STAAR Review

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What is a contraction in English grammar?

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A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters and sounds. For example, 'I’ve' is a contraction of 'I have.'

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What is the purpose of using commas in sentences?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to indicate a pause, or to separate clauses in a sentence.

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences means to join two or more sentences into one to improve flow and coherence.

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What is the difference between 'then' and 'than'?

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'Then' refers to time, while 'than' is used for comparisons.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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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 conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses or sentences, such as 'and,' 'but,' and 'or.'

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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns, providing more detail.