grade 5 english

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What is an article in English grammar?

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An article is a word that defines a noun as specific or unspecific. The two types of articles are 'definite' (the) and 'indefinite' (a, an).

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When do we use 'a' vs 'an'?

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'A' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound, while 'an' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.

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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 difference between 'his' and 'her'?

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'His' is used to refer to something belonging to a male, while 'her' refers to something belonging to a female.

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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, such as 'run', 'is', or 'play'.

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What is the simple present tense?

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The simple present tense is used to describe habits, unchanging situations, general truths, and fixed arrangements.

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.

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What is an object in a sentence?

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An object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb.

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What does it mean to 'watch' something?

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To 'watch' means to look at something attentively over a period of time, such as watching a movie or a game.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'because'.