. Think. Listen. Speak. Look.
E) We don’t add “you” in front of one word sentence verbs because it isn’t necessary. If you’re using a verb in a one word sentence since it is an action it is already directed towards the person you are speaking to. So there is no need to add “you” unless you’re forming a complete sentence. In Arabic, we have the same rule where it isn’t necessary to say “you” before every command or request.
F) A simple sentence is a sentence with one phrase that contains one subject and verb. A compound sentence uses a comma to combine two phrases that could be sentences of their own. It contains more than one subject or verb and usually incorporates conjugations.
G) 1.I was tired, so I went to sleep. 2.I wasn’t hungry, but the food looked good so I ate. 3.My brother is annoying, and he knows it as well. 4.I have a cat, but my brother is allergic. 5.I love rice and chicken, but I also love pasta.B) Dashes (–) connect words or parts, while hyphens (-) signal a break in a sentence. For example, “high-tech” uses a hyphen, and dashes create breaks in sentences like “The forest — dense and mysterious — seemed endless.”
D) One-word sentences, like “Stop. Go. Run.,sleep,jump,speak” are commands where “You” is implied.
E) In commands like “Stop. Go. Run.,” the subject “You” is usually omitted for brevity and clarity, consistent across languages.When you tell someone to do something like “Stop. Go. Run.,” you often skip saying “You” before the action. This is because it’s already understood that the instruction is for the person you’re talking to. Adding “You” would be like saying the obvious and might not sound right. So, leaving it out keeps things clear and simple.
F) Simple sentences have one clause; compound sentences join clauses with coordinating conjunctions.
G) Five compound sentences:
1. The sun set, and stars twinkled.
2. She studied hard but felt anxious.
3. The cat napped, then perked up at the can opener.
4. They hiked after packing.
5. Rain poured, but children played in puddles.B) Hyphens (-) are like short lines that stick words together, such as in “high-quality” or “well-known.” They join words or parts of words, like buddies.Dashes (–), The dash creates a kind of interruption to share something important. For example, “The weather—hot and humid—made it hard to enjoy the outdoor event.” The dash creates a kind of interruption to share something important.
D) One-word sentences that can convey meaning or emotion. Here are some examples: Yes, Go, No, Wait, and Okay.E) When we write commands like “Stop,” “Go,” or “Run,” we don’t usually add “You” before the verb. This is because these are imperative sentences, where we tell someone to do something. Including “You” would make it more formal and less direct. So, we leave it out to make the command stronger and to the point. It’s like saying, “Do it now!” instead of “You, do it now!”.In Spanish: “¡Corre!” (Run!). The subject pronoun “tú” (you) is often omitted in commands because it’s understood from the verb conjugation and the context. Including “tú” would make the command sound more formal. The reason for omitting the subject pronoun in commands or requests across languages is likely used for efficiency and directness. By omitting unnecessary words, the command becomes more impactful.
F) A simple sentence is like a basic thought because it has just one subject and one action. For example, “She loves to read. A compound sentence is like when you put two simple sentences together using words like “and,” “but,” or “or.” For instance, “She loves to read, but he prefers watching movies.”
G) Five original compound sentences:- She enjoys hiking in the mountains, but her brother prefers swimming at the beach.
- The dog barked loudly, and the cat ran away in fear.
- I wanted to go to the party, yet I had to study for my exam.
- He ordered a pizza for dinner, and she made a salad to go with it.
- The sun was shining brightly, so we decided to have a picnic in the park.
B.) The difference between dashes and hyphens is that hyphens are typically used to combine words together to make compound words, an example of this is the word high-speed. On the other hand, dashes are used to set off or emphasize information within a sentence, an example of this is the sentence “The new Taylor Swift concert—a spectacular event—was sold out”.
D.) Stop. Wait. Yes. No. Sorry. Please
E.) In commands / requests, we don’t usually add “You” in front of the verb because it is obvious who the command is directed towards. In Spanish, we have the same rule where it isn’t required to add “You” before every command / request. I think this is true across different languages since it improves the efficiency of saying those commands / requests.
F.) The difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence is that a simple sentence contains one clause, while compound sentences usually contain more than one clause with the use of conjunctions.
G.) Sarah enjoys reading, but her brother prefers to play video games. The sun was shining brightly, yet the air was chilly with a hint of winter’s approach. They had planned a picnic in the park, yet unexpected rain forced them to stay back home. The cat curled up by the fireplace, and the dog laid down on the rug. He worked hard all day, so he treated himself to a relaxing bath after arriving home from work.A) If you want to quote something and the first word already uses quotations, do you skip writing the first quotation?
B) The difference between dashes and Hyphens is that Hyphens are shorter lines (-) and they are most often used to show connections between words that are working as a unit such as “two-thirds”. Meanwhile dashes can be used to emphasize material in a sentence, for example, “The barber gave me a terrible haircut– and he expected a tip.” You can even use two dashes to emphasize material in the middle of a sentence, like in the sentence; “Everything I saw in my new neighborhood—from the graceful elm trees to the stately brick buildings—reminded me of my alma mater.”
D) Stop. Drop. Roll. Run. Speak. Listen.
E) When we use verbs like “Stop. Drop. Roll. Run. Speak. Listen.”, the word “You” is already accounted for as it is implied and easily understood since we know the command is directed at someone. Adding “you” in front would make the sentence sound unnatural.
F) A simple sentence is a sentence that consists of just one independent clause while a compound sentence has at least two independent clauses.
G) I like vanilla ice cream and I like chocolate ice cream.
He was eating and he was talking with his friends.
It was raining, so we couldn’t go out that day.
He likes dark blue, however, he doesn’t like the color baby blue.
The friends like reading comic books and they enjoy reading novels as well.
B:Hyphens are usually used to join words together while dashes might indicate a change in thought in a sentence or various other reasons. EX: The Twenty-Five-Year-Old car was still running smoothly. EX2: The meeting is schedule Monday-Friday.
D: Stop,Go,Yes,No, Maybe
F:A simple sentence is a sentence that consists of just one independent clause while a compound sentence contains 2 independent clauses.
G: 1: She went to the store, and bought some groceries
2:The sun was shining brightly, so we decided to go for a walk in the park
3:I finished my Homework early, but I still couldn’t find my book
4: He likes to play Basketball, but prefers to play Soccer
5:She wanted to travel to Europe this Summer, however she couldn’t get time off from work
B) The difference between dashes and hyphens are as follow…
Dashes (longer) separates words into parenthetical statements (usage between phrases or groups of words).
*Dash (–) example: My hairstylist dyed my hair –but she burned my scalp!
Hyphens (Shorter) joints two or more words together.
Example: Hyphen (-): The two-hour class is almost over.
D) One word sentences are: Run, Eat, Dance, Cook, Listen, and Talk.
E) In a sentence the word “You” pronoun is unnecessary since it’s understood that you are the subject, since you’re speaking directly to the person. I believe “You” can be use before a verb if you’re asking a question. Same thing goes in Spanish, We don’t use “You” since its clearly known they are the subject.
F) Simple sentences only has oner verb.
ex: The prisoner escaped.
Compound sentences are made from two independent sentences joined by “and”, “or”, or “but”.
they are used to connect sentences.
G) 1) I don’t drink greet tea but, they drink coffee.
*I don’t drink tea-this clause could stand alone as a sentence.
*they drink coffee-this clause could stand alone as a sentence.
*But-is the joining method making it a compound sentence.
2) I chose black pants but, a white shirt.
3) I going to buy a pair of shoes and socks.
4) I didn’t know this assignment was classwork but, submitted it late anyways.
5) She clearly said potato chips or apples.
Mariadelmar Marin
B: The difference between dashes (–) and hyphens (-) is that dashes are longer than hyphens and are used to emphasize information. For example, when her father arrived—a half-hour later than expected—Liza’s party began. Hyphens are used to show connections between words that serve as an integrated whole. For example, father-in-law, mother-in-law, sister-in-law.
D: A single-word sentence is a single word that forms a full sentence. For example, no, yes, good, stop.
E: We don’t use “you” in front of stop, go, and run in a single-word sentence because they are verbs. We already understand what they are saying because it’s an action.
F: A simple sentence contains one independent clause while a compound sentence has two independent clauses.
G: 1. You have to eat your food, or you won’t get cake. 2. He has no money, so he got a job. 3. I’m trying to lose weight, but I keep eating junk food. 4. Do you want to go by yourself, or do you want me to in with you? 5. I’m allergic to cats, yet I still pet them.
B) The difference between dashes (–) and hyphens (-) is that dashes are longer than hyphens, and dashes are used in sentences to emphasize and add drama to information. Hyphens are used to joint words together.
Dash example: Sarah recalled the way he smelt– wintery cologne.
Hyphen example: Tom is turning Fifty-five today.
D) One-word sentences can use the words stop, no, yes, and good.
E) When you write down a request like Stop. Go. Run. why do we not add “You” in front of the verb? The reason we do not put the word “You” in front of the verb is because the other person comprehends what they are saying. After all, it’s either a command, action, instruction, or request.
F) A simple sentence includes only one independent clause and no dependent clause whilst a compound sentence has two or more dependent clauses.
G)
1. Charlie was quiet in school, but loud at home.
2. She did not want to go to school, but then again realized school was very important.
3. Dolly finished class, so she then went to lunch.
4. Thomas wanted pancakes for breakfast, but Sarah already made scrambled eggs.
5. Sarah could sing well, but she does not dance.
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