Grammar Review

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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 conjunctions.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a conjunction, a semicolon, or by splitting it into separate sentences.

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What is verb tense?

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Verb tense indicates the time at which an action takes place, such as past, present, or future.

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What is the difference between 'has' and 'had'?

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'Has' is used for present tense, while 'had' is used for past tense.

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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 the purpose of a conjunction?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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What is the correct way to use commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, after introductory phrases, and before conjunctions in compound sentences.

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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 example of a verb phrase?

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An example of a verb phrase is 'will have been studying'.