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What is the correct way to punctuate a list of items?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, and place 'and' before the last item. Example: Paris, Italy, Germany, and China.

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How do you correctly punctuate adjectives in a series?

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Use commas to separate adjectives that equally modify a noun. Example: The tree is very tall, old, and green.

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What is the correct plural form of 'journey'?

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The correct plural form is 'journeys'.

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When should you use a comma before 'or' in a sentence?

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Use a comma before 'or' when it separates two independent clauses. Example: You can watch TV, or you can play video games.

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What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses. Example: 'but' connects contrasting ideas.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses. Example: I like tea; my friend prefers coffee.

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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How do you identify 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 conjunction.

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What is the role of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the conjunction in a compound sentence to separate independent clauses.

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What is an example of a dependent clause?

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An example of a dependent clause is 'Although it was raining,' which cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.