Grammar Practice

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Examples: run, jump, is.

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What is the past tense of a verb?

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The past tense of a verb indicates that an action has already happened. For example, 'crash' becomes 'crashed'.

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership. For example, 'Mr. Wilson's' indicates that something belongs to Mr. Wilson.

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What is italicization used for in writing?

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Italicization is used to emphasize certain words, titles of works, or foreign words. Example: 'The Great Gatsby'.

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What is direct speech?

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Direct speech is when the exact words of a speaker are quoted. Example: She said, "I love reading."

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What is an onomatopoeia?

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An onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. Example: 'buzz', 'bang', 'sizzle'.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning. Examples: period, comma, question mark.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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What is a quotation mark?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by someone. Example: "Hello!" she said.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go, but it was raining.'