6th ELA EOU #1 Review

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What is a vague pronoun?

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A vague pronoun is a pronoun that does not clearly refer to a specific noun, making the sentence unclear.

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What is the correct usage of 'their' in a sentence?

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The word 'their' is used as a possessive pronoun to refer to something belonging to a group of people.

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What is non-standard English?

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Non-standard English refers to forms of English that do not conform to the accepted norms of grammar and usage.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within a sentence.

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What does it mean to edit a sentence for grammar?

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Editing a sentence for grammar involves correcting errors in syntax, punctuation, and word choice to improve clarity and correctness.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the role of the subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.

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What is an example of a sentence with a clear antecedent?

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In the sentence 'The dog barked because it was hungry,' 'it' clearly refers to 'the dog'.

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence.

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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.