GRAMMAR REVIEW

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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. Example: 'When he was younger, Tom also read manga and graphic novels.'

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Where should the comma go in a compound sentence?

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In a compound sentence, a comma should be placed before the coordinating conjunction (e.g., 'and', 'but', 'or', 'yet'). Example: 'He signed a tennis ball for her, yet he didn't ask her to dinner.'

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Example: In the sentence 'Can Jerry help her with the science project?', 'her' is the pronoun.

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What does 'extraneous' mean in writing?

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Extraneous refers to information that is not essential or relevant to the main idea. Example: In a paragraph, an extraneous sentence may distract from the main point.

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How can sentences be combined effectively?

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Sentences can be combined by using conjunctions or by restructuring them to create a more fluid statement. Example: 'Because there are so many animals to see there, the kids love going to the zoo.'

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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. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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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 of equal importance. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Although it was raining'.

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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. Example: 'She enjoys reading books.'