Spelling 1st Trimester Final

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What is a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters and sounds. For example, 'you are' becomes 'you're.'

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations that are always capitalized. For example, 'Froggy' and 'Pepper' are proper nouns.

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What is the function of a verb in a sentence?

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A verb expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In the sentence 'We feed the baby bees in the hive,' 'feed' is the verb.

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How do you identify proper nouns in a sentence?

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Proper nouns can be identified by looking for specific names that refer to unique entities and are capitalized.

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What is the correct way to use 'you and I' in a sentence?

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The phrase 'you and I' should be used as the subject of a sentence, as in 'You and I can be in the show.'

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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Common nouns refer to general items or concepts (e.g., 'dog'), while proper nouns refer to specific names (e.g., 'Pepper'). Proper nouns are always capitalized.

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What is the importance of capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization is important for indicating proper nouns, the beginning of sentences, and for emphasizing certain words, which helps clarify meaning.

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What are some examples of contractions?

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Examples of contractions include: 'can't' (cannot), 'won't' (will not), 'it's' (it is), and 'they're' (they are).

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How can you tell if a word is a verb?

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A word is a verb if it describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Verbs often answer the question 'What is happening?' in a sentence.

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What is the role of punctuation in sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within sentences. It includes marks like periods, commas, and question marks.