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What are the rules for capitalizing words in a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence, proper nouns (names of people, places, organizations), and titles should be capitalized.

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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, often introduced by subordinating conjunctions like 'because', 'since', or 'although'.

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How do you combine two sentences effectively?

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You can combine sentences using coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or subordinating conjunctions to create a compound or complex sentence.

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What makes a strong conclusion in writing?

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A strong conclusion summarizes the main points and reinforces the significance of the topic, often including a call to action or a thought-provoking statement.

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

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay and guides the direction of the writing.

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How can you improve sentence variety in writing?

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You can improve sentence variety by using different sentence structures, lengths, and types (simple, compound, complex) to enhance readability and engagement.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentence structure?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to create more complex and varied sentence structures.

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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.