Benchmark Unit 9 Grammar Test

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is missing either a subject or a verb.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is an interrogative pronoun?

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An interrogative pronoun is used to ask questions. Examples include 'who', 'whom', 'what', and 'which'.

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What is the correct interrogative pronoun to ask about a person?

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The correct interrogative pronoun is 'who'.

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What does the word 'declares' mean?

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To declare means to announce something officially or formally.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor'.

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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 does 'manufacturing' mean?

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Manufacturing refers to the process of making products on a large scale, often using machinery.

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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 or to separate items in a list.