Grammar Check

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What is the correct form of 'cause' in formal writing?

Back

The correct form is 'because'. 'Cause' is informal.

Front

When should 'too' be used?

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Use 'too' to mean 'also' or 'excessively'. For example, 'I want to go too.'

Front

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

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'Its' is a possessive form, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

Front

What is the correct pronoun to use in the phrase 'Chuck and ___'?

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The correct pronoun is 'me'. The phrase should be 'Chuck and me'.

Front

What is the past tense of 'to be' for plural subjects?

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The past tense is 'were'. For example, 'They were happy.'

Front

What is the difference between 'which' and 'that' in restrictive clauses?

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'That' is used for restrictive clauses, while 'which' is used for non-restrictive clauses.

Front

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.

Front

What is the purpose of a comma before 'and' in a list?

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The comma before 'and' in a list is called the Oxford comma and clarifies the separation of items.

Front

What is the correct way to fix a sentence fragment?

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Combine it with a complete sentence or add the missing subject or verb.

Front

What is the function of an apostrophe in contractions?

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An apostrophe indicates omitted letters in contractions, such as 'don't' for 'do not'.