Grammar Review

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

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How do you make a noun plural that ends in 'f' or 'fe'?

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Change the 'f' or 'fe' to 'v', then add 'es'. (e.g., leaf -> leaves)

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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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 a run-on sentence?

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

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the purpose of FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS are coordinating conjunctions used to connect words, phrases, or clauses: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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Which FANBOYS is used to show cause and effect?

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The FANBOYS 'so' is used to show cause and effect.

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What is the rule to make a noun plural that ends in 'ch'?

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Add 'es' to the end of the noun. (e.g., watch -> watches)

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What is the difference between 'to', 'too', and 'two'?

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'To' is a preposition, 'too' means also or excessively, and 'two' is the number 2.