Unit 3 study review

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What is the text structure used in argumentative writing that compares and contrasts two or more subjects?

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Compare and contrast.

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What is a helping verb?

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A helping verb is a verb that helps the main verb express an action or state of being. Example: 'was' in 'The baby was taking a nap.'

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What tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future?

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Future tense.

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What is the past perfect tense?

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The past perfect tense describes an action that was completed before another action in the past. Example: 'had made' in 'Tiffany had made her final decision.'

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What is the past tense of the verb 'sleep'?

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Slept.

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What is the definition of 'calories'?

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Calories are units of energy that measure how much energy food provides to the body.

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What is the difference between 'was' and 'is'?

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'Was' is used for past actions, while 'is' is used for present actions.

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What does 'compare' mean?

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To compare means to look at two or more things to see how they are similar.

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What does 'contrast' mean?

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To contrast means to look at two or more things to see how they are different.

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What is the definition of 'verb'?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being.