Interim Review 2024

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What is a comma?

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A punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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When should a comma be used before a conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is direct address in a sentence?

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Direct address occurs when a speaker directly addresses someone by name or title, often set off by commas.

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How do you properly use a direct address comma?

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Place a comma before and after the name or title when directly addressing someone in a sentence.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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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 an independent clause?

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A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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When is a comma necessary in a complex sentence?

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A comma is necessary before the conjunction when the dependent clause precedes the independent clause.

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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 conjunction.