Grammar Review

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'they'.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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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 a colon and a semicolon?

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A colon introduces a list, explanation, or quote, while a semicolon connects related independent clauses.

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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, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning, such as periods, commas, and question marks.

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What is the function of a comma?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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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 an example of a correctly punctuated sentence?

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Studying, which often takes a lot of effort, is something students must learn to do.

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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 is not a complete sentence.