Grammar

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition. Examples include 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', and 'his/her'.

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When should you use 'his/her' instead of 'their'?

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Use 'his/her' when referring to a singular noun to maintain agreement in number and gender.

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What is the purpose of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession (e.g., 'the girl's book') or to form contractions (e.g., 'don't' for 'do not').

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Identify the correct use of apostrophes in a sentence.

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The correct use is: 'The ladies' book club will meet on Tuesdays.' This shows possession for a plural noun.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly' (e.g., 'quickly', 'happily').

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How do you correctly use 'sensible' and 'sensibly'?

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'Sensible' is an adjective meaning reasonable or practical, while 'sensibly' is an adverb meaning in a reasonable manner.

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What is a semicolon used for?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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Provide an example of a correct semicolon usage.

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Example: 'I went to the store; I bought ice cream.' This connects two related independent clauses.

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What is the function of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, set off introductory elements, and clarify sentence structure.

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Identify the correct use of commas in a sentence.

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The correct use is: 'Well, I'm sure that there is an easier way.' This separates the introductory word from the main clause.