Grammar Flashcard

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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.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a conjunction, using a semicolon, or separating it into two sentences.

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the writing of a word with its first letter in uppercase and the remaining letters in lowercase.

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When should you capitalize proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, such as names of people, places, and specific organizations, should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write a sentence with a conjunction?

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A correct sentence with a conjunction should connect two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction and a comma.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week should always be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months of the year?

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Months of the year should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write a sentence about a season?

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Seasons (spring, summer, fall, winter) are not capitalized unless they are part of a title.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.