Grammar Review

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What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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

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When should a comma be used in a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, after introductory phrases, and before conjunctions in compound sentences.

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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.

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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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 a semicolon?

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A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses and can also separate items in a complex list.

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What is the role of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe indicates possession or is used in contractions to show omitted letters.

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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 conjunction.