English Ch. 5 Cumulative Review

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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.

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Identify the correct punctuation for a compound sentence.

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A comma is used before the conjunction in a compound sentence.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization and is always capitalized.

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How do you write an abbreviation correctly?

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An abbreviation should include a period if it is a shortened form of a word.

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What is the correct way to capitalize proper nouns in a sentence?

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Proper nouns should always start with a capital letter.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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"I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain."

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What is the abbreviation for Wisconsin?

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WI

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How do you write the date in abbreviated form?

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Use a period after the abbreviation for the month, e.g., "Oct. 15."

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, while a proper noun is a specific name.

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What is the correct way to write a city and state abbreviation?

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The city name is followed by a comma and the state abbreviation in capital letters, e.g., "Madison, WI."