TN ready Grammar Practice

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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 a semicolon and when is it used?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What does the term 'oleo' refer to?

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'Oleo' is a term that can refer to margarine or a type of oil.

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What is the relationship between American football and rugby?

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American football was derived from rugby, sharing similar origins and some rules.

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How do you use a comma before a conjunction?

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A comma is used before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') when it connects two independent clauses.

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

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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 example of a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, e.g., 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the difference between a period and a comma?

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A period indicates the end of a sentence, while a comma indicates a pause within a sentence.