HMH Grammar (negatives)

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What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

Back

A comma is used before the conjunction in a compound sentence to separate the independent clauses. Example: 'I like eggs, and my mother likes chicken.'

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'. For example, 'happy' becomes 'unhappy', meaning 'not happy'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Front

What punctuation is used to separate items in a list?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list. Example: 'I need to buy apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Front

What is a negative sentence?

Back

A negative sentence is a sentence that states that something is not true or does not happen. It often includes words like 'not', 'no', or 'never'. Example: 'I do not like broccoli.'

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Front

What is the difference between 'steel' and 'steal'?

Back

'Steel' is a type of metal, while 'steal' means to take something that does not belong to you.

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb. Example: 'She loves to read.'

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is a conjunction?

Back

A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is the function of punctuation in writing?

Back

Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in writing. It includes marks like periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Front

What is an example of a simple sentence?

Back

A simple sentence contains one independent clause. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B