English 2 STAAR Grammar Review

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What is the correct way to punctuate a date in a sentence?

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A correctly punctuated date includes the month, day, and year, such as 'April 12th, 1983.'

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How do you use commas to set off extra information in a sentence?

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Commas are used to set off non-essential information, such as in the sentence 'The AT&T Center, where the Spurs play, was remodeled in 2015.'

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What is the difference between 'it's' and 'its'?

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'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has,' while 'its' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership.

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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, such as 'We're getting ready for the STAAR test because it's a month away.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, such as 'He didn't study for the exam, but he still passed.'

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What punctuation is used to separate items in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, for example, 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause, separate items, set off clauses, and clarify meaning.

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How do you correctly punctuate a sentence with a conjunction?

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When joining two independent clauses with a conjunction, use a comma before the conjunction, e.g., 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated introductory phrase?

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An introductory phrase should be followed by a comma, e.g., 'After the movie, we went out for dinner.'

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What is the rule for punctuating direct quotations?

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Direct quotations should be enclosed in quotation marks, e.g., She said, 'I will be there soon.'