Grammar Challenge (STAAR)

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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. Examples include periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Examples include 'run', 'is', and 'jump'.

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What is the purpose of a period?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

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What is the purpose of a question mark?

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A question mark is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question.

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What is the purpose of an exclamation point?

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An exclamation point is used to express strong emotion or emphasis.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural). For example, 'The dog barks' (singular) vs. 'The dogs bark' (plural).

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have a subject, a verb, and express a complete thought. For example, 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples include 'dog', 'city', and 'happiness'.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun. For example, 'happy', 'blue', and 'tall'.