Greasers Grammar

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What is an interrupting phrase comma?

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An interrupting phrase comma is used to set off a phrase that interrupts the flow of a sentence, providing additional information without changing the main meaning.

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What is the difference between 'their', 'there', and 'they're'?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun, 'there' refers to a place, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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How do you show possession for a singular noun that ends in 's'?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., Sam's book).

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What is the correct contraction for 'were not'?

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The correct contraction is 'weren't'.

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How do you form the possessive for plural nouns that end in 's'?

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Add only an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., students').

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, often with a comma.

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What is a series comma?

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A series comma (also known as the Oxford comma) is used before the conjunction in a list of three or more items.

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What is direct address comma?

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A direct address comma is used to separate the name of a person being spoken to from the rest of the sentence.

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership, typically formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' or just an apostrophe for plural nouns.

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What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.