English II STAAR Revising & Editing Review
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English
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10th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a comma splice?
Back
A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?
Back
A comma should be used after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause, helping to clarify the sentence structure.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a semicolon?
Back
A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you correct a run-on sentence?
Back
A run-on sentence can be corrected by adding a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction to separate the independent clauses.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1F
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?
Back
'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an independent clause?
Back
An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dependent clause?
Back
A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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