EOC Grammar Review

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What punctuation is used to separate items in a list when the items themselves contain commas?

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Semicolon [ ; ] is used to separate items in a list when the items themselves contain commas.

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What punctuation is used before a list or explanation that follows an independent clause?

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Colon [ : ] is used before a list or explanation that follows an independent clause.

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What is the correct form of the verb when using 'either...or' with a singular subject?

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The singular verb 'has' is used with 'either...or' when the subject is singular.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a compound noun that includes a possessive?

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Use an apostrophe to indicate possession, e.g., Drew’s great-grandmother.

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What is the correct form of the gerund in a sentence?

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The gerund form is the -ing form of a verb, e.g., 'playing' in 'playing a game of cards.'

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What punctuation is used to introduce a list of items?

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Colon [ : ] is used to introduce a list of items.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with multiple independent clauses?

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Use a semicolon [ ; ] to separate independent clauses that are closely related.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a series?

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A comma is used to separate items in a series to clarify the list.

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What is the rule for subject-verb agreement with collective nouns?

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Collective nouns can take either singular or plural verbs depending on whether the group acts as a single unit or as individuals.

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What punctuation is used to indicate a pause or break in a sentence?

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Comma [ , ] is used to indicate a pause or break in a sentence.