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Writing and Vocabulary

Writing

  1. Comma before "But" - Only place a comma before the word if there is an independent clause after it.
  2. Don't double space sentences. The monospaced typewriter required double spacing to be read correctly. We now use computers and printers, which is why we use single spacing.
  3. A comma before "and" isn't necessary but is often used when there is an independent clause after it.
  4. "Or" or "our" in words? Ex. favorite/favourite, rumor/rumour, flavor/flavour, color/colour. "Or" is often used by the Americans. British English, New Zealand English, Australian English and Canadian English, all use the latter.
  5. Never double space between hyphens because they are meant to "glue" words together. Ex. 300-400 lizards, three-year-old, 8:00-8:40.

Vocabulary

Dependent Clause - A sentence that doesn't express a complete thought.
Independent Clause - A complete sentence.
Noun - 
Adjective - Is used to describe a noun. Ex. She is a beautiful girl.
Compound Adjective - A single adjective made up of two or more words; often linked together by a hyphen. The hyphen shows they are part of the same adjective. Ex. She is six-foot-two.
​Denominal Adjective - 
Verb - 
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Spelling Confusions

Manner is a way of doing something. It refers to behaviour.
Manor is an estate, house, etc. that is usually large.

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