Grammar and Punctuation Review Flashcard

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or). Example: 'I like apples, but I don't like oranges.'

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Define subject-verb agreement.

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Subject-verb agreement is the grammatical rule that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural). Example: 'The list of items is on the desk.'

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What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to indicate pauses in a sentence. Example: 'My favorite colors are blue, green, and red.'

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Identify the correct use of commas in a series.

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In a series, commas are used to separate three or more items. Example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is clarity in writing?

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Clarity in writing means expressing ideas in a clear and concise manner, making it easy for the reader to understand.

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What is conciseness in writing?

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Conciseness means using the fewest words necessary to convey an idea without losing meaning. Example: 'The man in the blue shirt by the door is my uncle.'

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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 sentence because it contains a subject and a verb. Example: 'She loves to read.'

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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 sentence because it does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Although she loves to read.'

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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 conjunctions. Example: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence. Example: 'Because I love to read.'