Writing Conventions Flashcard

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What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a possessive pronoun, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'to take care of'?

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The correct spelling is 'their' when referring to possession, and 'they're' when referring to 'they are'.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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How can you identify a sentence fragment?

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Look for a subject and verb; if either is missing or if it does not express a complete thought, it is a fragment.

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What is the rule for capitalization of proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun refers to general items (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun names a specific item (e.g., 'New York').

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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives describe or modify nouns, providing more detail about them.

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What is the importance of subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement ensures that the subject and verb in a sentence match in number (singular or plural).

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.