Grammar Errors in the Real World

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What is an apostrophe used for?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession (e.g., Sarah's book) or to form contractions (e.g., don't for do not).

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What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' indicates possession, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is a common spelling error for the word 'required'?

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A common error is spelling it as 'requied'.

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What does it mean to proofread a text?

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Proofreading means checking a text for errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation before finalizing it.

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What is a homophone?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings, such as 'to', 'two', and 'too'.

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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'He ___ (go) to the store.'?

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The correct form is 'goes' (He goes to the store).

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause.

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What is the purpose of a comma?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to clarify meaning in sentences.

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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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.