1-2 Final 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. Examples include periods, commas, semicolons, and question marks.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must contain a subject, a verb, and express a complete thought.

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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 and typically lacks either a subject or a verb.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What does 'coerced' mean?

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To be coerced means to be forced or pressured to act in a certain way, often against one's will.

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What part of speech is 'eclectic'?

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Eclectic is an adjective that describes something that is made up of various sources or styles.

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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.

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What is the difference between a sentence and a fragment?

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A sentence expresses a complete thought and has both a subject and a verb, while a fragment does not.

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What is the function of a comma?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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What is an example of a sentence?

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An example of a sentence is: 'The dog barked loudly.' It has a subject (the dog) and a verb (barked) and expresses a complete thought.