Final Exam Grammar Review

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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Identify the correct use of punctuation in a sentence.

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Correct punctuation is essential for clarity. For example: "It's a beautiful day, isn't it?" is correct.

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When should commas be used with an appositive?

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Commas should be used with an appositive when it is not essential to the meaning of the sentence and can be removed.

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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

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What is a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and any auxiliary (helping) verbs.

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What is the correct capitalization for months and holidays?

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Months and holidays should always be capitalized, e.g., "November" and "Thanksgiving."

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, before conjunctions, and to set off introductory elements.

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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, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.