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What is a correctly punctuated sentence?

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A correctly punctuated sentence uses commas, periods, and other punctuation marks appropriately to clarify meaning. Example: 'We will go to lunch, and then we will go to class.'

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Where should a comma be placed in a sentence?

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A comma should be placed before conjunctions like 'so' when they connect two independent clauses. Example: 'Last night my dog ran away, so we had to look for it.'

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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 proper punctuation or conjunctions. Example: 'I ordered the shrimp, it was served on a bed of shredded lettuce.'

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What is an apostrophe used for?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession or to form contractions. Example: 'You're going to have to bake a cake for Bob's birthday.'

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate elements in a sentence, such as items in a list or clauses. Example: 'An eye has a pupil to let in light, and it has a lens to focus the light.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more 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 a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is the difference between 'your' and 'you're'?

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'Your' is a possessive adjective, while 'you're' is a contraction for 'you are.' Example: 'You're going to love your new book.'

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What is a semicolon used for?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list. Example: 'I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.'

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause. Example: 'Because I was late.' (This is a fragment because it doesn't express a complete thought.)