Winter Semester Exam Review

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What is a simple predicate?

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The simple predicate is the verb or verb phrase that tells what the subject does or is. It does not include modifiers or objects.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or possession. It is formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' to a noun.

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What is an action verb?

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An action verb expresses physical or mental action. It tells what the subject does.

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that share the same verb and are joined by a conjunction.

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What is a complete subject?

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The complete subject includes all the words that tell who or what the sentence is about, including modifiers.

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What is a complete predicate?

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The complete predicate includes the verb and all the words that tell what the subject does or is.

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What is a simple subject?

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The simple subject is the main noun or pronoun that tells who or what the sentence is about, without any modifiers.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance (e.g., and, but, or).

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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 because it expresses a complete thought.