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