Conventions Review

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English
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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. Examples include periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?
Back
Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or set off clauses.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct way to punctuate a list?
Back
In a list, use commas to separate items, and place 'and' before the last item. For example: 'I like apples, oranges, and bananas.'
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a run-on sentence?
Back
A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct way to punctuate direct speech?
Back
Direct speech should be enclosed in quotation marks, with punctuation placed inside the quotation marks. For example: "I love reading," she said.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is capitalization?
Back
Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and titles.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you capitalize the word 'I'?
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The word 'I' should always be capitalized when it refers to oneself, regardless of its position in a sentence.
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