Grammar + Conventions

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and includes a subject and a verb.

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What is the difference between 'is' and 'are'?

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'Is' is used with singular subjects, while 'are' is used with plural subjects.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number (singular or plural).

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is the purpose of punctuation?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in writing.

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What is an example of a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of two words, such as 'don't' for 'do not'.

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What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' for 'he'?

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The correct form is 'is' (e.g., He is happy).

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun, such as 'happy', 'blue', or 'tall'.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly', such as 'quickly'.