5- A -Day Week 12

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What is passive voice?

Back

Passive voice is a grammatical construction where the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb, often emphasizing the action rather than the subject. Example: 'The book was read by Mary.'

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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What is an analogy?

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An analogy is a comparison between two things that are alike in some way, often used to explain a concept or idea. Example: 'Just as a sword is the weapon of a warrior, a pen is the weapon of a writer.'

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What does 'capricious' mean?

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Capricious describes someone who is unpredictable or changes their mind suddenly, often without a clear reason. Example: 'Her capricious nature made it hard to plan anything with her.'

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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How do you combine sentences effectively?

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To combine sentences effectively, look for common subjects or ideas and use conjunctions or relative clauses to create a single, coherent sentence. Example: 'The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon that was carved by the Colorado River in Arizona.'

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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What is the mood of a sentence?

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The mood of a sentence indicates the attitude of the speaker towards the action. Common moods include indicative (statements), imperative (commands), interrogative (questions), and conditional (hypothetical situations).

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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What is indicative mood?

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Indicative mood is used for statements of fact or opinion. Example: 'She is going to the store.'

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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What is imperative mood?

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Imperative mood is used for commands or requests. Example: 'Please close the door.'

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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What is interrogative mood?

Back

Interrogative mood is used for asking questions. Example: 'Are you coming to the party?'

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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What is conditional mood?

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Conditional mood expresses a condition or hypothetical situation. Example: 'If it rains, we will stay indoors.'

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A