TN ready Grammar Practice

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses. It can also separate items in a complex list.

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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. It contains a subject and a verb.

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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. It contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?

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A phrase is a group of words that does not contain a subject-verb pair, while a clause does.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two 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 an example of a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, I went for a walk.'

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What is the function of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession or to form contractions.

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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 appropriate punctuation or conjunction.