Grammar Exercise Homework for 5/20/11

Use the following list to write a story and/or sentences utilizing the following grammatical concepts:

1. Use then AND than in a sentence (they can be in the same sentence or two different sentences).
2. Serial comma (lions, tigers, and bears)
3. conjunctive adverb (The man ran for pubic office; however he did not win the seat.)
4. Use all commonly confused words in one or more sentences: to, two, too
5. Use all commonly confused words in one or more sentences: its, it's
6. Use all commonly confused words in one or more sentences: your, you're
7. Correctly punctuated interrupting clause or appositive phrase (
8. Proper use of semicolon
9. Proper use of colon 
   10.Use of independent/dependent clause with coordinating conjunction

AND use 10 vocabulary words from sections 5.1-5.5 in your sentences. Please underline your 10 vocabulary words.

Be sure to number your sentences with the corresponding number. Sentences/stories are due on Monday, May 23 when you come to class. If you need additional help or have questions consult: http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/