Grammar Bell Ringer Checkpoint

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What is the rule for capitalizing abbreviations?

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Abbreviations should be capitalized, such as 'CD' for 'compact disc'.

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What does the word 'untouched' mean?

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'Untouched' means not touched.

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What is a contraction?

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A contraction is combining two words together, often with an apostrophe where letters have been removed.

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What does the prefix 'UN-' signify?

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The prefix 'UN-' means 'not'.

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What two words does 'didn't' combine?

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'Didn't' is a contraction of 'did' and 'not'.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in writing.

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What is an example of a common abbreviation?

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An example of a common abbreviation is 'Mr.' for 'Mister'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'synonym'?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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What is the function of an apostrophe in contractions?

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An apostrophe indicates where letters have been omitted in a contraction.

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What does the term 'capitalization' refer to in grammar?

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Capitalization refers to writing a word with its first letter as a capital letter.