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What is the rule for ‘I before E’?

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I before E except after C

Examples include ‘conceive’ and ‘deceive’.

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Give examples of words that sound like A.

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their, vein, reign

These words have vowel sounds similar to A.

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What are some exceptions to the ‘I before E’ rule?

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caffeine, neither, weird

These words do not follow the I before E rule.

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What happens to the final E when adding certain suffixes?

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Drop the final E

Applies when suffixes like ‘fy’, ‘ing’, or ‘itis’ are added.

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When should you keep the final E?

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If the suffix begins with a vowel

Examples: ‘Duly’ from ‘Due’ and ‘peaceable’ from ‘peace’.

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What happens when adding a suffix to a word ending in Y with a consonant?

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Change Y to I

Example: ‘beautiful’ from ‘beauty’.

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What happens when the Y is preceded by a vowel?

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Keep the Y

Example: ‘playing’ from ‘play’.

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What suffix begins with a vowel and affects Y?

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Suffix begins with I

Example: ‘Applying’ from ‘apply’.

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What is an exception to changing Y to I?

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memorize

The word ‘memorize’ is an exception to the rule.

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Define homophones.

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Words that sound the same but are spelled differently

Examples include ‘to’, ‘two’, and ‘too’.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in written language?

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Punctuation provides direction as you journey through a piece of writing.

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Why is mastery of punctuation important?

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It allows you to read and write with clarity.

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Which punctuation mark goes at the end of a question?

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Question mark.

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Name three types of punctuation marks mentioned.

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  • Commas
  • Periods
  • Question marks
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True or False: Some punctuation rules are complex and require more thought.

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True.

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Fill in the blank: Punctuation is like a system of _______ for written language.

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[road signs]

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List four punctuation marks that have specific usage rules.

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  • Colons
  • Semicolons
  • Apostrophes
  • Quotation marks
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What is the relationship between punctuation and sentence complexity?

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Some rules are more complex, especially with complex sentences.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A complete thought made up of a subject and a verb.

Example: The train arrived at six o’clock.

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What defines a compound sentence?

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Made up of two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

Examples of coordinating conjunctions include ‘and,’ ‘but,’ or ‘or.’

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What punctuation is used before a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma.

This helps clarify the connection between the two independent clauses.

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What are the three types of sentences mentioned?

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Simple, compound, and complex.

Each type has specific punctuation rules.

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Fill in the blank: A _______ sentence is made up of a subject and a verb.

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simple

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True or False: A compound sentence can have only one independent clause.

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False.

A compound sentence requires at least two independent clauses.

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What is the role of punctuation in sentences?

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To clarify various types of sentences.

This includes distinguishing between simple, compound, and complex sentences.

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What are the two independent clauses in the example sentence: ‘The train arrived at six o’clock; Joe was five minutes late’?

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The train arrived at six o’clock
Joe was five minutes late

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What punctuation is used to separate two independent clauses when no connecting word is present?

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Semicolon

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What is a conjunctive adverb?

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A word that shows the connection between two independent clauses

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Name four examples of conjunctive adverbs.

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  • however
  • therefore
  • otherwise
  • nevertheless
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In the complex sentence example, what is the structure of a complex sentence?

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An independent clause and one or more dependent clauses

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What is a dependent clause?

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A clause that has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought

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Fill in the blank: A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and one or more _______.

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[dependent clauses]

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True or False: A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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False

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What is the role of a dependent clause in a complex sentence?

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It depends on the independent clause for its meaning

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What is a dependent clause?

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A clause that cannot stand alone without an independent clause.

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In the sentence ‘Since they added that new station, the trains have been taking a lot longer to arrive’, what part is the dependent clause?

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‘Since they added that new station.’

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True or False: A dependent clause needs punctuation when it follows an independent clause.

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False

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When does a dependent clause require a comma?

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When it comes at the beginning of a sentence.

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Fill in the blank: A dependent clause could not stand alone without the _______.

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[independent clause]

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What punctuation is used to separate a dependent clause from the rest of the sentence when it is at the beginning?

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A comma.

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What is one use of a comma in a sentence?

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To set off an introductory word, phrase, or clause

Example: “Well, that was an interesting discussion!”

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How are commas used in a series?

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To separate items in a series

Example: “I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.”

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What is a nonessential element in a sentence?

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A word, phrase, or clause that is not needed to understand the meaning of a sentence

Example: “My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.”

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True or False: Commas are needed on either side of a nonessential element that is in the middle of a sentence.

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True

This indicates the nonessential nature of the element.

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Fill in the blank: A comma is used to indicate _______ in the flow of a sentence.

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pauses

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What is the function of commas in sentences with nonessential elements at the end?

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To set off the nonessential element from the rest of the sentence

Example: “The book, which I borrowed from the library, is fascinating.”

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List three basic ways to use commas.

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  • To set off an introductory word, phrase, or clause
  • To separate items in a series
  • To separate nonessential elements
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How does understanding the rules governing commas impact writing?

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It helps in using commas correctly.

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What is the purpose of the serial comma?

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To clarify lists by placing a comma before the conjunction in a series.

Many editors and publishers prefer the serial comma, but it is a matter of style rather than a strict rule.

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Is the lack of a serial comma before ‘and’ in a list considered an error?

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No, it is a preference and not an error.

The sentence still requires commas between all other items in the series.

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What are coordinate adjectives?

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Adjectives that are equal and can be reordered with ‘and’ without changing meaning.

Examples include ‘healthy, delicious’ in ‘Cherries are a healthy, delicious fruit.’

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When is a comma not used after an adjective?

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After a noncoordinate adjective, such as those showing quantity.

Examples include ‘two,’ ‘many,’ and ‘most.’

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Provide an example of using commas to separate cities and states.

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Example: ‘Los Angeles, California’

A comma is placed before and after the state or country.

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Fill in the blank: Commas are used to separate coordinate adjectives, which are adjectives that are _______.

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equal

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True or False: Commas are only used in lists.

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False

Commas are also used to separate coordinate adjectives and various geographical names.

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What is a specific convention for using commas in relation to cities and states?

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A comma is used to separate cities and states, cities and countries, and other political units, with a comma placed before and after the state or country.

Example: Buenos Aires, Argentina, is known for its nightlife.

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When is a comma used in dates?

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A comma is used to separate the day from the year in a date. No comma is needed when only a month is included.

Example: My son was born on February 7, 2020. My daughter was born in January 2021.

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What is the purpose of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used for direct quotations, indicating the beginning and end of someone else’s words.

The opening quotation mark identifies where the other person’s words begin; the closing quotation mark shows where they end.

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Fill in the blank: A comma is placed _______ and after the state or country in a sentence.

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before

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True or False: A comma is required when only the month is included in a date.

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False

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What is the purpose of using correct sentence structures?

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To combine dependent and independent clauses and phrases correctly when prompted.

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What are the Eight Parts of Speech?

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Noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection.

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What is a simple sentence?

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An independent clause that is a complete thought made up of a subject and a predicate, which includes a verb and any modifiers.

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What are the four types of sentences?

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Simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex.

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What is an independent clause?

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A clause that can stand on its own and is complete without adding any more words.

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What components make up a sentence?

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Subjects, predicates, phrases, and clauses.

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What is the purpose of using correct sentence structures?

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To combine dependent and independent clauses and phrases correctly when prompted.

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What are the Eight Parts of Speech?

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Noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection.

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What is a simple sentence?

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An independent clause that is a complete thought made up of a subject and a predicate, which includes a verb and any modifiers.

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What are the four types of sentences?

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Simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex.

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What is an independent clause?

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A clause that can stand on its own and is complete without adding any more words.

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What components make up a sentence?

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Subjects, predicates, phrases, and clauses.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

Example: The tiny kitten curled into a ball, and she slept for the entire day.

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What are independent clauses?

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Independent clauses are complete sentences that have their own subject and verb.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a connecting word used to join independent clauses, such as ‘but,’ ‘or,’ ‘so,’ ‘for,’ or ‘and.’

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is similar to an independent clause but begins with a subordinating word and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

Example: Although the tiny kitten slept the entire day, at night she was.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction.

Example: The tiny kitten curled into a ball, and she slept for the entire day.

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What are independent clauses?

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Independent clauses are complete sentences that have their own subject and verb.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a connecting word used to join independent clauses, such as ‘but,’ ‘or,’ ‘so,’ ‘for,’ or ‘and.’

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence consists of an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is similar to an independent clause but begins with a subordinating word and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

Example: Although the tiny kitten slept the entire day, at night she was.

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What is the term for how words are classified in sentences?

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The term is ‘parts of speech’.

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How many parts of speech are generally considered?

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There are generally considered to be eight parts of speech.

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What are nouns?

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Nouns are people, places, objects, and ideas: transmission, computer, snow, chemistry.

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What are pronouns?

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Pronouns take the place of nouns: she, he, they, we.

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What are verbs?

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Verbs are action words: run, clutches, gasped.

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What are adjectives?

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Adjectives describe or modify nouns: broken, ridiculous, devastating.

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What are adverbs?

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Adverbs describe or modify adjectives, verbs, or other adverbs: easily, quickly, proudly.

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What are prepositions?

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Prepositions describe the relationships between other words: before, into, onto, according to, since.

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What are conjunctions?

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Conjunctions are connecting words: and, so, but, nor, for, yet.

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What are interjections?

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Interjections represent short bursts of emotion: Hey! Aw! Hooray!

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What are the main parts of a sentence?

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Parts of speech combine in various ways to make up sentence parts, including the subject and predicate of any given sentence.

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject is who or what the sentence is about.

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What does the predicate do?

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The predicate tells something about the subject.

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Identify the subject in the example: ‘The gracious host gave the guests gifts of appreciation at the end of the party.’

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The gracious host

The host is the subject.

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Identify the predicate in the example: ‘The gracious host gave the guests gifts of appreciation at the end of the party.’

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Gave the guests gifts of appreciation at the end of the party.

This action is the predicate.

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What is the simple subject?

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The simple subject in a sentence is the noun.

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What is the complete subject?

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The complete subject includes the noun and all its complements and modifiers.

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Identify the simple subject in the example: ‘The gracious host gave the guests gifts of appreciation at the end of the party.’

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Host

‘Host’ is the simple subject.

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Identify the complete subject in the example: ‘The gracious host gave the guests gifts of appreciation at the end of the party.’

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The gracious host

It includes the article ‘the’ and the modifier ‘gracious.’

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What is the simple predicate?

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The simple predicate in a sentence is the verb.

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What is the complete predicate?

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The complete predicate includes the verb and all its complements and modifiers.

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Identify the simple predicate in the example: ‘The gracious host gave the guests gifts of appreciation at the end of the party.’

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Gave

‘Gave’ is the simple predicate.

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Identify the complete predicate in the example: ‘The gracious host gave the guests gifts of appreciation at the end of the party.’

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Gave the guests gifts of appreciation at the end of the party.

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What are the main parts of a sentence?

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Parts of speech combine in various ways to make up sentence parts, including the subject and predicate of any given sentence.

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject is who or what the sentence is about.

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What does the predicate do?

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The predicate tells something about the subject.

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Identify the subject in the example: ‘The gracious host gave the guests gifts of appreciation at the end of the party.’

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The gracious host

The host is the subject.

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Identify the predicate in the example: ‘The gracious host gave the guests gifts of appreciation at the end of the party.’

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Gave the guests gifts of appreciation at the end of the party.

This action is the predicate.

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What is the simple subject?

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The simple subject in a sentence is the noun.

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What is the complete subject?

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The complete subject includes the noun and all its complements and modifiers.

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Identify the simple subject in the example: ‘The gracious host gave the guests gifts of appreciation at the end of the party.’

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Host

‘Host’ is the simple subject.

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Identify the complete subject in the example: ‘The gracious host gave the guests gifts of appreciation at the end of the party.’

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The gracious host

It includes the article ‘the’ and the modifier ‘gracious.’

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What is the simple predicate?

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The simple predicate in a sentence is the verb.

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What is the complete predicate?

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The complete predicate includes the verb and all its complements and modifiers.

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Identify the simple predicate in the example: ‘The gracious host gave the guests gifts of appreciation at the end of the party.’

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Gave

‘Gave’ is the simple predicate.

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Identify the complete predicate in the example: ‘The gracious host gave the guests gifts of appreciation at the end of the party.’

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Gave the guests gifts of appreciation at the end of the party.

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What is a simple predicate?

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The simple predicate is the main verb in a sentence.

Example: In the sentence ‘gave the guests gifts of appreciation at the end of the party,’ ‘gave’ is the simple predicate.

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What is a complete predicate?

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The complete predicate includes the verb and all the words that describe the action.

Example: In the same sentence, the complete predicate is ‘gave the guests gifts of appreciation at the end of the party.’

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What are direct and indirect objects?

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Direct objects receive the action of the verb, while indirect objects indicate to whom or for whom the action is done.

Example: In ‘the gifts were given to the guests,’ ‘gifts’ is the direct object and ‘the guests’ is the indirect object.

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What is a complement in a sentence?

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A complement is a word or group of words that completes the meaning of the subject or verb.

Example: In ‘The candidates seemed disappointed with the outcome,’ ‘disappointed’ is the complement.

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How can you enhance your understanding of sentence construction?

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Practicing diagramming sentences can help break down sentences into their various parts.

There are many online resources available for learning about sentence diagramming.

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What is a simple predicate?

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The simple predicate is the main verb in a sentence.

Example: In the sentence ‘gave the guests gifts of appreciation at the end of the party,’ ‘gave’ is the simple predicate.

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What is a complete predicate?

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The complete predicate includes the verb and all the words that describe the action.

Example: In the same sentence, the complete predicate is ‘gave the guests gifts of appreciation at the end of the party.’

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What are direct and indirect objects?

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Direct objects receive the action of the verb, while indirect objects indicate to whom or for whom the action is done.

Example: In ‘the gifts were given to the guests,’ ‘gifts’ is the direct object and ‘the guests’ is the indirect object.

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What is a complement in a sentence?

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A complement is a word or group of words that completes the meaning of the subject or verb.

Example: In ‘The candidates seemed disappointed with the outcome,’ ‘disappointed’ is the complement.

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How can you enhance your understanding of sentence construction?

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Practicing diagramming sentences can help break down sentences into their various parts.

There are many online resources available for learning about sentence diagramming.

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What is the main subject of the text?

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The main subject of the text is about Google Chrome and its features related to English and Language Usage.

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What does E 1.3 refer to?

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E 1.3 refers to using correct sentence structures.

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What is the first task when diagramming a sentence?

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The first task is to separate the subject, verb, and object.

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What is an example sentence provided in the text?

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The brawny lumberjack swung his ax with awful force.

This sentence illustrates the subject (‘lumberjack’), verb (‘swung’), and object (‘ax’).

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a phrase that begins with a preposition and ends with an object.

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What is the prepositional phrase in the example sentence?

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The prepositional phrase in the example sentence is ‘with awful force.’

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What does the object of the preposition often have?

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The object of the preposition will often have one or more modifiers to describe it.

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What is the modifier in the prepositional phrase ‘with awful force’?

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The modifier in the prepositional phrase is ‘awful.’

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What is the main subject of the text?

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The main subject of the text is about Google Chrome and its features related to English and Language Usage.

138
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What does E 1.3 refer to?

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E 1.3 refers to using correct sentence structures.

139
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What is the first task when diagramming a sentence?

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The first task is to separate the subject, verb, and object.

140
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What is an example sentence provided in the text?

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The brawny lumberjack swung his ax with awful force.

This sentence illustrates the subject (‘lumberjack’), verb (‘swung’), and object (‘ax’).

141
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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a phrase that begins with a preposition and ends with an object.

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What is the prepositional phrase in the example sentence?

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The prepositional phrase in the example sentence is ‘with awful force.’

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What does the object of the preposition often have?

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The object of the preposition will often have one or more modifiers to describe it.

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What is the modifier in the prepositional phrase ‘with awful force’?

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The modifier in the prepositional phrase is ‘awful.’

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with an object, often including modifiers.

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Identify the preposition and object in the phrase ‘with awful force.’

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The preposition is ‘with’ and the object is ‘force.’

The modifier is ‘awful.’

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How is a prepositional phrase diagrammed?

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The preposition extends from the word it modifies and introduces the prepositional object with its modifiers.

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What words extend from the word ‘swung’ in the phrase ‘with awful force’?

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‘With’ and ‘force’ extend from ‘swung,’ while ‘awful’ extends from ‘force.’

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What is the first step in sentence diagramming?

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Determine the subject, verb, and object, and place them on the top line.

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What happens after placing the subject, verb, and object in sentence diagramming?

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All other parts of the sentence will fall into place.

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What is the benefit of understanding sentence structure?

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You will be able to construct better sentences of your own.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with an object, often including modifiers.

153
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Identify the preposition and object in the phrase ‘with awful force.’

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The preposition is ‘with’ and the object is ‘force.’

The modifier is ‘awful.’

154
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How is a prepositional phrase diagrammed?

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The preposition extends from the word it modifies and introduces the prepositional object with its modifiers.

155
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What words extend from the word ‘swung’ in the phrase ‘with awful force’?

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‘With’ and ‘force’ extend from ‘swung,’ while ‘awful’ extends from ‘force.’

156
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What is the first step in sentence diagramming?

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Determine the subject, verb, and object, and place them on the top line.

157
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What happens after placing the subject, verb, and object in sentence diagramming?

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All other parts of the sentence will fall into place.

158
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What is the benefit of understanding sentence structure?

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You will be able to construct better sentences of your own.

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What is the purpose of grammar in writing?

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Grammar is the set of rules and conventions that allow writers to convey ideas effectively.

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What does clear communication require?

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Clear communication requires a common understanding between the writer and reader.

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What should you do when encountering unclear reading passages?

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Take note of the unclear passages, ask why they are unclear, and consider how to improve their clarity.

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What are the fundamental elements of a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have a subject and a predicate that contains a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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The house stood abandoned for many years.

164
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What can understanding sentence structure help you recognize?

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Understanding sentence structure can help you recognize complete sentences, sentence fragments, and run-on sentences.

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What is the purpose of grammar in writing?

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Grammar is the set of rules and conventions that allow writers to convey ideas effectively.

166
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What does clear communication require?

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Clear communication requires a common understanding between the writer and reader.

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What should you do when encountering unclear reading passages?

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Take note of the unclear passages, ask why they are unclear, and consider how to improve their clarity.

168
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What are the fundamental elements of a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have a subject and a predicate that contains a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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The house stood abandoned for many years.

170
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What can understanding sentence structure help you recognize?

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Understanding sentence structure can help you recognize complete sentences, sentence fragments, and run-on sentences.

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What is the subject in the sentence ‘You get to go away’?

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The subject ‘you’ is understood.

The verb is ‘get,’ and the sentence expresses a complete idea.

172
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What is a fragment in writing?

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A fragment does not express a complete thought and is missing either the subject or the verb.

Example: ‘Abandoned for many years.’

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence runs on for too long and has extra parts that are not joined correctly due to a lack of conjunction or missing punctuation.

Example: ‘The house stood abandoned for many years no one lived in it.’

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can add a conjunction, such as ‘and.’

175
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What is the importance of using descriptive and unambiguous language?

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Descriptive and unambiguous language enhances clarity in writing.

Example: ‘We had a fantastic time at the county fair; there were pig races, pie contests, and many games.’

176
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What is the difference between mood and tone in writing?

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Mood describes how the writing makes the reader feel, while tone describes the writer’s attitude toward the subject.

177
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How does audience and purpose affect diction?

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Writers choose more formal vocabulary and sentence structure for formal texts than for casual communication.

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How can punctuation influence mood or tone?

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Writers can use punctuation to establish mood or tone in their writing.

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What is the purpose of using grammar in writing?

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To enhance clarity in writing.

180
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How can punctuation affect mood or tone in writing?

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Punctuation can establish mood or tone; for example, an exclamation mark can show surprise or excitement.

181
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What is an example of word choice affecting meaning?

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The sentence ‘We had a fantastic time at the music festival!’ expresses more emotion than ‘We had a good time at the music festival.’

The first sentence uses ‘fantastic’ instead of ‘good’ and an exclamation point instead of a period.

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What should writers look for when revising their writing?

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Writers should look for precise words with the desired nuances of meaning and consider how to construct sentences to communicate the intended mood and tone.

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What types of sentences should be avoided to improve understanding?

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Fragments and run-on sentences should be avoided.

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What is the purpose of using grammar in writing?

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To enhance clarity in writing.

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What are two types of sentences that can impede understanding?

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Fragments and run-on sentences.

186
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What is a common problem with ambiguous pronouns?

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They can create confusion about who or what is being referred to.

187
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Identify the ambiguity in the following sentence: ‘Jenny and Elizabeth had an argument because she borrowed her necklace without asking.’

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The pronouns ‘she’ and ‘her’ are unclear.

188
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How can the ambiguity in the previous sentence be resolved?

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By specifying the subjects: ‘Jenny borrowed Elizabeth’s necklace without asking.’

189
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What does a clear sentence provide to the reader?

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It clarifies the cause of the argument.

190
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What can enhance clarity in writing?

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Using grammar effectively can enhance clarity in writing.

191
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What are often to blame for confusion in sentences?

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Dangling and misplaced modifiers are often to blame for confusion.

192
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What does the sentence ‘The bird looked at the cat in the tree’ imply?

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It implies that the cat is in the tree due to the placement of the prepositional phrase.

193
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How can the sentence ‘The bird looked at the cat in the tree’ be clarified?

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It can be clarified to ‘The bird in the tree looked at the cat,’ indicating the bird is in the tree.

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What should you consider when correcting ambiguous sentences?

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Consider the placement of phrases and modifiers to avoid ambiguity.

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