Writing 4th grade bootcamp

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What is the difference between 'your' and 'you're'?

Back

'Your' is a possessive adjective used to show ownership (e.g., your book). 'You're' is a contraction of 'you are' (e.g., you're going to school).

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What does 'than' mean?

Back

'Than' is used for making comparisons (e.g., taller than, smarter than).

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What does 'then' mean?

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'Then' refers to a time or sequence of events (e.g., first we eat, then we play).

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What is a comma used for?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, to indicate a pause, or to separate clauses in a sentence.

Front

What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought (e.g., The dog barks).

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is the purpose of an exclamation mark?

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An exclamation mark is used to show strong feelings or emphasis (e.g., Watch out!).

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What does 'it's' mean?

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'It's' is a contraction of 'it is' or 'it has' (e.g., it's raining).

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What is the purpose of proofreading?

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Proofreading is checking written work for errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Front

What is a possessive noun?

Back

A possessive noun shows ownership (e.g., the dog's bone means the bone belongs to the dog).