English 2 STAAR Grammar Review

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What is the correct use of the word 'however'?

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The word 'however' is used to introduce a contrast. Example: 'Michael wanted to go to the beach today; however, he has too much homework.'

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How should a date be correctly punctuated?

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A date should be punctuated with a comma after the day. Example: 'I was born on April 12th, 1983.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'He didn't study for the exam, but he still passed.'

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What is the correct spelling of 'a lot'?

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The correct spelling is 'a lot' (two words), not 'alot' (one word).

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'After the long car ride to the science museum was over, Charlotte, Daniel, and David were happy to run around outside.'

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What punctuation is used before 'but' in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before 'but' in a compound sentence. Example: 'He didn't study for the exam, but he still passed.'

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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. Example: 'I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.'

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How do you punctuate a list in a sentence?

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Use commas to separate items in a list. Example: 'I need to buy eggs, milk, and bread.'

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What is the rule for punctuating introductory phrases?

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Use a comma after an introductory phrase. Example: 'After the meeting, we went for lunch.'

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has.'