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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units, such as sentences and clauses.

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What is a comma?

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A comma is a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.

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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, often indicating direction, location, or time.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly', and it describes how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate elements in a series, set off introductory elements, and clarify meaning by indicating pauses.

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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

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What is the difference between a conjunction and a preposition?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses, while a preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

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What is the function 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.