Semester Exam Review (12/13/24)

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What does the term 'wheedle' mean?

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To 'wheedle' means to persuade someone to do something by using flattery or coaxing.

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What is a direct object in a sentence?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb. It answers the question 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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What is the correct format for an MLA 9 Works Cited entry for a book with one author?

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Rowling, J.K. *Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone*. Bloomsbury, 1997.

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What does the term 'predicate noun' refer to?

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A predicate noun is a noun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject of the sentence.

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What is the function of an indirect object in a sentence?

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An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that indicates to whom or for whom the action of the verb is done.

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What is the purpose of a modifying phrase?

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A modifying phrase provides additional information about a noun or verb in a sentence, often describing or clarifying it.

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What is the difference between a subject and a predicate in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about, while the predicate tells what the subject does or is.

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What is the role of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause.