ESOL

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What is a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of two words combined, often using an apostrophe. Examples include 'can't' (cannot), 'isn't' (is not), and 'shouldn't' (should not).

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. For example, in the phrase 'His new sneakers were ruined,' 'ruined' describes the state of the sneakers.

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What is the purpose of capitalization in sentences?

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Capitalization is used to indicate the beginning of a sentence or to denote proper nouns. For example, 'I' should always be capitalized when referring to oneself.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it,' while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has.'

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What is the correct use of 'than' and 'then'?

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'Than' is used for comparisons, while 'then' refers to time. For example, 'I'd rather see the scary movie than the comedy flick.'

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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 verb?

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

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. For example, 'Because I was tired' is a fragment.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning. Common punctuation marks include periods, commas, and question marks.

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What is the role of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession (e.g., 'Sarah's book') or to form contractions (e.g., 'don't' for 'do not').