Clash Of The Classes : Mid-Term Review

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What is the correct punctuation for the phrase: 'viruses however'?

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The correct punctuation is 'viruses, however,' which uses a comma before 'however' to indicate a pause.

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Which word correctly completes the sentence: '__ you sad to see him leave?'

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The correct word is 'Were', as it is the past tense of 'are'.

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What change should be made to the sentence: 'A college football player might not notice the first few tackles in a game, but an NFL player can spot it right away!'?

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Change 'it' to 'them' to refer to the tackles.

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What is the correct word to complete the sentence: 'I'm going to __ my nicest gown.'?

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The correct word is 'wear', which means to put on clothing.

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What is the correct punctuation for the phrase: 'pants which provide protection'?

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The correct punctuation is 'pants, which provide protection', using a comma to separate the clause.

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Define 'punctuation'.

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

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What is the difference between 'where', 'wear', and 'ware'?

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'Where' refers to a place, 'wear' means to have clothing on, and 'ware' refers to manufactured articles.

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What is a clause in grammar?

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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb, and can express a complete thought.

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What is the function of 'however' in a sentence?

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'However' is a conjunctive adverb used to contrast ideas or introduce a statement that contrasts with the previous one.