Grammar, Usage, Mechanics Review ELA 7

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What is a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters or sounds. For example, 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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What is correct punctuation?

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Correct punctuation involves using symbols like periods, commas, and semicolons to clarify meaning and indicate pauses in writing.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What is the correct form of the verb 'to bring' in the past tense?

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The correct past tense form of 'to bring' is 'brought'.

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What does 'all ready' mean?

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'All ready' means completely prepared or ready for something.

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What is the difference between 'already' and 'all ready'?

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'Already' means 'by this time' or 'before now', while 'all ready' means fully prepared.

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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 because it 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 because it does not express a complete thought.