Grammar Flashcard

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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. For example, 'I can't find my keys nowhere' is incorrect; it should be 'I can't find my keys anywhere.'

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What is the correct way to capitalize names?

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Names should be capitalized properly. For example, 'Mayor Tom' is correct, while 'dr. Johnson' is not.

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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 conjunctions. For example, 'Amare was playing basketball, Aaron was playing video games.' is a run-on.

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How do you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by using a conjunction or separating it into two sentences. For example, 'Amara was playing basketball, while Aaron was playing video games.' is correct.

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What is the correct form of 'I can't find my keys nowhere'?

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The correct form is 'I can't find my keys anywhere.' This eliminates the double negative.

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How should you capitalize months in a sentence?

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Months should always be capitalized. For example, 'I want to go to Alaska in June.' is correct.

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What is the rule for using 'ever' and 'never'?

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'Ever' is used in positive sentences, while 'never' is used in negative sentences. For example, 'I have never been to a concert.' is correct.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive form, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has.' For example, 'It's raining' vs. 'The dog wagged its tail.'

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What is a fragment in a sentence?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a subject or a verb. For example, 'Because I was tired.' is a fragment.

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How do you fix a sentence fragment?

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You can fix a fragment by adding the missing subject or verb. For example, 'Because I was tired, I went to bed early.' is correct.