Grammar Review

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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.

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What does the prefix 'DIS-' mean?

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The prefix 'DIS-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of.' For example, 'dislike' means 'not like.'

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership. For example, 'Jacob's ball' shows that the ball belongs to Jacob.

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How do you form a possessive noun for a name that ends in 's'?

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Add an apostrophe and 's' after the name. For example, 'Max' becomes 'Max's'.

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What is the correct way to use the word 'good' in a sentence?

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Use 'better' for comparison and 'best' for the highest quality. For example, 'This is the best book.'

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What does the prefix 'RE-' mean?

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The prefix 'RE-' means 'again' or 'back.' For example, 'remake' means 'to make again.'

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What is the difference between 'good' and 'better'?

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'Good' describes something of high quality, while 'better' compares two things, indicating that one is of higher quality than the other.

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What is an example of a sentence using a possessive noun?

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'The dog's bone is buried in the yard.' Here, 'dog's' shows that the bone belongs to the dog.

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What is the correct form of the word 'best' in a sentence?

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Use 'best' to describe the highest quality among three or more items. For example, 'She is the best player on the team.'

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that gives it meaning. For example, 'like' is the root word in 'dislike.'