Q2 W7 Friday Flashcard

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What is the correct punctuation for addressing someone in a sentence?

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Use a comma before the name or title when directly addressing someone. Example: 'Isn't today your birthday, Tim?'

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How do you punctuate a series of items in a sentence?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, and include 'and' before the last item. Example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are 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 a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the definition of a homonym?

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Homonyms are words that sound the same but have different meanings. Example: 'bat' (the animal) and 'bat' (used in baseball).

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What is the meaning of the word 'date' in the context of fruit?

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A date is a kind of fruit that is brown and sweet and grows on a palm tree.

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What is the meaning of the word 'bar' in the context of a restaurant?

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A bar is a counter where food and drinks are served.

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What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is the correct way to write a list of subjects?

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Use commas to separate each subject and include 'and' before the last one. Example: 'He is taking Math, Science, and English.'

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What is the role of an apostrophe in contractions?

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An apostrophe shows where letters have been omitted in a contraction. Example: 'isn't' is a contraction of 'is not'.