Parts of Speech & Subject-Verb Agreement Flashcard

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a part of speech that takes the place of a noun, used to avoid repetition.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement is the grammatical rule that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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What is an article in grammar?

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An article is a part of speech that defines a noun as specific (the) or unspecific (a, an).

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What does an adverb do?

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An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often indicating manner, time, place, or degree.

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What is the difference between a noun and a pronoun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea, while a pronoun replaces a noun to avoid repetition.

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What is the correct verb form for collective nouns?

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Collective nouns can take either singular or plural verbs depending on whether the group acts as a single unit or as individuals.

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a part of speech that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

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What is the role of a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a part of speech that expresses strong emotion or surprise, often standing alone (e.g., 'Wow!', 'Oh no!').

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How do you determine the correct verb form with 'neither/nor'?

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When using 'neither/nor', the verb agrees with the noun closest to it.