English Grammar Check

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What is a comma?

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A punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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Where should commas be placed in a sentence?

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Commas should be placed after introductory elements, before conjunctions in compound sentences, and to separate items in a series.

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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 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 fragment?

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

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and titles.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations that are always capitalized.

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What is the purpose of italics in writing?

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Italics are used to emphasize certain words, indicate titles of works, or denote foreign words.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.