Shurley Ch. 6 Test Review

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What is a simple sentence (S)?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What does SCV stand for in sentence types?

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SCV stands for 'Subject-Complement-Verb', which is a type of sentence that includes a subject, a verb, and a subject complement.

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What is a possessive noun (PNA)?

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A possessive noun shows ownership and is formed by adding an apostrophe (') + s to a singular noun or just an apostrophe (') if the plural noun ends in -s.

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What is a compound sentence (CD)?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence (CX)?

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A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the purpose of an adverb in a sentence?

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An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often indicating how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

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What is the subject of 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 the predicate of a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses an adverb?

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The dog ran quickly.

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What is the difference between a singular noun and a plural noun?

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A singular noun refers to one person, place, thing, or idea, while a plural noun refers to more than one.