Grammar and usage rules tested on the Classic Learning Test's writing section, including punctuation and sentence structure.
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- What is a comma splice?
- An error where two independent clauses are joined only by a comma
- What is a run-on sentence?
- Two or more independent clauses joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions
- What is a sentence fragment?
- An incomplete sentence that lacks a subject, a verb, or a complete thought
- What does subject-verb agreement require?
- A singular subject takes a singular verb, and a plural subject takes a plural verb
- What is an independent clause?
- A group of words with a subject and verb that can stand alone as a complete sentence
- What is a dependent clause?
- A group of words with a subject and verb that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence
- What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?
- For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So (the coordinating conjunctions)
- When should a comma be placed before a coordinating conjunction?
- When it joins two independent clauses
- What is one correct use of a semicolon?
- To join two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction
- What is one correct use of a colon?
- To introduce a list, explanation, or quotation after a complete independent clause
- How is an apostrophe used to show possession for a singular noun?
- Add an apostrophe and 's' (the dog's leash)
- How is an apostrophe used to show possession for a plural noun ending in s?
- Add only an apostrophe after the s (the dogs' leashes)
- What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?
- 'Its' shows possession; 'it's' is a contraction of 'it is' or 'it has'
- When should 'who' be used instead of 'whom'?
- 'Who' is used as the subject of a verb; 'whom' is used as the object
- What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?
- 'Affect' is usually a verb meaning to influence; 'effect' is usually a noun meaning a result
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