Grammar Spiral Review (Q1&Q2)

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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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 complex sentence?

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

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

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What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, set off introductory elements, and clarify sentence structure.

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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, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause to provide meaning.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.