DGP Test

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two. Examples include 'because', 'although', and 'since'.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a part of speech that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often indicating manner, place, time, or degree. Examples include 'quickly', 'very', and 'here'.

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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', and 'from'.

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a form of a verb that can function as an adjective. Present participles end in -ing (e.g., 'running'), while past participles often end in -ed (e.g., 'baked').

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to'. For example, 'to run', 'to eat', and 'to play'.

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun. For example, 'swimming' in 'Swimming is fun'.

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What is the function of an adverb in a sentence?

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An adverb modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, providing more information about how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

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How do you identify a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, providing additional information about time, location, or direction. For example, 'under the table'.

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What is the difference between a coordinating and subordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect equal parts of a sentence, while subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.