English 2 Review: Grammar

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What is a quote within a quote?

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A quote within a quote is when a quotation is included inside another quotation. It is typically indicated by using single quotation marks inside double quotation marks.

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How do you correctly punctuate a quote within a quote?

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You use double quotation marks for the main quote and single quotation marks for the quote inside it. For example: "He said, 'Hello.'"

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What is the difference between 'advise' and 'advice'?

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'Advise' is a verb meaning to recommend or suggest, while 'advice' is a noun referring to the recommendation or suggestion itself.

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What is the correct usage of 'than' and 'then'?

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'Than' is used for comparisons, while 'then' refers to time or sequence.

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What is the rule for capitalizing 'mom'?

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'Mom' should be capitalized when used as a proper noun (e.g., 'I asked Mom'), but should be lowercase when used as a common noun (e.g., 'my mom').

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What is the purpose of a semicolon in a sentence?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What is the correct way to use commas in a series?

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Commas should be used to separate three or more items in a list, with a comma before the conjunction (Oxford comma) being optional.

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What is the difference between a fragment and a complete sentence?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a subject or a verb, while a complete sentence expresses a complete thought and has both a subject and a verb.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural). For example, 'He runs' (singular) vs. 'They run' (plural).

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What is the function of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession (e.g., 'the dog's leash') or to form contractions (e.g., 'don't' for 'do not').