DA2 Review

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What is pronoun clarity?

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Pronoun clarity refers to the clear and unambiguous use of pronouns in sentences, ensuring that the antecedent (the noun the pronoun refers to) is easily identifiable.

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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).

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What is a complex sentence?

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

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What is a pitchforked sentence?

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A pitchforked sentence is a sentence that uses parallel structure to connect two or more ideas, often using coordinating conjunctions.

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What is parallel structure?

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Parallel structure is the use of similar grammatical forms or patterns to express related ideas in a sentence.

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What is extraneous information?

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Extraneous information is extra information in a sentence or paragraph that does not contribute to the main idea or argument.

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How do you make a sentence parallel?

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To make a sentence parallel, ensure that all elements in a list or series are in the same grammatical form.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance (e.g., and, but, or).