Grammar review

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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 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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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 is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list, placing a comma before the conjunction in the last two items.

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What is an adjective?

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A word that describes or modifies a noun.

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What is a noun?

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

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What is a verb?

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A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is a pronoun?

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A word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition.