Review English 3 final fall '24

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership. For example, 'Cliff's backpack' indicates that the backpack belongs to Cliff.

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What is an essential clause?

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An essential clause is a part of a sentence that is necessary for the meaning of the sentence. It cannot be removed without changing the sentence's meaning.

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What is a non-essential clause?

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A non-essential clause adds extra information to a sentence but can be removed without changing the main meaning. It is usually set off by commas.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence. It depends on an independent clause to provide a complete thought.

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What does 'venerable' mean?

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Venerable means deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character. It is not used to describe someone who is just passing through.

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What does 'inconsequential' mean?

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Inconsequential means not important or insignificant.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.