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What is a modifier?

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A word or phrase that describes or limits the meaning of another word, often a noun.

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What is a misplaced modifier?

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A modifier that is not placed near the word it is supposed to modify, leading to confusion.

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What is a dangling modifier?

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A modifier that does not clearly and logically modify a word in the sentence.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What are independent clauses?

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Clauses that can stand alone as complete sentences because they express a complete thought.

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The final comma in a list of items, placed before the conjunction (e.g., 'and' or 'or').

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How do you separate adjectives in a series?

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Use a comma to separate two or more adjectives that describe the same noun.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of modifiers in a sentence?

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To provide additional information about nouns, verbs, or other modifiers.