Sentence Corrections

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What is the correct way to capitalize proper nouns in a sentence?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized. For example, 'West Virginia' is correct.

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How do you punctuate a direct quote in a sentence?

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A direct quote should be enclosed in quotation marks. For example, 'Miss Wilson announced, “If you can’t hear me from back there, raise your hand.”'

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What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' for plural subjects?

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The correct form is 'are'. For example, 'My sisters are going to the mall.'

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How do you use apostrophes to show possession?

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Apostrophes are used to show possession. For example, 'today’s menu' indicates that the menu belongs to today.

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What is the rule for subject-verb agreement?

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The subject and verb must agree in number. For example, 'Yuri went outside' is correct because 'Yuri' is singular.

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What is the correct way to list multiple adjectives?

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When listing multiple adjectives, separate them with commas. For example, 'hot, cheesy, and delicious'.

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How do you correct a sentence with a run-on structure?

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Run-on sentences can be corrected by adding a conjunction or separating them into two sentences.

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What is the difference between 'their', 'there', and 'they're'?

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'Their' shows possession, 'there' indicates a place, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is the correct way to use commas in a compound sentence?

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Use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence. For example, 'I wanted pizza, but I chose salad instead.'

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How do you identify a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have a subject and a verb and express a complete thought.