Grammar

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What is the function of the conjunction 'but'?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to introduce a contrast or exception to what has been previously stated.

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What is the present perfect tense?

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The present perfect tense is used to describe actions that occurred at an unspecified time in the past or that started in the past and continue to the present. It is formed using 'has' or 'have' + past participle.

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Identify the correct structure for direct speech.

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Direct speech is the exact words spoken by a person, enclosed in quotation marks. Example: He said, 'I am going to the store.'

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What is indirect speech?

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Indirect speech reports what someone said without quoting their exact words. It often involves changes in tense and pronouns. Example: He said that he was going to the store.

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'between', and 'after'.

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is usually a verb meaning to influence something, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly'. Examples include 'quickly', 'silently', and 'well'.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, to separate independent clauses, and to clarify meaning.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something. It is typically a noun or pronoun.