Typing Sentences

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and includes a subject and a verb.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in writing.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is the difference between a statement and a question?

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A statement provides information, while a question seeks information.

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What is capitalization and why is it important?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and proper nouns; it is important for clarity and proper grammar.

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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 conjunction.

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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 conjunction?

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

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.