Grammar Review

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What is verb tense?

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Verb tense indicates the time of action or state of being in a sentence, such as past, present, or future.

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What is the purpose of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or to show irony.

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When should you use a comma in a list?

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Use a comma to separate items in a list, typically before the conjunction (e.g., and, or).

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What is an example of a strong verb?

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A strong verb conveys action vividly, such as 'bolted' instead of 'ran'.

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What is the difference between 'they're', 'their', and 'there'?

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'They're' is a contraction for 'they are', 'their' shows possession, and 'there' indicates a place.

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What is irony in writing?

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Irony is when words are used in a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the function of an adjective?

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An adjective describes or modifies a noun, providing more detail.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate tells what the subject does or is, usually containing a verb.