SCN English 11 1st Semester Review

This--first-rate--show was ready to begin.

The best thing about this book is this: it's still great reading when you're an adult.

Nathan the guitarist with the short hair was late for rehearsal.

What is wrong?   I visited chicago last year.  

Used to set off parenthetical elements

The Mississippi river(1) is the longest river (2) in the U.S

Those are the horses Jan are riding this summer at camp.

What is wrong?    They is studying for the ACT together.

It is also used with ratios, titles and subtitles of books

Lucia said that john is ditching school.

Correct or Incorrect: Bring these items to the beach; a packed lunch, sunscreen, and a towel.

Before he got to band practice, he stopped to get snacks.

At the beach I can do many different things: swim, play volleyball, jet-ski, or just relax.

Correct or incorrect:   The class was out of control, ripping everything.

Immediately after the elephants, the next act--a trapeze artist--entered the ring.

Helps you connect closely related ideas when a style mark stronger than a comma is needed

Used in compound words, to join prefixes to other words, and to show word breaks

Correct or incorrect: The detective took a DNA sample; it would be processed by the lab.

I like to drive my car and to ride my bike. What is this an example of?

I like riding horses and to hike in the mountains.

Correct or Incorrect: John hates ap chemistry.

The book is filled with great characters; Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Eeyore.

He brought sodas potato chips and mini pizzas with him.

The circus ringmaster made a carefully-timed entrance into the center ring.

Today I am going to the beach because school starts again tomorrow.

Winnie-the-Pooh is my favorite children's book, I like the personalities of the animals.

Used to separate words and word groups in a simple series of three or more items.

The english 10 classes are doing TED Talks.

I enjoy being outdoors not only when it's sunny but also in the rain or snow.

Jan and her friends rides everyday.