Testing Review

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What is the difference between 'your' and 'you're'?

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'Your' is a possessive adjective used to indicate ownership, while 'you're' is a contraction of 'you are'.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within a sentence.

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What is a contrasting idea in writing?

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A contrasting idea presents an opposing viewpoint or situation, often using words like 'but' or 'however'.

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What is the correct use of 'its' vs 'their'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun used for singular nouns, while 'their' is a possessive pronoun used for plural nouns.

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What is the difference between 'capitol' and 'capital'?

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'Capitol' refers to a building where a legislative assembly meets, while 'capital' refers to a city that serves as the seat of government or financial resources.

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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.

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What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses to show relationships between them.

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in writing?

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A thesis statement presents the main idea or argument of an essay, guiding the direction of the writing.