8th grade grammar review #3

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What is the correct punctuation for the sentence: 'Later i went to the store'?

Back

Later, I went to the store.

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Identify the type of sentence structure: 'Although it was raining, we decided to go hiking.'

Back

Complex sentence.

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What verb mood is used in the sentence: 'If I had been there, I would have stopped the fight.'?

Back

Subjunctive Mood.

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What is a gerund?

Back

An -ing verb that acts as a noun.

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In the sentence 'Solving a crossword puzzle is a nice activity on a rainy day', what is 'Solving'?

Back

Gerund.

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What is a simple sentence?

Back

A sentence that contains one independent clause.

Front

What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a participle?

Back

A verb form that can function as an adjective.

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What is an infinitive?

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The base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to'.

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What is the difference between a gerund and a participle?

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A gerund acts as a noun, while a participle acts as an adjective.