Grammar Final Review

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object, which can be a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase. Example: 'under the table'.

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Identify the verb that agrees with a compound subject: 'Neither hats nor phones __________ allowed in school.'

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The correct verb is 'are' (plural) because the subject is compound.

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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. Example: 'I went to the store.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause. Example: 'While I was watching the news'.

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What is the formula for an infinitive?

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The formula for an infinitive is 'TO + verb'. Example: 'to run', 'to eat'.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. Example: In 'The dog barks', 'the dog' is the subject.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Example: 'run', 'is', 'seem'.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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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. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause. Example: 'She reads books.'