English 2 STAAR Grammar Review

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What is a complex sentence?

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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.'

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How do you correctly punctuate a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is punctuated without a comma if the independent clause comes first. Example: 'We went for a walk because it was raining.'

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What is the purpose of a comma in a series?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list. Example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is the correct way to use commas in a series?

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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.'

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What is the function of the word 'however' in a sentence?

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'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.'

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How do you correctly use 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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'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.'

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What is the role of commas in setting off extra information?

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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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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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

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An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot. Example: 'Although it was raining' is a dependent clause.

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What is the correct punctuation for a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is punctuated with a comma before the conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'