DCA 3 Review

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses or words of equal importance. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement is the grammatical rule that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural). For example, 'The list of items is on the desk' is correct.

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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. For example, 'Although he was late, he still made a great impression.'

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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. It has 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 cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction is used to connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence, helping to create more complex and meaningful sentences.

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What is the difference between a compound sentence and a complex sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, while a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is an example of correct subject-verb agreement?

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'The team of players is winning the game.' Here, 'team' is a singular subject, so the verb 'is' is used.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions, making the sentence confusing.

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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. For example, 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'