10th Grade Semester 1 Final Review

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What is the correct pronoun to use when referring to a singular candidate?

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The correct pronoun is 'his or her'.

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What part of speech modifies adjectives, verbs, and adverbs?

Back

Adverbs modify adjectives, verbs, and other adverbs.

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What punctuation is needed after the word 'China' in the sentence: 'Because a severe earthquake hit China many homes were destroyed.'?

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A comma is needed after 'China'.

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In the sentence 'A college football player might not notice the first few tackles in a game, but an NFL player can spot it right away!', what change needs to be made?

Back

Change 'it' to 'them'.

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Where should the supporting detail about floods be placed in the paragraph?

Back

It should be placed after sentence 3.

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What is the definition of an adverb?

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An adverb is a part of speech that modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

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What is the purpose of using a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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What is the difference between 'their' and 'his or her'?

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'Their' is plural and can refer to multiple people, while 'his or her' is singular and refers to one person.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.