Unit 2 Grammar Review

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership. For example, 'Katie's' shows that something belongs to Katie.

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What is the helping verb in the sentence: 'We are eating pizza for dinner'?

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The helping verb is 'are'.

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun is a type of noun that represents an idea, quality, or state rather than a concrete object. Examples include 'happiness' and 'freedom'.

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What is a concrete noun?

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A concrete noun is a type of noun that refers to physical objects that can be perceived by the senses. Examples include 'apple' and 'dog'.

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

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To form the possessive of a singular noun, add an apostrophe and 's'. For example, 'the dog's toy'.

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How do you form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in 's'?

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To form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in 's', add only an apostrophe. For example, 'the dogs' park'.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it'. 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells something about the subject, usually containing a verb.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.