Grammar Review

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What is a semi-colon?

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A semi-colon (;) is a punctuation mark used to connect closely related ideas or to separate items in a complex list.

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When should a semi-colon be used?

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A semi-colon should be used to link two independent clauses that are closely related in thought, or to separate items in a list when the items themselves contain commas.

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Correct the sentence: kim and i like to eat pizza?

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Kim and I like to eat pizza.

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What is the correct spelling of the word: Calender?

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The correct spelling is 'Calendar'.

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Identify the correctly spelled word: Fase, Permanent, Sherif.

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Permanent.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized.

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Correct the sentence: I am hot I am wearing a sweater and a jacket.

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I am hot; I am wearing a sweater and a jacket.

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

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'Their' is possessive, 'there' indicates a place, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What punctuation is used to indicate a pause in a sentence?

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A comma (,) is used to indicate a pause in a sentence.

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What is the purpose of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession or to form contractions.