Framing Your Thoughts -- Halloween Review

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What is the correct way to list multiple subjects in a sentence?

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Use commas to separate the subjects, and include 'and' before the last subject. For example: 'Fluffy, Max, and Slinky trick-or-treated.'

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What is the correct verb form to use when describing an action in the present tense?

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Use the base form of the verb. For example: 'We carve pumpkins.'

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What is a predicate verb?

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A predicate verb is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does. In the sentence 'The cat jumps into the pumpkin patch,' the predicate verb is 'jumps.'

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How do you identify the subject of a sentence?

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The subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb. In the sentence 'The pumpkin smiled in the moonlight,' the subject is 'pumpkin.'

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What is the purpose of using commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list to clarify the meaning. For example: 'The kids danced, played, and laughed.'

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What is the difference between a subject and a predicate in a sentence?

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The subject is who or what the sentence is about, while the predicate tells something about the subject, usually containing a verb.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. For example: 'The kids went trick-or-treating, and they collected a lot of candy.'

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What is the role of conjunctions in a sentence?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses. Common conjunctions include 'and,' 'but,' and 'or.'

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How can you determine the tense of a verb in a sentence?

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The tense of a verb indicates the time of the action. Look for verb endings or auxiliary verbs to identify the tense.

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What is the function of an adjective in a sentence?

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An adjective describes or modifies a noun, providing more information about it. For example: 'The spooky pumpkin glowed in the dark.'