Its or It’s
Its = possession (its hat)
It’s = contraction (It is or It has)
Independent clause
Subject and verb In a sentence that can stand alone.
Dependent clause
Contains subject and verb but doesn’t express a complete thought
; will work if….
There is no “for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Affect & Effect
Affect = verb (to act or change)
Effect = noun (change the results when something is done or happens)
A (v)ery Easy (n)oun
Fewer & Less
Fewer = #’s (Fewer bags)
Less = can’t quantify (Use less plastic)
APA & MLA
APA = last name and date
MLA = page #