Grammar and Punctuation

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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: run, jump, is.

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What is the correct form of the verb 'to begin' in the present continuous tense?

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Beginning.

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What punctuation is used to separate items in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list.

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What is an apostrophe used for?

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An apostrophe is used to show possession or to form contractions. Example: 'teacher's' shows that something belongs to the teacher.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it.' 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has.'

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What is a complete sentence?

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

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What is the past tense of the verb 'to eat'?

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Ate.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.'

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. Example: 'The cat' in 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples: and, but, or.