Week 2: Grammar Keepers & Editing Sentences

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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

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What is the difference between 'all ready' and 'already'?

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'All ready' means completely prepared, while 'already' indicates that something has happened before the present time.

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When should proper nouns be capitalized?

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Proper nouns, such as names of people, places, and specific titles, should always be capitalized.

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What is the purpose of using conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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What is the correct form of the pronoun in the sentence: 'Michael and ___ went to the park.'?

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The correct form is 'I', so the sentence should read 'Michael and I went to the park.'

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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 proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is the function of a period in a sentence?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

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What is the difference between 'everyday' and 'every day'?

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'Everyday' is an adjective meaning common or ordinary, while 'every day' means each day.

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What is the role of an editor in writing?

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An editor reviews and revises written content to improve clarity, coherence, and correctness.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.