So for this blog I’m supposed to write approximately 500 words on what I’ve learned so far in the semester. Well, it’s a little overwhelming how much I’ve learned since August 24th. Seeing as though I came into this class having my no grasp on grammar, I would say that I have learned a lot. I guess what I could talk about is the whole apostrophe, s issue, and Jones’ vs. Jones’s vs. Joneses. I definitely have a new appreciation for editors who have to catch and correct that stuff. Doing this scrapbook assignment has also shed light on what I now know. To me, grammar is somewhat overlooked by people, but it’s pretty important that you know it, because not only does it provide flow, but when punctuation is used correctly, it really adds credibility to what you’re trying to say.
I have also learned a lot about the parts of speech. I’ve always known what a noun, verb, adjective and adverb was, but when we had to do the newspaper assignment and watch the power-point presentation on it, it really solidified everything that I had known. It was comforting to know that I had that as a backup, in case I needed to check on anything. In addition to parts of speech and punctuation, I thought that one of our first assignments where we had to add punctuation to make a break-up and love letter was extremely helpful. I want to do more of those so I can work on my punctuation in a sentence scenario. The more practice I can get with sentence fluency and punctuation will help me to fully understand the use of semi-colons, colons and commas. The usage of punctuation is also the concept that I don’t fully understand, and would like to work on throughout the semester.
I need to know for sure when to use a semi-colon. I have been hung up on this for quite some time, and would like to know a riddle or something to help me remember exactly when to use this silly, and seemingly outdated punctuation. Other than punctuation and making my sentences flow, I don’t think that I don’t not fully understand anything, it’s just a matter of perfecting what I’m semi-comfortable with.
My question for the week: When is it appropriate to use the word, “thus?” I feel like I could say, “I have learned quite a bit, thus far,” but I don’t necessarily know if this is correct. If someone could kindly clear this up for me, it would be splendid!
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Kristi, you're the only one who ever has their blog done early too, haha. Anyway, when I think about the usage of, "thus," I always think of using it as an indication of conclusion. I guess to say, kind of like a shorter way to sum up an argument or a story of some sorts. It's also a strong, valid word. So when you're using it to indicate a conclusion, try to think of it as, "in this way" (the only way, dun dun dun) . . . but not in a passive mannor. I have no idea if this makes sense to your or not it's kind of hard to explain sometimes! Especially on the inernet!
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ReplyDeleteI have a hard time with this as well. But I think that "thus far" can be used in the beginning of sentences and the end of them like your example. "Thus" is a good word to use instead of say, "for example". Well it is getting late, and thus i must go. ahahaha see I just used it again. See you in class madam.
actually, Alex and Shannyn, you've hit on two different ways to use "thus." Kristi, for your example sentence "thus far," thus is an adverb.
ReplyDeleteBut it's easier to explain using synonyms rather than word classes.
"Thus, he wanted a job to buy a big Corvette."
thus = therefore
"Thus far, I've learned blah blah..."
thus = so
make sense?