Unit 2 Grammar Test Review

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units. Examples include periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or clarifies another noun next to it. For example, in 'My brother, a skilled musician, plays guitar,' 'a skilled musician' is the appositive.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or set off clauses and phrases.

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What is the correct use of a semicolon?

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

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What does the term 'furthermore' indicate in writing?

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'Furthermore' is used to add information or to introduce an additional point that supports the previous statement.

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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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 coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is the function of a conjunction?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses, sentences, or words. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and 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 contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.