Grammar Practice

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in writing. It includes marks like periods, commas, and question marks.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have a subject and a verb and express a complete thought. For example, 'The dog barks.'

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What is the difference between 'went' and 'gone'?

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'Went' is the simple past tense of 'go', while 'gone' is the past participle used with 'have' or 'had'.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. For example, in 'The cat sleeps', 'the cat' is the subject.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Examples include 'run', 'is', and 'think'.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. For example, in 'The red apple', 'red' is the adjective.

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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. For example, 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the function of a comma?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or set off clauses.

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What is direct speech?

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Direct speech is when the exact words of a speaker are quoted. For example, 'She said, "I am happy."'