Commas vs. Semicolons in Compound Sentences
Review the correct use of the comma and the semicolon in compound sentences. A link is provided to review sentence punctuation patterns.
Transition Words and Phrases
"Using transitional words and phrases helps papers read more smoothly by providing coherence. Transitions indicate relations, whether from sentence to sentence, or from paragraph to paragraph." This site includes an excellent list of transition words and the relationships they represent.
Avoiding Comma Splices
On this interactive site, you can analyze a sentence and correct the comma splice in a text box. After you complete the exercise, you can compare your answers to the correct version.
Comma Splices
"A comma splice is the result of joining two independent clauses (groups of words that could stand alone as a sentence) with a comma. The problem is that the comma is not strong enough to hold two sentences together." Review the ways to avoid commas splices and complete the exercise.
Run-Ons, Comma Splices, Fused Sentences
Review the rules for punctuating compound sentences correctly so you can avoid the common errors of run-ons and comma splices (fused sentences).
Quiz on Subject-Verb Agreement
For this interactive exercise, read each sentence carefully and then select the correct verb to agree with the subject. Hints are available if you need to review the rules. After you complete the exercise, you can get your score.
Subject-Verb Agreement: Additional Practice 1Subject-Verb Agreement: Additional Practice 2
In these interactive exercises, you can continue to practice selecting the correct verb form to agree with the subject. After you complete the exercise, you can get your score.
