Grammar Practice

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What is the difference between 'principal' and 'principle'?

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'Principal' refers to a person in a position of authority, especially in a school. 'Principle' refers to a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.

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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 is the meaning of 'maid'?

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A 'maid' is a female domestic worker who is responsible for household chores.

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What does 'their' indicate in a sentence?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership by multiple people.

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What does 'there' refer to in a sentence?

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'There' is an adverb used to indicate a place or location.

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What is the meaning of 'too'?

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'Too' is an adverb meaning 'also' or 'excessively'.

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What is a homophone?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings.

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Provide an example of a homophone pair.

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'Flour' (used in baking) and 'flower' (a blooming plant).

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

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What is the meaning of 'made'?

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'Made' is the past tense of 'make', meaning to create or construct something.