Grammar Review

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is the purpose 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.

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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). For example, 'He runs' (singular) vs. 'They run' (plural).

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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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 the function of a semicolon?

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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 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 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 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 role of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession (e.g., 'the dog's bone') or to form contractions (e.g., 'don't' for 'do not').