6th Grade Grammar Revising and Editing Flashcard

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units. Examples include periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.

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What is a comma used for?

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

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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise, often standing alone. Examples include 'Wow!', 'Oh no!', and 'Hooray!'.

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What is the purpose of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession (e.g., 'Sarah's book') or to form contractions (e.g., 'it's' for 'it is').

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How do you correctly use commas in a list?

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In a list, commas are used to separate items. The last item is usually preceded by 'and' or 'or' (e.g., 'I need apples, bananas, and oranges.').

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What is a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters and replacing them with an apostrophe (e.g., 'don't' for 'do not').

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What is the correct way to punctuate a sentence with an interjection?

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When using an interjection at the beginning of a sentence, it should be followed by a comma (e.g., 'Wow, that was amazing!').

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What is the rule for using commas before conjunctions?

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A comma is often placed before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') when it connects two independent clauses (e.g., 'I wanted to go, but it was raining.').

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or'. It is used for clarity (e.g., 'I love my parents, Lady Gaga, and Humpty Dumpty.').

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.