5th grade capitalization and punctuation study guide

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What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are coordinating conjunctions.

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What are two ways to fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a conjunction or creating two separate sentences.

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What is the purpose of the conjunction 'and'?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to join words and phrases together.

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What is dialogue in a story?

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Dialogue is a conversation between characters in a story.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is a sentence that combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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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 punctuation?

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

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What is the function of a period?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

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What is the function of a comma?

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

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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 because it expresses a complete thought.