Practice flashcard- Language Conventions

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What does 'cultivate' mean in the context of group work?

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To develop or improve skills or knowledge through practice and collaboration.

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What is the correct punctuation to use before 'however' in a compound sentence?

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A semicolon (;) is used before 'however' when connecting two independent clauses.

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What is an adverbial sentence?

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A sentence that includes an adverb or adverbial phrase, providing context such as time, place, or manner.

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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 error in the sentence: 'Advertising your business is important, it's the only way to build clientele.'?

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The error is a comma splice; it should be corrected by changing the comma to a period.

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What is a gerundial sentence?

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A sentence that includes a gerund, which is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun.

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What is the purpose of using punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within sentences.

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What is an appositive phrase?

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An appositive phrase is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about another noun.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to form complex and compound sentences.