Basic Grammar Rules

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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It means that the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number (singular or plural).

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What is a conjunction?

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A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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

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What is the difference between a statement and a question?

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A statement provides information, while a question seeks information.

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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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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun.

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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.