Grammar Review

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What is the correct punctuation for the sentence: 'Tyler, an avid reader, loves the Warrior Cats series.'?

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The sentence is punctuated correctly with commas around the appositive 'an avid reader.'

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What is active voice in a sentence?

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Active voice occurs when the subject of the sentence performs the action, as in 'The students worked hard to study for their test.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, and a comma is used when the dependent clause comes first.

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How should the sentence 'The Rosetta Stone displayed ancient hieroglyphics, which told us about the ancient people.' be punctuated?

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The sentence is punctuated correctly with a comma before the non-restrictive clause 'which told us about the ancient people.'

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What is the rule for using commas in sentences with dependent clauses?

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Use a comma before the independent clause when the dependent clause comes first.

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What is the purpose of an appositive in a sentence?

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An appositive provides additional information about a noun and is usually set off by commas.

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What is the difference between active and passive voice?

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In active voice, the subject performs the action; in passive voice, the subject receives the action.

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What punctuation is needed in the sentence: 'Until you understand the rules, you may not understand grammar.'?

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A comma is needed after the dependent clause 'Until you understand the rules.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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What is a non-restrictive clause?

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A non-restrictive clause adds extra information to a sentence but is not essential to its meaning and is set off by commas.