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Nate B

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Fun Tips for Using Commas and Building Sentences

A comprehensive guide to essential rules for using commas in English writing and strategies for efficient passage reading and comprehension, focusing on fundamental grammar principles and test-taking techniques.

  • Emphasizes two core rules: keeping writing simple and minimizing comma usage
  • Introduces structured approaches to how to structure sentences with subject and verb
  • Details specific strategies for reading comprehension and passage analysis
  • Provides systematic methods for answering questions and identifying key information
  • Outlines effective techniques for handling different question types and text formats
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8/6/2023

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English
Top Two Rules of English
lo keep it simple
2. When in doubt, keep the comma out
Sacred Territory - No Commas May Enter.
• details
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Page 2: Question Response Strategies

This page focuses on proper answer formatting and strategic approaches to question analysis. It provides detailed guidance on structuring responses and making informed choices between answer options.

Definition: The "Game of Clue" refers to a systematic approach to formatting answers with clear subject-verb structure.

Highlight: When analyzing answer choices, immediately eliminate options beginning with "you" or "I".

Example: Rather than starting with a verb, structure answers as "Subject → Verb".

Quote: "Give the colon a chance" emphasizes the importance of recognizing definitional or explanatory relationships in text.

English
Top Two Rules of English
lo keep it simple
2. When in doubt, keep the comma out
Sacred Territory - No Commas May Enter.
• details
Sp

View

Page 3: Reading Comprehension Techniques

The final page outlines comprehensive strategies for efficient reading comprehension and passage analysis. It presents a structured approach to tackling reading sections in standardized tests.

Highlight: Always read questions first before approaching the passage to guide focused reading.

Definition: Word Search refers to the strategic scanning of text for specific keywords and phrases from questions.

Example: When analyzing passages, prioritize reading passages 2, 3, and 4 before returning to passage 1.

Quote: "Author's attitude is always positive" serves as a key reminder when analyzing tone and perspective.

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Fun Tips for Using Commas and Building Sentences

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A comprehensive guide to essential rules for using commas in English writing and strategies for efficient passage reading and comprehension, focusing on fundamental grammar principles and test-taking techniques.

  • Emphasizes two core rules: keeping writing simple and minimizing comma usage... Show more

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Top Two Rules of English
lo keep it simple
2. When in doubt, keep the comma out
Sacred Territory - No Commas May Enter.
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Page 2: Question Response Strategies

This page focuses on proper answer formatting and strategic approaches to question analysis. It provides detailed guidance on structuring responses and making informed choices between answer options.

Definition: The "Game of Clue" refers to a systematic approach to formatting answers with clear subject-verb structure.

Highlight: When analyzing answer choices, immediately eliminate options beginning with "you" or "I".

Example: Rather than starting with a verb, structure answers as "Subject → Verb".

Quote: "Give the colon a chance" emphasizes the importance of recognizing definitional or explanatory relationships in text.

English
Top Two Rules of English
lo keep it simple
2. When in doubt, keep the comma out
Sacred Territory - No Commas May Enter.
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Page 3: Reading Comprehension Techniques

The final page outlines comprehensive strategies for efficient reading comprehension and passage analysis. It presents a structured approach to tackling reading sections in standardized tests.

Highlight: Always read questions first before approaching the passage to guide focused reading.

Definition: Word Search refers to the strategic scanning of text for specific keywords and phrases from questions.

Example: When analyzing passages, prioritize reading passages 2, 3, and 4 before returning to passage 1.

Quote: "Author's attitude is always positive" serves as a key reminder when analyzing tone and perspective.

English
Top Two Rules of English
lo keep it simple
2. When in doubt, keep the comma out
Sacred Territory - No Commas May Enter.
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Page 1: Core English Writing Rules

The first page establishes fundamental writing principles with emphasis on simplicity and proper comma usage. The page outlines essential grammar rules and structural guidelines for effective English writing.

Definition: Sacred Territory refers to areas in a sentence where commas should never be used, particularly around essential details and descriptions.

Highlight: The two primary rules emphasized are: 1) Keep it simple, and 2) When in doubt, keep the comma out.

Example: In the sentence "Ben Hansen went", the subject-verb relationship should remain uninterrupted by commas.

Vocabulary: "ITS vs IT'S" - 'Its' is possessive while 'It's' is a contraction of 'it is'.

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