Grammar Review

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate parts of a sentence, such as clauses or items in a list, to clarify meaning.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence. It has a subject and a verb.

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What does the word 'whenever' indicate in a sentence?

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'Whenever' indicates that something happens at any time or every time a certain condition is met.

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What does 'because' show in a sentence?

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'Because' introduces a reason or explanation for something.

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What does 'after' indicate in a sentence?

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'After' indicates that one event happens following another event.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It needs an independent clause to make sense.

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What is the purpose of using conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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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 role of a subject in a sentence?

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