TSI ELA

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What is the purpose of using pronouns in sentences?

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Pronouns replace nouns to avoid repetition and make sentences clearer.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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Define 'subject-verb agreement'.

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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What is the role of conjunctions in a sentence?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses to create complex sentences.

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What is a dangling modifier?

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A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence.

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Explain the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'.

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a possessive pronoun, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause to provide meaning.

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What is the function of an introductory phrase?

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An introductory phrase provides background information or context for the main part of the sentence.

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Define '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.