What is the difference between 'because' and 'because of'?
Grammar Baseline Assessment

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9th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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'Because' is a conjunction used to introduce a reason, while 'because of' is a prepositional phrase used to indicate the cause of something.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a homophone?
Back
A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling, such as 'their', 'there', and 'they're'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is proper punctuation for separating two complete sentences?
Back
A semi-colon (;) is used to separate two complete sentences that are closely related.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct use of a comma in a sentence?
Back
A comma is used to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, and after introductory phrases.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a colon in writing?
Back
A colon (:) is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the function of an apostrophe?
Back
An apostrophe is used to indicate possession or to form contractions.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a complete sentence?
Back
A complete sentence must have a subject and a predicate and express a complete thought.
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