December Assessment Review

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What is the third person point of view?

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The third person point of view is when the narrator tells the story from an outside perspective, using pronouns like 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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How can you identify first person point of view in a text?

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You can identify first person point of view by the use of pronouns such as 'I', 'my', and 'we', indicating that the narrator is part of the story.

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

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The comparative form of 'swift' is 'swifter', used to compare two things.

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What does the acronym FANBOYS represent?

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FANBOYS stands for 'For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So', which are coordinating conjunctions used to connect words, phrases, or clauses.

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What punctuation is needed before FANBOYS when connecting two independent clauses?

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A comma is needed before FANBOYS when they are separating what could be two complete sentences.

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Define 'independent clause'.

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

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Give an example of a sentence using first person point of view.

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I went to the store to buy some groceries.

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What is the difference between 'swifter' and 'swiftest'?

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'Swifter' is the comparative form used to compare two things, while 'swiftest' is the superlative form used to compare three or more things.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate independent clauses when joined by coordinating conjunctions.