FRIDAY Flashcard: Language Review

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What is the correct form of the possessive pronoun in the sentence: 'Before ___ date, Hannah and James eat dinner.'?

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The correct form is 'their'. The sentence should read: 'Before their date, Hannah and James eat dinner.'

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before' or 'in advance'.

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What type of sentence is this: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.'?

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This is a complex sentence because it contains an independent clause and a dependent clause.

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How should the dialogue be punctuated: 'Sarah yelled, “Throw the ball to first base”!'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'Sarah yelled, “Throw the ball to first base!”'.

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What is the comparative form of the adjective 'fast'?

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The comparative form is 'faster'.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the purpose of a prefix in a word?

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A prefix is added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What is the difference between a comparative and a superlative adjective?

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A comparative adjective compares two things, while a superlative adjective compares three or more things.