English I Final My Perspectives Grammar Review

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What is a colon used for in writing?

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A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation. It can also separate two independent clauses when the second clause explains or illustrates the first.

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What is a semicolon used for in writing?

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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 difference between active voice and passive voice?

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In active voice, the subject performs the action (e.g., 'The teacher taught the lesson'). In passive voice, the subject receives the action (e.g., 'The lesson was taught by the teacher').

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or clarifies another noun next to it, often set off by commas (e.g., 'My brother, a skilled musician, plays guitar').

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What is a participial phrase?

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A participial phrase includes a participle and any modifiers or complements. It acts as an adjective in a sentence (e.g., 'The dog barking loudly is mine').

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How do you identify a participial phrase in a sentence?

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Look for a verb form ending in -ing or -ed that functions as an adjective, often accompanied by modifiers.

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What is the function of an adjective in a sentence?

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An adjective describes or modifies a noun, providing more information about it (e.g., 'The tall building is impressive').

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that indicates who or what the sentence is about, typically performing the action of the verb.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain').

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause (e.g., 'Although it was raining, I went for a walk').