Unit 5 Revision Review Flashcardizz

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized. Examples include 'Starbucks', 'New York', and 'Einstein Brothers'.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing. It is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence. Examples include 'city', 'dog', and 'teacher'.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Common coordinating conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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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 appropriate punctuation or conjunctions. For example: 'I love to read I go to the library often'.

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How do you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by separating the independent clauses with a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization is used to indicate the beginning of a sentence, proper nouns, and titles. It helps clarify meaning and shows respect for names.

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What is the difference between 'their' and 'there'?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership, while 'there' refers to a place or location.

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What is a semicolon used for?

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

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is the function of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, or to set off introductory elements.