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Dependent vs. Independent Clause
Dependent clauses need independent clauses, just as children need adults to care for … [Read more...] about Dependent vs. Independent Clause
Parts of Speech
Parts of speech are like players on a team. They each have their own job to do, and they have to … [Read more...] about Parts of Speech
Question Marks Ask in Dialogue
A question mark indicates something asked rather than told.?The question mark is the written … [Read more...] about Question Marks Ask in Dialogue
Negatives (No)
Negative words contradict or nullify.Negative prefixes change a word to its opposite.Negative … [Read more...] about Negatives (No)
Function of Sentences
A declarative sentence explains.An exclamatory sentence shouts.An interrogative sentence … [Read more...] about Function of Sentences
Contractions Shorten
Contractions use an apostrophe to indicate missing letters.Contractions shorten words with an … [Read more...] about Contractions Shorten