Honors English 9-Midterm Exam Review (Grammar)

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is missing a subject or a verb.

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What is the rule for capitalization of proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized.

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Provide an example of correct capitalization in a sentence.

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Example: 'The Eiffel Tower is in Paris.'

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What is the difference between 'ship' and 'Ship' in a sentence?

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'Ship' is capitalized when it is part of a proper noun or title, while 'ship' is lowercase when used generically.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?

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

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What is the correct way to write the title of a book?

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The title of a book should be italicized or underlined.

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