TSI Writing

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What is the correct possessive pronoun to use for a singular noun?

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Its is the correct possessive pronoun for a singular noun.

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What is a noun in direct address?

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A noun in direct address is a noun that names the person being spoken to, often set off by commas.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought.

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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 appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is the incorrect use of a comma to join two independent clauses.

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What is the function of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence tells us who or what the sentence is about.

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What is the function of a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate tells us what the subject does or is.

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What is the difference between 'will call' and 'call'?

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'Will call' indicates future action, while 'call' indicates present action.

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What punctuation is used to separate items in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list.