Russell-- English II Final Grammar Review

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What is an infinitive phrase?

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An infinitive phrase is a group of words that includes an infinitive (to + verb) and any modifiers or complements. Example: 'to give to others'.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun. Example: 'through the mountains'.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) connect words, phrases, or independent clauses.

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What punctuation is needed when using a coordinating conjunction to separate two independent clauses?

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A comma is needed before the coordinating conjunction.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of one independent clause, which has a subject and a predicate.

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What is an example of an infinitive phrase?

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An example of an infinitive phrase is 'to sing in the choir'.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause.

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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.

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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.