myView Literacy Grade 4 End Unit 2 Review

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. For example: 'Because the cat is agile, it usually lands on its feet.'

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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 conjunction. For example: 'The monkey is a skilled climber, and it likes to spend time in the treetops.'

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What is the correct plural form of 'city'?

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The correct plural form of 'city' is 'cities.'

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What does the Latin root 'tract' mean?

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The Latin root 'tract' means 'to pull' or 'to draw.' For example, in the word 'distract,' it means 'to pull away from.'

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What is the correct plural form of 'child'?

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The correct plural form of 'child' is 'children.'

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What is the difference between a singular and plural noun?

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A singular noun refers to one person, place, or thing, while a plural noun refers to more than one. For example, 'cat' (singular) vs. 'cats' (plural).

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What is a conjunction?

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

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

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A comma is used before the conjunction in a compound sentence to separate the independent clauses. For example: 'I wanted to go, but it was raining.'

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What is the meaning of the word 'lives' in plural form?

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The word 'lives' is the plural form of 'life,' referring to the existence of multiple beings.

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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. For example: 'The cat is agile.'