
English 2 STAAR Grammar Review
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English
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9th - 11th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a complex sentence?
Back
A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you correctly punctuate a complex sentence?
Back
A complex sentence is punctuated without a comma if the independent clause comes first. Example: 'We went for a walk because it was raining.'
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a comma in a series?
Back
A comma is used to separate items in a list. Example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct way to use commas in a series?
Back
Use commas to separate three or more items in a list, and include a comma before the conjunction (and, or). Example: 'I like reading, writing, and drawing.'
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of the word 'however' in a sentence?
Back
'However' is used to introduce a contrast or exception. It is often preceded by a semicolon and followed by a comma. Example: 'I wanted to go; however, I was too tired.'
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you correctly use 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?
Back
'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a possessive pronoun, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'. Example: 'They're going over there to see their friends.'
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of commas in setting off extra information?
Back
Commas are used to set off non-essential information that can be removed without changing the main meaning of the sentence. Example: 'My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.'
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