Sentence Fragments, Nouns & Pronouns

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is missing a subject, a verb, or both.

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition.

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Give an example of a personal pronoun.

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Examples of personal pronouns include 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', 'we', and 'I'.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Identify the antecedent in the sentence: 'The dog wagged its tail.'

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The antecedent is 'dog', which the pronoun 'its' refers to.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, such as 'city', 'teacher', or 'book'.

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What is the difference between a noun and a pronoun?

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A noun names a specific person, place, thing, or idea, while a pronoun replaces a noun to avoid repetition.

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What type of noun is 'New York City'?

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'New York City' is a proper noun because it names a specific place.

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun is a word that represents a group of people or things, such as 'team', 'flock', or 'class'.