Lesson 9 Grammar Review - Dear Mr. Winston

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', or 'or').

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'because', and 'although'.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, or to set off clauses.

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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 sentence because it 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 cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences means to join two or more sentences into one sentence to make the writing clearer and more concise.

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What is the function of 'but' in a sentence?

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'But' is a conjunction used to show contrast between two ideas or statements.

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What is the difference between 'and' and 'but'?

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'And' is used to add information, while 'but' is used to contrast or show a difference between two ideas.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.