Sophomore Semester Final Review

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What is a semi-colon?

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

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Provide an example of a correct semi-colon usage.

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I have a meeting at 3 PM; I need to prepare my presentation.

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What is a dash?

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A punctuation mark (--) used to indicate a break in thought or to set off additional information.

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Provide an example of a correct dash usage.

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She was late to the meeting--again!

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What is the purpose of a comma?

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A punctuation mark (,) used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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Provide an example of correct comma usage.

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I need to buy eggs, milk, and bread.

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What is the difference between a semi-colon and a comma?

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A semi-colon connects independent clauses, while a comma separates elements within a sentence.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semi-colon.

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Provide an example of a compound sentence.

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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 sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.