English 2 STAAR Grammar Review

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What is the purpose of a comma after an introductory phrase?

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To separate the introductory phrase from the main clause, enhancing clarity. Example: 'In the middle of the night, the storm started.'

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Define THERE, THEIR, and THEY'RE.

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THERE: Refers to a place. THEIR: Possessive form of they. THEY'RE: Contraction of they are. Example: 'They're at the park over there with their dog.'

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What is the correct way to use commas in a series of items?

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Use commas to separate items in a list. Example: 'Dad likes fishing, grilling, and relaxing on the weekends.'

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How should the word HOWEVER be used in a sentence?

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It should be preceded by a semicolon and followed by a comma when connecting two independent clauses. Example: 'There is a Christmas party tonight; however, she will not go.'

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What is the correct punctuation for city and state?

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A comma should be placed between the city and state, and after the state if it is followed by additional information. Example: 'I live in San Antonio, Texas, but Marco lives in Austin, Texas.'

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What is an introductory phrase?

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A group of words that provides context or background information before the main clause. Example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'

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

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Affect is a verb meaning to influence something. Effect is a noun meaning the result of a change. Example: 'The weather can affect your mood, and the effect of the storm was widespread damage.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction or semicolon. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the function of a semicolon?

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To connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list. Example: 'I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.'

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A sentence that incorrectly combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions. Example: 'I love to read I have many books.'