English II STAAR Revising & Editing Review

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase?

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A comma should be used after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause, helping to clarify the sentence structure.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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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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How do you correct a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence can be corrected by adding a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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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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When should you use a colon?

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A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation that follows an independent clause.

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What is the function of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works.

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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).