Semester 1: Grammar Review Flashcard

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What is the definition of a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea and is not capitalized.

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What is the definition of an antecedent?

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An antecedent is a word, phrase, or clause that is referred to by a pronoun.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb, also known as an auxiliary verb, is used with a main verb to express tense, mood, or voice.

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What is the second person point of view?

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The second person point of view addresses the reader directly using 'you'.

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What is the first person point of view?

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The first person point of view uses 'I' or 'we' to tell a story from the perspective of the narrator.

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What is the third person limited point of view?

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The third person limited point of view tells the story from the perspective of an outside narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.

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What is the third person omniscient point of view?

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The third person omniscient point of view tells the story from an all-knowing perspective, where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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Provide an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Eiffel Tower', and 'Harry Potter'.

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Provide an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'city', 'book', and 'teacher'.