Tonight’s homework:

For every error that lost points (-1), you must narrate the problem. Be specific!

Example 1: “I really just want to marry this guy. But my parent’s won’t agree.” There are two problems with this sentence. The first problem is that “but” is a coordinating conjunction, so it should be punctuated as “guy, but” because coordinating conjunctions link two sentences with a comma before the coordinating conjunction. The other problem is that parents is plural, not possessive, so there is no apostrophe. The sentence should read, “I really just want to marry Romeo, but my parents won’t agree.”

 

Example 2:  “When we met at the party last night I blushed.” The problem with this sentence is that “when” is a subordinating conjunction, which sets up a dependent clause, so a comma must be used before the independent main clause of the sentence, which is “I blushed.” The sentence should read, “When we met at the party last night, I blushed.”

You must use the correct grammatical terms. Use your notes and worksheets. This was to be a review exercise of grammar already learned in class.

Narrated corrections are due tomorrow!