CA #2 Grammar Review

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'so'.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

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When should you use a comma before 'but'?

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You should use a comma before '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 the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'We went to the ice cream parlor and sat down to ___ our ice cream.'?

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The correct form is 'eat'. The sentence should read: 'We went to the ice cream parlor and sat down to eat our ice cream.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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When is a comma needed in a sentence?

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A comma is needed when separating independent clauses, in lists, or before conjunctions like 'and', 'but', or 'so'.

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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'.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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What is the function of a semicolon?

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