Dec 3- Grammar Warm-Up

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership (e.g., The cat licked its paws). 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has' (e.g., It's raining outside).

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When should you use a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, and after introductory phrases or clauses.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction (e.g., I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain).

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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 because it expresses a complete thought (e.g., She loves to read).

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause to provide meaning (e.g., Because it was raining).

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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 or to separate items in a complex list.

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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 proper punctuation or conjunctions (e.g., I love to read I have many books).

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What is the function of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession (e.g., Sarah's book) or to form contractions (e.g., don't for do not).

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence (e.g., When we went to the store).

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (e.g., She runs vs. They run).