Student record sheet on the student record sheet, the grammar and punctuation skills are keyed to the practice pages and the test items. A colon should not precede a list unless it follows a 60 the blue book of. Do this by clicking on the red button next to your choice. Semicolons and colons quiz 1 the blue book of grammar. Terms in this set which sentence demonstrates the correct use of an apostrophe. The blue book of grammar and punctuation will amuse you while demystifying the rules of grammar and punctuation. In american english, colons are more often followed by capital. Construction of the transalaska oil pipeline had to address issues caused by permafrost. Courses are offered to train instructors to teach students, actual writing instruction for students or combination packs. A revised and updated new edition of the bestselling workbook and grammar guide. It covers an easytouse guide with clear rules, since it was published in 199. Do not capitalize the first item after the colon unless its a proper noun.
For guidance in proper citation format, you should consult the bluebook, our. Jun 26, 2015 20 the blue book of grammar and punctuation anxious to have anxiety or worry example. The blue book of grammar and punctuation institute for. One of the most common uses of the colon is to announce information that elaborates something that has gone before, often a rule, moral or statement of principle. Editions of the blue book of grammar and punctuation. Review says it provides an online resource for grammar and punctuation usage with lessons, quizzes, and an optional test to evaluate the understanding of the material. It occasionally acts as a standin for a comma or period though when one of these other punctuation marks will do, the colon is unnecessary. Iew is a showcase partner for all ghc 2020 homeschool conventions. The colon after the complete sentence and prior to your list is correct. If you have microsoft powerpoint pc or mac version installed on your computer, you can download the powerpoint presentation on the semicolon to the right and the colon to the left. Handbooks on english grammar are too numerous, yet few are written with keeping in mind the usual problems of students. The blue book of grammar and punctuation jane straus.
Place a check mark in front ofsentences that are correct. It doesnt take a lifetime to master english grammar and punctuation. Grammar, the nose tree is the first set of books in a series of six all books sold individually. Privacy policy shipping policy pricing policy return policy. Students will apply new grammar knowledge and practice their editing skills with the fix it. If each point is a complete sentence, capitalize the first word and end the sentence with appropriate ending punctuation.
Whether im figuring out a way to explain the use of a semicolon or working with. Author of the original blue book of grammar and punctuation. The colon is one of the most clearlydefined punctuation marks. Semicolons and colons at the end of a quotation should be placed outside the quotation marks. The blue book of grammar and punctuation by mark nichol no one writing handbook or grammar guide should suffice for careful writers, and though jane strauss the blue book of grammar and punctuation is less comprehensive than some other resources, its largeformat workbook approach provides a readerfriendly introduction to. Most beginning writers know that it is used with a list, but many are not aware of the other times it is used. Place a check mark in front of sentences that are correct. Semicolons and colons quiz 1 the blue book of grammar and. Italicize the colon in case it appears immediately before an italicized text. Most commonly, the colon functions as an introductory punctuation mark, notifying the reader that the.
Colons punctuation rules the blue book of grammar and. The blue book of grammar and punctuation is filled with easytounderstand rules,realworld examples, dozens of reproducible exercises, and pre and posttests. Grammar and punctuation the blue book of grammar and. Andrews introduction to our grammar materials fix it. Teachers using this course should have gone through the basic iew. The blue book of grammar and punctuation succeeds at a rare feat. For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation. If you accidentally click on the wrong button, simply click on the button you meant to select.
Ideal for teachers, parents, and older students whose active knowledge of grammar and punctuation may be a bit rusty, this simple, straightforward book organizes concepts in an easytofind layout. Among such rare grammar books is the one written by jane straus, named as the blue book of grammar and punctuation. Use the colon after a complete sentence to introduce a list of items when introductory words such as namely, for example, or that is do not apply or are not appropriate. Water can exist in three forms solid, liquid or gas. Jan 01, 1997 the blue book of grammar and punctuation is a concise, entertaining workbook and guide to english grammar, punctuation, and usage. Think of the colon as a gate, inviting one to go on. An easytouse guide with clear rules, realworld examples, and reproducible quizzes kindle edition published february 18th 2010 by josseybass.
When a colon appears after quoted text, put it after the closing quotation mark. No one writing handbook or grammar guide should suffice for careful writers, and though jane strauss the blue book of grammar and punctuation is less comprehensive than some other resources, its largeformat workbook approach provides a readerfriendly introduction to the intricacies of proper prose straus was still a college student when she began her career as a writing consultant for. Search for your punctuation question at grammar girl. All it takes is the blue book of grammar and punctuation.
Ahmed is the skydiver that broke his back last week. The blue book of grammar and punctuation jane straus on. The blue book of grammar and punctuation is a concise, entertaining workbook and guide to english grammar, punctuation, and usage. Blue book exam adapting for speed 23 26 iew unit ix.
Click on the movie icon to the left to watch a poormans animated exercise on uses of the colon. The blue book of grammar and punctuation 11th edition. Hyphens can be used between two words that function together to modify a. Inserting colons into the list items seems unnecessary since you are emphasizing the centers over the people. When listing items one by one, one per line, following a colon, capitalization and ending punctuation are optional when using single words or phrases preceded by letters, numbers, or bullet points. Start the text following the colon with either an uppercase or lowercase letter. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Uses of the colon in english writing its rather common to. In a title or heading, a colon is often used to introduce a subdivision of a subject. It is recommended for junior high and high school students. If you are expecting a scholarly exegisis on why you should use a semicolon as. Students who have not completed volume 1 should at minimum be familiar with the basic iew elements of style and models of structure. Notice of nondiscrimination legal notices cuny copyright text only view. Close observers will notice that, though sea stars.
Select the pair of words between which the colon should be placed. Daily lessons with links help ensure your student keeps with the program, while giving you a convenient way to track progress, record grades, and more. The blue book of grammar and punctuation rakuten kobo. Valuable for anyone who takes tests or writes reports, letters, web pages, emails, or blogs, the. Institute for excellence in writing is dvd based instruction that provides videos of actual writing instruction. Teachers manuals include downloadable student pages. Parts of speech, subjectverb agreement, tricky words such as who or whom, and effective writing tips are the topics in the grammar section. Aug 11, 2007 capitalization with bullet lists is a matter of style. Parentheses and brackets the blue book of grammar and. The colon is one of the most misused punctuation marks in writing. This handy workbook is ideal for teachers, students in middle school through college, esl students, homeschoolers, and professionals.
This userfriendly resource includes simple explanations of grammar, punctuation, and usage. With over 200,000 copies sold, this is one of the most highly trusted english language resources available. The colon can also be used to introduce a grammatically independent sentence. The blue book of grammar and punctuation institute for excellence. In british english, it is unusual for a capital letter to follow a colon. Semicolon rules colon rules frequently confused words rules 2,3,5, and 6 slavery the underground railroad. The use of parentheses indicates that the writer considered the information less importantalmost an afterthought. Semicolons and colons quiz 1 from the blue book of grammar and punctuation. The blue book of grammar and punctuation, eleventh edition. Students hunt for and correct errors in daily passages that cumulatively tell a story. The blue book of grammar and punctuation 11th edition pages.
The colon can be used after the first word of a sentence or just before the final word of a sentence. Colons and semicolons should never be used interchangeably. Semicolons punctuation rules the blue book of grammar. If two or more sentences follow the colon, capitalize the first word of each sentence following. In this capacity, the colon acts as a substitute for that, that is, that is to say or namely new employees are told that there is. Use a colon to introduce an item or a series of items. Each level is good for one to two years of instruction.
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