Weekly Flashcardizz 12/2- 12/6

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership (e.g., The dog wagged its tail). 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has' (e.g., It's raining today).

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When should you use a comma in a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, except for the last item, which is usually preceded by 'and' or 'or' (e.g., I bought apples, oranges, and bananas).

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What does the contraction 'it's' stand for?

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'It's' stands for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What is a possessive pronoun?

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A possessive pronoun shows ownership and replaces a noun (e.g., its, his, her, their).

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How do you correctly punctuate a list of three or more items?

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You should use commas to separate the items, and an 'and' before the last item (e.g., I like to swim, bike, and run).

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What is the correct way to use 'its' in a sentence?

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Use 'its' to show possession, as in 'The cat licked its paws.'

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What is the correct way to use 'it's' in a sentence?

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Use 'it's' as a contraction, as in 'It's going to be a great day.'

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What is the purpose of commas in sentences?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning in sentences.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses 'it's' correctly?

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It's a beautiful day outside.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses 'its' correctly?

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The tree lost its leaves in the fall.