Basic 8 Independent Practice

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What is a commonly confused word mistake?

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A commonly confused word mistake occurs when a word that sounds similar to another word is used incorrectly, such as 'their' instead of 'there'.

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Identify a verb mistake in a sentence.

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A verb mistake occurs when the verb form is incorrect, such as using 'are planned' instead of 'are planning'.

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What is a pronoun mistake?

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A pronoun mistake happens when a pronoun is used incorrectly, such as using 'me' instead of 'I' in a subject position.

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What is a comma mistake?

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A comma mistake occurs when commas are used incorrectly, such as missing a comma in a list or before a conjunction.

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Define 'commonly confused words'.

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Commonly confused words are pairs of words that sound alike but have different meanings, such as 'affect' and 'effect'.

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What is the correct usage of 'their', 'there', and 'they're'?

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'Their' shows possession, 'there' indicates a place, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence.

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Explain the importance of verb tense consistency.

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Verb tense consistency ensures that the time frame of actions is clear and maintains the same tense throughout a sentence or paragraph.

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What is a subject-verb agreement error?

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A subject-verb agreement error occurs when the subject and verb do not match in number, such as 'The team are winning' instead of 'The team is winning'.

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Define '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.