Grammar and Sentence Structure Flashcard

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the purpose of punctuation in a sentence.

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas.

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

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'Effect' is a noun meaning a result, while 'affect' is a verb meaning to influence.

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Define subject-verb agreement.

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number (singular or plural).

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What is a possessive apostrophe?

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A possessive apostrophe shows ownership, indicating that something belongs to someone or something.

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What is a fragment in grammar?

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

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Explain the role of conjunctions in a sentence.

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to form complex sentences.

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What is the function of an independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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Define a complex sentence.

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.