Grammar Review MP 1

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, or to set off clauses.

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Identify the correct use of a comma in a compound sentence.

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A comma is used before the conjunction (and, but, or) when connecting two independent clauses.

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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.

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.

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Define a clause.

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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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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.

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How do you identify the subject in a sentence?

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To identify the subject, ask who or what is performing the action of the verb.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a list?

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Commas are used in a list to separate items, making it clear that each item is distinct.