Grammar

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it’s'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it'. 'It’s' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What is the correct usage of 'then' and 'than'?

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'Then' is used to indicate time or sequence, while 'than' is used for comparisons.

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When should a colon (:) be used in a sentence?

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A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation that follows.

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What is the past tense of 'lead'?

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'Led' is the past tense of 'lead', which means to guide or direct.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon (;) in a sentence?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is usually a verb meaning to influence something, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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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 is the function of an apostrophe in contractions?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate the omission of letters in contractions, such as 'don’t' for 'do not'.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause.