8th Grade 1st Semester Test Study Guide

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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To do incorrectly

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What type of sentence is: 'The dog is eating the bone, and the cat is chasing a rat.'?

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Compound Sentence

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Identify the correct use of an infinitive: 'To dance is my passion.'

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Correct use of an infinitive

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Which sentence uses proper nouns correctly? 'I visited the Eiffel Tower in Paris.'

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Correct use of proper nouns

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What should a writer consider for word choice?

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Using words that best convey the intended meaning

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What is a simple sentence?

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A sentence with one independent clause.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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

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Define an infinitive in grammar.

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The base form of a verb, often preceded by 'to'.

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What is a proper noun?

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A specific name for a particular person, place, or organization.