5th grade grammar

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What is a comma?

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

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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You should use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is the difference between 'your' and 'you're'?

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'Your' is a possessive adjective meaning 'belonging to you.' 'You're' is a contraction of 'you are.'

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What is the possessive form of a noun?

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The possessive form of a noun shows ownership, usually formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., 'friend's' for something belonging to a friend).

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What is the purpose of using commas in a list?

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Commas are used in a list to separate items, making it clear that each item is distinct (e.g., apples, oranges, and bananas).

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences (e.g., 'and', 'but', 'or').

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What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a possessive adjective, and 'they're' is a contraction of 'they are.'

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How do you form the plural of a noun?

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The plural of a noun is typically formed by adding 's' or 'es' (e.g., 'cat' becomes 'cats', 'box' becomes 'boxes').

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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 and cannot stand alone as a sentence.