2022-2023 Lit Lab 2 Fall Exam Practice

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a unit of pronunciation that has one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the building blocks of words.

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How many syllables are in the word 'octopus'?

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3

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'Gulf of Mexico', 'crayons', 'markers', 'jump'?

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Gulf of Mexico

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized to distinguish them from common nouns.

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What is the correct way to start a sentence?

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A sentence should begin with a capital letter.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'how many Mondays are in june?' or 'How many Mondays are in June?'

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How many Mondays are in June?

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What is the purpose of a question word like 'What'?

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Question words are used to ask for specific information.

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What is the correct form of the question: '___ is this?'

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What is this?

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun refers to a general item or concept, while a proper noun refers to a specific name and is capitalized.