Grammar

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Examples: run, jump, is.

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What are the two types of verbs?

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The two types of verbs are action verbs (e.g., run, eat) and linking verbs (e.g., is, are).

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I like ice cream.'

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or thing and always begins with a capital letter. Example: 'Sarah', 'Paris'.

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What does the acronym TDA stand for in writing?

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TDA stands for Text Dependent Analysis.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. Example: 'un-' in 'unhappy' means 'not'.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. Example: In 'The dog barks', 'the dog' is the subject.

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What is an object in a sentence?

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The object is the part of the sentence that receives the action of the verb. Example: In 'She kicked the ball', 'the ball' is the object.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples: and, but, or.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun. Example: 'The tall building' - 'tall' is the adjective.