Fall Midterm Exam

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate. Example: 'Lark and her brother fight over who is going to do the dishes.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go to the store, but it was closed.'

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What does the word 'to' indicate in a sentence?

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The word 'to' is a preposition used to indicate direction, place, or position. Example: 'I am going to the store.'

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What does the word 'too' mean?

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The word 'too' is an adverb meaning 'also' or 'excessively.' Example: 'I want to go too.'

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What does the word 'two' refer to?

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The word 'two' is a number that represents the quantity 2. Example: 'I have two apples.'

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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'Does he ___ the answers to the test?'

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The correct form is 'know.' The sentence should read: 'Does he know the answers to the test?'

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What is the meaning of 'no' in a sentence?

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The word 'no' is used to indicate a negative response or absence. Example: 'There is no school tomorrow.'

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What is the difference between 'know' and 'no'?

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'Know' is a verb meaning to be aware of or have knowledge about something, while 'no' is a negative response or absence.

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What is a homophone?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. Example: 'to,' 'too,' and 'two' are homophones.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in writing. Example: Commas separate items in a list.