Grammar Review

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning and separate linguistic units. Common punctuation marks include periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.

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What is a comma used for?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, or to set off clauses and phrases.

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What is a semicolon?

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A semicolon is a punctuation mark (;) used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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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. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is 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. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is the difference between 'that' and 'which'?

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'That' is used to introduce essential clauses, while 'which' is used for non-essential clauses. Essential clauses provide necessary information, while non-essential clauses add extra information.

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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 appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is often missing a subject or a verb.

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What is the Oxford comma?

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The Oxford comma is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or'. It is used to clarify meaning.