Quarter 2 Benchmark--Sophomores

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What is a comma?

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A punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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When should a comma be used before a conjunction?

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A comma should be used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is a comma pair?

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A pair of commas used to enclose non-essential information in a sentence.

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What is a dash?

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A punctuation mark used to indicate a break in thought or to set off information.

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When is a dash used correctly?

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A dash is used to create emphasis or to indicate an abrupt change in thought.

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What is a colon?

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A punctuation mark used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.

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When should a colon be used?

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A colon should be used before a list or to introduce a statement that explains or elaborates on the preceding clause.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.

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What is an independent clause?

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A group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.