TT Cumulative Review November

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What is the correct verb form to use with a compound subject?

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Use 'were' for compound subjects, e.g., 'Both “Shake It Off” and “Lavender Haze” were written by Taylor Swift.'

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What distinguishes a clause from a phrase?

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A clause contains a subject and a verb, while a phrase does not. Example: 'After Hayden and Tucker finished practice' is a clause.

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb preceded by 'to', e.g., 'to walk'.

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When is the author's name needed in a citation?

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The author's name is not needed in the parenthetical citation if it is included in the signal phrase.

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What information should be included in the heading of an assignment?

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The heading should include: Student name, Instructor Name, Class title, Date.

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What is a verb?

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

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Define a phrase.

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A phrase is a group of words that does not contain a subject-verb pair and does not express a complete thought.

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that share the same verb, e.g., 'Tom and Jerry are friends.'

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What is the purpose of a signal phrase in writing?

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A signal phrase introduces a quote or paraphrase and often includes the author's name.

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What is the difference between a direct quote and a paraphrase?

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A direct quote is the exact wording from a source, while a paraphrase is a restatement of the source's ideas in your own words.