Grammar Pretest

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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. Example: 'barked' in 'The scruffy dog barked loudly.'

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What is the first sentence of a paragraph called?

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The first sentence of a paragraph is called a Topic sentence. It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

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Which sentence uses punctuation accurately?

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I like to eat candy, pizza, and popcorn when watching a movie.

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What is the correct word to complete the sentence: 'My friend lives _____ doors down from me.'?

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The correct word is 'two.'

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Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'Kind people are often rewarded.'

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The adjective is 'kind.'

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun. Example: 'scruffy' in 'The scruffy dog.'

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the first sentence in a paragraph that states the main idea.

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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 the difference between 'to', 'too', and 'two'?

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'To' is a preposition, 'too' means also or excessively, and 'two' is the number 2.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I like pizza, and I like popcorn.'