13.3 CW Culmulative Review

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What does the word 'embark' mean?

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To start or begin.

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Identify the appositive in the sentence: 'The novel, a thrilling mystery, kept me up all night.'

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A thrilling mystery.

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What is the meaning of 'liability' in a business context?

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A legal responsibility or obligation.

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How do you revise a sentence fragment?

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Add a main clause to complete the thought.

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What does the prefix 'de-' in the word 'deter' mean?

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Away from.

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What is an appositive?

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A noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it.

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What is the purpose of a sentence fragment?

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To create emphasis or a dramatic effect, but it needs to be revised for clarity.

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What does 'liability' mean in everyday language?

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A disadvantage or drawback.

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Provide an example of a complete sentence using 'embark'.

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They decided to embark on a journey across the country.

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What is the role of prefixes in English?

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They modify the meaning of the root word.