Unit 1 - Lessons 1.9, 1.10, and 1.11

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What is an appositive phrase?

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An appositive phrase is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about another noun. For example, in 'Liberty’s crown, a circle with seven spikes, represents the seven continents and the seven seas,' the phrase 'a circle with seven spikes' is an appositive that describes 'crown.'

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What noun is described by the appositive phrase in the sentence: 'Liberty’s crown, a circle with seven spikes, represents the seven continents and the seven seas.'?

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crown

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How is the word 'film' used in the sentence: 'The work of developing the film excited the children.'?

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As a noun.

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How is the word 'paint' used in the sentence: 'I found it near the paint cans.'?

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As an adjective.

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How is the word 'history' used in the sentence: 'Our new history teacher is Mr. Delgado.'?

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As an adjective.

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How is the word 'call' used in the sentence: 'Did Patty call you last night after practice?'?

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As a verb.

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What is the definition of a noun?

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

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What is the definition of a verb?

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

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What is the definition of an adjective?

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

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Provide an example of a noun in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The dog barked loudly,' 'dog' is a noun.