What is the Oxford comma?
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11th Grade
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The Oxford comma, also known as the serial comma, is the final comma in a list of items, placed before 'and' or 'or'. For example, in the list 'apples, oranges, and bananas', the Oxford comma is the one before 'and'. Its use can clarify meaning.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is subject-verb agreement?
Back
Subject-verb agreement is a grammatical rule that states the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number. For example, 'The dog barks' (singular) vs. 'The dogs bark' (plural).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a common mistake in subject-verb agreement?
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A common mistake is using a plural verb with a singular subject, such as saying 'The group are meeting' instead of 'The group is meeting.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of the SAT?
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The SAT is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States, assessing students' readiness for college through reading, writing, and math sections.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between 'has been' and 'have been'?
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'Has been' is used with singular subjects (e.g., he, she, it), while 'have been' is used with plural subjects (e.g., they, we) or with 'I' and 'you'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a dangling modifier?
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A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence, leading to confusion. For example, 'Running down the street, the dog was spotted by me' suggests the dog was running.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of context in understanding a text?
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Context refers to the circumstances surrounding a text, including the author's background, the time period, and the audience. It helps readers interpret meaning and intent.
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