Shurley Midterm Review

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What does CD stand for in sentence structure?

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CD stands for Compound Sentence, which contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a double negative?

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A double negative occurs when two negative words are used in the same sentence, which can create confusion.

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What is the correct way to punctuate the sentence: 'He runs the AV club but he does not understand computers very well.'?

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The correct punctuation should include a comma before 'but': 'He runs the AV club, but he does not understand computers very well.'

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What are the articles in English?

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The articles in English are 'a', 'an', and 'the'. 'A' and 'an' are indefinite articles, while 'the' is a definite article.

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What is the purpose of an adjective?

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An adjective describes or modifies a noun, providing more information about it.

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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 the difference between a definite and an indefinite article?

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A definite article ('the') refers to a specific noun, while an indefinite article ('a' or 'an') refers to a general noun.

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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 rule for using commas in compound sentences?

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A comma should be placed before the conjunction that joins two independent clauses.