2nd 9 Weeks CFA

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Examples: run, jump, is.

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What is an irregular plural?

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An irregular plural is a noun that does not follow the standard rules for forming plurals. Example: goose - geese.

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What is the plural of 'life'?

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The plural of 'life' is 'lives', which is an example of an irregular plural.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of closely placed words. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is a nonessential element in a sentence?

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A nonessential element is a part of a sentence that can be removed without changing the main meaning. Example: 'My dog, whose name is Indy, is a husky.' The phrase 'whose name is Indy' is nonessential.

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What is the difference between a regular and irregular plural?

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Regular plurals typically add 's' or 'es' to the end of a word (e.g., cat - cats), while irregular plurals change the word itself (e.g., child - children).

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'As brave as a lion.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing. Examples include periods, commas, and question marks.

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples: teacher, city, apple.