Grammar

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate elements in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate independent clauses when joined by conjunctions.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses and 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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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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' or 'it has'.

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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 conjunction.

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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 and is not a complete sentence.

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What is the function of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or titles of short works.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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What is an apostrophe used for?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession or to form contractions.