Grammar 11

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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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 does the acronym 'FANBOYS' represent?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are coordinating conjunctions.

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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.

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What is the function of the coordinating conjunction 'and'?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to connect two related ideas or items.

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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 that are similar or equal.

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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 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 cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a list?

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Commas are used in a list to separate items, making it clear that they are distinct elements.

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What is the difference between 'but' and 'and'?

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'But' is used to show contrast between two ideas, while 'and' is used to add information.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of only one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.