Grammar

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'to', and 'with'.

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something. It tells us who or what the sentence is about.

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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', 'think', and 'become'.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun. It provides more information about the noun, such as size, color, or quantity. Examples include 'happy', 'blue', and 'three'.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is the purpose of editing in the writing process?

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Editing is the stage in the writing process where you check for spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors to improve the clarity and quality of your writing.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. For example, 'The dog barks.'

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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. It is often missing a subject or a verb. For example, 'Running in the park.'

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

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' shows possession, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples include 'teacher', 'city', 'apple', and 'happiness'.