ENGLISH FORM 4

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What is the correct use of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, and after introductory phrases. Example: 'Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.'

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What preposition is used with 'weekends'?

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The correct preposition is 'on'. Example: 'Grandma comes to visit us on weekends.'

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

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a possessive pronoun, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'. Example: 'Greg! Go sit in the desk over there.'

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How do you use 'they're' in a sentence?

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'They're' is a contraction for 'they are'. Example: 'They're not leaving on Sunday now.'

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What is the correct placement of commas in compound sentences?

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Commas should be placed before conjunctions in compound sentences. Example: 'Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a list?

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Commas separate items in a list to clarify meaning. Example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'. Example: 'It's raining outside.' vs. 'The dog wagged its tail.'

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What is an introductory phrase?

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An introductory phrase provides background information and is followed by a comma. Example: 'After dinner, we went for a walk.'