Grammar One

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What is a Transitive verb?

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A transitive verb is a verb that requires one or more objects. It expresses an action that is directed towards a person or thing. Example: 'She kicked the ball.'

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'The teacher gave the students homework.'

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The direct object is 'homework.' It answers the question 'What did the teacher give?'

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What is a direct object?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a transitive verb. It answers the question 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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What is an em-dash?

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An em-dash (—) is a punctuation mark used to create a strong break in the structure of a sentence. It can be used to set off information or to indicate a pause.

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Provide an example of a simple sentence.

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I love reading.'

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the function of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something. It tells us who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing. It guides the reader in understanding the structure and flow of sentences.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.