Grammar

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units. Examples include periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.

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What is the correct way to capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What is the difference between 'than' and 'then'?

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'Than' is used for comparisons, while 'then' refers to time.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have a subject and a verb and express a complete thought.

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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.

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What is the purpose of a comma?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or set off clauses.

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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 agree in number (singular or plural).

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What is an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence asks a question and typically begins with words like who, what, where, when, why, or how.

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What is an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark.

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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 is not a complete sentence.