Final Review

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What modifies the underlined word in the sentence: 'Katie saw a graceful antelope from her seat on the tour bus.'?

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The phrase 'a graceful' modifies the underlined word 'antelope'.

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What type of clause is 'As business executives fly around the globe to sell their companies' products and services'?

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It is a Dependent clause.

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What sense does the sentence appeal to: 'The familiar tang of his grandmother’s cranberry sauce reminded him of his youth.'?

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It appeals to the sense of Taste.

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What can we conclude about Wendy based on the text: 'Wendy was walking home from school when she found a sick bird lying on the ground under a tree.'?

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Wendy did not care about the bird. According to the text, 'she found a sick bird lying on the ground under a tree,' but she just kept walking.

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Identify the type of figurative language in the example: 'The door closed with a boom, as the wind buzzed through the corridor.'

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It is an example of onomatopoeia.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where a word imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz' or 'boom'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language in writing?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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What does the term 'modifies' mean in grammar?

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To modify means to change or limit the meaning of a word, phrase, or clause.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence.