2024 Fall MIDTERM

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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. It has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'behind'.

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Identify the function of a conjunction in a sentence.

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses. It helps to join ideas and create complex sentences.

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What is the correct plural form of 'city'?

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The correct plural form of 'city' is 'cities'.

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What is the purpose of using a comma before a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a conjunction in a compound sentence to separate two independent clauses.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a preposition.

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Example: The cat is under the table.

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What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a possessive pronoun, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is an example of a dependent clause?

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Example: 'Although it was raining' is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone.