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Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
Answer: The dog was hungry; it ate its dinner quickly.
A semicolon joins two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction. Both parts can stand alone as sentences.
What is a compound sentence?
Answer: A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or semicolon
A compound sentence combines two or more independent clauses (complete thoughts) using coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) or semicolons.
Which word is an adverb in the sentence: 'She quickly finished her homework'?
Answer: quickly
'Quickly' is an adverb modifying the verb 'finished,' telling how she finished her homework.
What is the correct plural form of 'criterion'?
Answer: Criteria
'Criteria' is the correct plural of 'criterion.' This follows the Greek-origin rule where '-on' changes to '-a' in the plural form.
Identify the preposition in: 'The cat jumped over the fence.'
Answer: over
'Over' is a preposition showing the spatial relationship between the jumping action and the fence.
What type of sentence is: 'Please close the door'?
Answer: Imperative
An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request. The subject 'you' is implied.