Final Review

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership. For example, 'someone's' indicates that something belongs to someone.

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What is the correct use of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate elements in a list, after introductory phrases, and to set off non-essential information. Example: 'Susan, as you know, did complete her homework.'

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What is a predicate adjective?

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A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject. Example: 'The paper is important.'

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What is the purpose of a semicolon in a sentence?

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A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses. Example: 'It rained heavily; we are going home.'

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement. Example: 'was' in 'The old woman was my grandmother.'

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What is the difference between 'someone's' and 'someones'?

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'Someone's' is the correct possessive form, while 'someones' is incorrect and does not indicate possession.

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How do you identify a correctly punctuated sentence?

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Look for proper use of commas, semicolons, and conjunctions to separate clauses. Example: 'It rained heavily while we were camping; we are going home.'

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What is an example of a sentence with a linking verb?

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'The old woman was my grandmother.' Here, 'was' links the subject to the complement.

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What is the function of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to clarify meaning by indicating pauses, separating items in a list, or setting off clauses.

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.