Grammar Review

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What is a comma?

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A comma is a punctuation mark used to separate items in a list, indicate a pause, or separate clauses in a sentence.

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When do we use commas in a list?

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We use commas to separate three or more items in a list. For example: 'I like apples, bananas, and oranges.'

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What is the correct way to use commas in a sentence?

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Commas should be used to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, and after introductory phrases.

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership. For example, 'the dog's bone' means the bone belongs to the dog.

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

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To form the possessive of a singular noun, add an apostrophe and 's'. For example, 'the cat's toy'.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something in the sentence.

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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. For example, 'run', 'is', and 'think'.

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What is the difference between 'drink' and 'drinks'?

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'Drink' is the base form of the verb, while 'drinks' is the third person singular form.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning, such as periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.

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What is a question mark?

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A question mark is a punctuation mark used at the end of a sentence to indicate a question.