Grammar Flashcard-Usage/Mechanics

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What is a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters or sounds. For example, 'can't' is a contraction of 'cannot.'

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What is the contraction of 'it is'?

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The contraction of 'it is' is 'it's.'

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What is the contraction of 'would have'?

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The contraction of 'would have' is 'would've.'

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When should you use 'its' vs 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive form meaning 'belonging to it,' while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has.'

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What is the correct usage of 'bring' and 'take'?

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'Bring' means to carry something to a place, while 'take' means to carry something away from a place. Use 'take' when the action is moving away from the speaker.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is the purpose of punctuation?

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Punctuation helps clarify the meaning of sentences by indicating pauses, stops, and the structure of the sentence.

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What is the difference between 'capitol' and 'capital'?

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'Capitol' refers to a building where a legislative assembly meets, while 'capital' can refer to a city that serves as a seat of government or wealth.

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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.