English Language Skills Flashcard

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What is tone in writing?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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How can you correct a comma splice?

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You can correct a comma splice by using a semicolon, adding a coordinating conjunction, or making one clause dependent.

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What is an incomplete sentence?

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An incomplete sentence, or sentence fragment, is a group of words that does not express a complete thought.

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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When should you capitalize proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized.

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What is the difference between a complete sentence and an incomplete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought, while an incomplete sentence does not.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?

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

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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 is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.