Fix-it Grammar Midterm Weeks 1-11 Robin Hood

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'so'.

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What are end marks in punctuation?

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End marks are punctuation marks that signal the end of a sentence. They include a period (.), a question mark (?), and an exclamation mark (!).

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun. For example, in the sentence 'The angry dog barked', 'angry' is the adjective describing the noun 'dog'.

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How do you use commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list. For example: 'I need to buy eggs, milk, and bread.' The last comma before 'and' is optional.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun. For example, 'about his prize possessions'.

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples include 'dog', 'city', and 'happiness'.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. Examples include 'run', 'is', and 'think'.

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What is the purpose of an exclamation mark?

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An exclamation mark is used at the end of a sentence to show strong emotion or emphasis. For example: 'Watch out!'

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about. For example, in 'The cat sleeps', 'the cat' is the subject.

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What is a predicate?

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The predicate of a sentence tells what the subject does or is. It includes the verb and any objects or modifiers. For example, in 'The cat sleeps on the mat', 'sleeps on the mat' is the predicate.