Key Words: Define the following in your own words

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Key Words:  Define the following in your own words

Word	Definition
Apostrophe	
Comma

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**Apostrophe**: An apostrophe is a punctuation mark used to indicate possession (e.g., "the dog's bone") or the omission of letters or numbers (e.g., "can't" for "cannot" or "class of '99"). It typically appears as a small, single mark that curves upwards (’). **Comma**: A comma is a punctuation mark that indicates a pause in a sentence or separates items in a list. It helps clarify meaning by grouping and organizing words, phrases, or clauses, making sentences easier to read and understand. It looks like a small, curved line (,).

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can you shorten and simplify that into a very small sentence

GPT-4o mini · Answer

**Apostrophe**: A punctuation mark used for possession or to show omitted letters. **Comma**: A punctuation mark that indicates a pause or separates items in a list.

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Independent clause

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An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Lesson Page: 3

Choose the sentences that use commas or apostrophes correctly.

a) I went over to my friend Petes’ house after school.
b) After I mixed the ingredients, I poured the batter into a pan.
c) In the morning, I go to my Science Math, and English class.
d) I could hear my dog’s bark from my room.
e) I read only the first 12 chapters’ of the book.

Lesson Page: 4

Add the correct punctuation to the sentences below.

1) “All of these cars brakes need to fixed” the manager told the mechanic.
2) “The responsibility is the tenants not the managements” said the landlord.
3) Besides the horses the rest of the stables were clean.

Lesson Page: 5

Key Words: Define the following in your own words

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### Lesson Page: 3 **Sentences that use commas or apostrophes correctly:** - **b)** After I mixed the ingredients, I poured the batter into a pan. - **d)** I could hear my dog’s bark from my room. ### Lesson Page: 4 **Add the correct punctuation to the sentences below:** 1) “All of these cars’ brakes need to be fixed,” the manager told the mechanic. 2) “The responsibility is the tenants’, not the management’s,” said the landlord. 3) Besides the horses, the rest of the stables were clean. ### Lesson Page: 5 **Key Words: Define the following in your own words** Please specify which words you would like defined, and I'll be happy to help!

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are you sure you ment "cars'" instead of "car's"

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You are correct. The proper punctuation for the first sentence should indeed be "cars'" to indicate that the brakes belong to multiple cars. Thank you for catching that mistake!

So, the corrected sentence should be:

“All of these cars’ brakes need to be fixed,” the manager told the mechanic.

If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

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Key Words: Define the following in your own words

Word Definition
Quotation marks

Lesson Page: 7

Answer the questions to show your understanding of quotation marks.

1) Why are quotation marks necessary when including a direct quote in writing?

GPT-4o mini · Answer

### Key Words: Define the following in your own words **Quotation marks**: Quotation marks are punctuation marks used to indicate the exact words spoken or written by someone. They enclose a direct quote to show that those words are not the writer's own but belong to another person. --- ### Lesson Page: 7 **1) Why are quotation marks necessary when including a direct quote in writing?** Quotation marks are necessary because they clearly show which words are directly from a source or speaker, helping to distinguish them from the writer's own ideas. This allows for proper attribution and avoids confusion about the authorship of the text.