Sentence Revision Practice

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What is sentence combining?

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Sentence combining is the process of joining two or more sentences to create a more complex and fluid sentence.

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What punctuation is used to join two independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) is used to join two independent clauses.

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When should you use a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, and after introductory phrases.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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What is the correct way to capitalize 'lake michigan'?

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It should be capitalized as 'Lake Michigan'.

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What is the purpose of a comma in direct speech?

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A comma is used to separate the spoken words from the speaker's tag, e.g., "I love reading," said Matthew.

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What is the difference between 'I' and 'me'?

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'I' is used as a subject of a sentence, while 'me' is used as an object.

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What is the correct way to join two sentences with 'not only... but also'?

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The correct structure is 'Not only [first clause] but also [second clause].'

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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The first and last words of a title, as well as all major words, should be capitalized.

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What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses, e.g., 'and', 'but', 'or'.