Grammar Flashcard 15

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'for', and 'during'.

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Identify the correct punctuation for dialogue.

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Dialogue should be enclosed in quotation marks, and proper punctuation should be used. For example: "I love reading!" said Sarah.

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What does the root word 'mob' mean?

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The root word 'mob' means 'to move'. It is found in words like 'automobile'.

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What is an active voice sentence?

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An active voice sentence is one where the subject performs the action of the verb. For example, 'The Girl Scout group washed the car.'

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How do you combine two sentences into a complex sentence?

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You can combine two sentences into a complex sentence by using a subordinating conjunction. For example: 'After Maxwell finished all his work, he decided to run around the track five times.'

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns. For example, 'London' and 'Monday'.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning. Common punctuation marks include periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.

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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. For example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is the difference between active voice and passive voice?

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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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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples include 'dog', 'city', and 'happiness'.