5th Grade Grammar Review

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What is an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence asks a question and ends with a question mark.

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What are simple subjects and simple predicates?

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Simple subjects are the main nouns in a sentence, while simple predicates are the main verbs.

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Identify the capitalization error in this sentence: 'canfield middle school is located at 1800 e. dalton ave.'

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The error is 'e.'; it should be 'E.'.

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What does the acronym 'FANBOYS' represent?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that joins two words or groups of words together.

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence makes a statement and ends with a period.

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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.

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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.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in writing.

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What is a compound sentence?

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