QSE Grammar Review

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What is the rule for capitalizing pet names?

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The name of your pet should start with a capital letter.

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Which punctuation is correct in the sentence: 'Please give me some time I do not want to be rushed.'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'Please give me some time; I do not want to be rushed.'

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What is a semicolon?

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A semicolon is a punctuation mark (;) used to connect independent clauses.

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Choose the correct word: I wanted to (accept, except) the invitation to the party; everyone (accept, except) Jaron was going.

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The correct words are: accept, except.

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How should 'Hannahs' be corrected in the sentence: 'As most of you know, we just celebrated Hannahs 16th birthday.'?

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It should be corrected to 'Hannah’s'.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to link closely related independent clauses.

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When should you use a capital letter?

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Use a capital letter at the beginning of a sentence and for proper nouns.

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What is the difference between 'accept' and 'except'?

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'Accept' means to receive, while 'except' means to exclude.

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What punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list.

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What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence: 'I like apples oranges and bananas'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'I like apples, oranges, and bananas.'