5-A-Day Week 11

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What is a gerund?

Back

A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence. Example: 'Swimming is fun.'

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Front

What is the antonym of 'dubious'?

Back

The antonym of 'dubious' is 'certain', meaning confident or sure.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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What is the difference between active and passive voice?

Back

In active voice, the subject performs the action (e.g., 'The cat chased the mouse'). In passive voice, the subject receives the action (e.g., 'The mouse was chased by the cat').

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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What is a synonym for 'turbulent'?

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A synonym for 'turbulent' is 'tempestuous', which means characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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What is a suffix?

Back

A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning. Example: In 'contingent', 'ent' is the suffix.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is a participle?

Back

A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective. Example: 'The running water is cold.' ('Running' is the participle.)

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

Front

What is an infinitive?

Back

An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to'. Example: 'to swim'.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Front

What does 'certain' mean?

Back

'Certain' means known for sure; established beyond doubt.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is the meaning of 'tempestuous'?

Back

'Tempestuous' means characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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How do you identify the voice of a sentence?

Back

To identify the voice, look at the subject and the action. If the subject performs the action, it's active; if the subject receives the action, it's passive.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A