ELA Review Flashcard

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun. For example, in 'the tall building', 'tall' is the adjective.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. For example, in 'She runs quickly', 'quickly' is the adverb.

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What does it mean to 'saw' something?

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'Saw' is the past tense of 'see'. It means to have looked at something in the past.

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What is a paragraph?

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A paragraph is a group of sentences that talk about one main idea.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to communicate.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of words and their meanings, usually found at the end of a book.

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What does it mean to 'fill in the blank'?

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To 'fill in the blank' means to provide a missing word or phrase in a sentence.

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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. For example, 'dog', 'city', and 'happiness' are nouns.