QA Study Guide

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'they'.

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What is a reflexive pronoun?

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A reflexive pronoun refers back to the subject of the sentence, indicating that the subject and object are the same, e.g., 'myself', 'yourself'.

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What is an intensive pronoun?

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An intensive pronoun emphasizes a noun or another pronoun, e.g., 'myself', 'yourself', but does not change the meaning of the sentence.

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What does 'explicit' mean?

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Explicit means something that is stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

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What does 'implicit' mean?

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Implicit means something that is suggested or understood without being directly stated.

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What is textual evidence?

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Textual evidence is proof from the text that supports an argument or claim, often in the form of quotes.

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What is the difference between 'her' and 'their'?

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'Her' is a singular pronoun used for females, while 'their' is a plural pronoun used for groups or when gender is unknown.

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What is the purpose of using textual evidence in writing?

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The purpose is to support claims or arguments with concrete examples from the text.

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What is an example of an explicit statement?

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An example of an explicit statement is 'I do not like broccoli'.

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What is an example of an implicit statement?

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An example of an implicit statement is 'I would love a new phone' when hinting at wanting a gift.