3rd Grade Grammar Review

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include names of people (e.g., Sarah), cities (e.g., Toronto), and specific places.

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What is the purpose of a capital letter at the beginning of a sentence?

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A capital letter at the beginning of a sentence indicates the start of a new sentence and is a grammatical rule.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., cat, school), while a proper noun is a specific name (e.g., Sarah, Toronto).

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What is an example of an action verb?

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Examples of action verbs include run, jump, swim, and write.

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What is the role of punctuation in a sentence?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within a sentence.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.

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What is an object in a sentence?

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The object of a sentence is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb.