Grammar

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What is a contraction in grammar?

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A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters or sounds. For example, 'you're' is a contraction of 'you are.'

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What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, and to clarify meaning.

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When should you use 'your' vs 'you're'?

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'Your' is a possessive adjective meaning 'belonging to you,' while 'you're' is a contraction for 'you are.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is the rule for using commas in a list?

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In a list, commas are used to separate three or more items. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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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 is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is the function of the word 'although' in a sentence?

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'Although' is a subordinating conjunction used to introduce a dependent clause that contrasts with the main clause.

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What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence: 'I like pizza pasta and salad'?

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The correct way is: 'I like pizza, pasta, and salad.' Commas are used to separate items in a list.

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

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