6th Grammar Basic Sentence Test

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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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 proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence makes a statement and ends with a period. For example, 'The sky is blue.'

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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 the verb in a sentence?

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The verb is the action word in a sentence that describes what the subject is doing.

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What is an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence asks a question and typically ends with a question mark. For example, 'What time is it?'

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What is an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark. For example, 'What a beautiful day!'

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What is an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence gives a command or request and can end with a period or an exclamation mark. For example, 'Please close the door.'

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What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses, stops, or the tone of the sentence.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.