English Review

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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 appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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How can run-on sentences be fixed?

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Run-on sentences can be fixed by inserting a comma and a FANBOY (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so), inserting a semicolon, or inserting a period.

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition.

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Which is the correct pronoun in the sentence: 'Honestly, Jason is always earlier to class than ___.'?

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The correct pronoun is 'I.' The sentence should read: 'Honestly, Jason is always earlier to class than I.'

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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' or 'it has.'

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Identify the correct usage of 'its' or 'it’s': 'Did the forecast say ___ supposed to rain?'

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The correct usage is 'it’s.' The sentence should read: 'Did the forecast say it’s supposed to rain?'

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What is the correct form of 'that’s' in the sentence: 'I know ___ your purse, Wendy!'?

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The correct form is 'that’s.' The sentence should read: 'I know that’s your purse, Wendy!'

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What is a common error in pronoun usage?

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A common error is using the subjective case instead of the objective case, such as saying 'Josue and I' instead of 'Josue and me'.

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What is a FANBOY?

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

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What is a semicolon used for?

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