Grammar Review

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What is the correct way to format the title of a play in a sentence?

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The title of a play should be italicized.

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Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: 'Since Noah woke up early he was first in line'?

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A comma should be placed after 'early'.

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What is a pronoun-antecedent agreement error?

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A pronoun-antecedent agreement error occurs when a pronoun does not agree in number or gender with its antecedent.

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How can quotation marks be used to indicate irony in a sentence?

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Quotation marks can be used around a word or phrase to suggest that it is not meant to be taken literally, indicating irony.

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What is the best way to combine the sentences 'Jenna wasn't very artistic.' and 'She wanted to take an art class.'?

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The best way to combine the sentences is: 'Even though Jenna wasn't very artistic, she wanted to take an art class.'.

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What is the purpose of using italics in writing?

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Italics are used to emphasize certain words, indicate titles of works, or denote foreign words.

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What is the function of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate elements in a sentence, clarify meaning, and indicate pauses.

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What is an antecedent in grammar?

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An antecedent is the noun that a pronoun refers to or replaces.

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What is the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, while an independent clause can.

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What is irony in literature?

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.