Mastering Language Skills Flashcard

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What is a verb tense?

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A verb tense indicates the time of an action or state of being, such as past, present, or future.

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What is the correct verb tense for an action happening now?

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Present tense.

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What is the correct verb tense for an action that has already happened?

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Past tense.

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What is the correct verb tense for an action that will happen in the future?

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Future tense.

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What does 'too' mean in a sentence?

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'Too' means 'excessively' or 'also'.

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What does 'to' mean in a sentence?

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'To' is a preposition used to indicate direction, place, or position.

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What does 'there' mean in a sentence?

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'There' refers to a place or location.

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'they'.

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What is the purpose of a proverb?

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A proverb is a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.

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What does the proverb 'The early bird catches the worm' suggest?

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It suggests that those who act promptly or arrive early will have an advantage.