Midterm Review Part 3

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is the purpose of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence tells us who or what the sentence is about. It is usually a noun or pronoun.

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What is the purpose of a verb in a sentence?

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The verb in a sentence expresses the action or state of being of the subject. Example: In 'She runs', 'runs' is the verb.

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What punctuation mark is needed at the end of a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence must end with a punctuation mark, such as a period (.), question mark (?), or exclamation mark (!).

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What is the role of a capital letter in a sentence?

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A capital letter is used at the beginning of a sentence to indicate the start of a new thought or idea.

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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. It has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.