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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have a subject and a verb and express a complete thought.

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What does the acronym 'PENS' stand for in sentence structure?

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PENS stands for Subject, Verb, and additional elements that complete the thought.

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What is an infinitive in grammar?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to' (e.g., to run, to eat).

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What does the SLANT strategy help students do?

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SLANT helps students engage in learning by encouraging them to Sit up, Lean forward, Activate their thinking, Name key information, and Track the talker.

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What is the subject of 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 a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning (e.g., periods, commas, question marks).

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What is the purpose of capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization is used to indicate the beginning of sentences and to denote proper nouns.

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What is a fragment in a sentence?

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

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What is the difference between a subject and a predicate?

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The subject tells who or what the sentence is about, while the predicate tells what the subject does or is.