Grammar 1

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What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence? 'We decided to eat at Olive Garden my favorite restaurant.'

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We decided to eat at Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant.

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Which verb form should be used in the sentence: 'Popular music and acting _______________ fields in which few manage to succeed.'?

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are

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How should the following sentence be punctuated? 'I have to leave for work early in the morning therefore I am going to bed soon.'

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I have to leave for work early in the morning; therefore, I am going to bed soon.

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Choose the correct punctuation for this sentence: 'She finished her work for the day and then took a long lunch.'

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She finished her work for the day and then took a long lunch.

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What is the correct punctuation for the sentence: 'Jennifer who is a chemical engineer works for Folgers Coffee.'?

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Jennifer, who is a chemical engineer, works for Folgers Coffee.

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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, usually joined by a conjunction.

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Define 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.

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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 or to separate items in a complex list.

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

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'Its' is a possessive form, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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An example of a run-on sentence is: 'I love to read I have many books.' It can be corrected by adding a period or a conjunction.