Language Arts Review

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, showing the relationship between the noun/pronoun and another word in the sentence.

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Identify the function of an exclamatory sentence.

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An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion or excitement and ends with an exclamation mark.

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What are quotation marks used for?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by someone or to highlight a specific phrase.

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Define a simile.

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What are correlative conjunctions?

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Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together to connect words or groups of words, such as 'either...or' and 'neither...nor'.

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Give an example of a prepositional phrase.

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An example of a prepositional phrase is 'under the table'.

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What punctuation mark is used at the end of an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used at the end of an exclamatory sentence.

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How do you correctly use quotation marks in a sentence?

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Quotation marks should enclose the exact words spoken, and punctuation marks like commas and periods should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is the difference between a coordinating conjunction and a correlative conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words or groups of words of equal importance (e.g., 'and', 'but'), while correlative conjunctions work in pairs to connect related elements (e.g., 'either...or').