FINAL EXAM MEGA REVIEW

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate. Example: 'The book was on the table.'

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined with just a comma without a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'Kevin Durant is a good basketball player, LBJ is bad at basketball.'

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What is the correct way to punctuate the title of a TV episode?

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TV episode titles should be enclosed in quotation marks. Example: 'The One with the Monkey'.

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What is verb tense?

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Verb tense indicates the time of action or state of being. Examples include past, present, and future.

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What is the difference between a fragment and a complete sentence?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause, while a complete sentence expresses a complete thought.

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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 appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is the purpose of using quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the correct verb tense for hypothetical situations?

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The correct verb tense for hypothetical situations is often the subjunctive mood, using 'were' instead of 'was'.

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What is the function of a coordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.