Mastering Language Mechanics Flashcard

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What should all paragraphs end with?

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A conclusion that restates the thesis.

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How does 'girlfriend' function in the sentence: 'My brother gave his girlfriend a beautiful necklace for Christmas'?

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Indirect object.

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What is the object of the preposition in the sentence: 'The keys are in the drawer'?

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Drawer.

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Which sentence correctly uses capitalization rules?

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The President of the United States lives in the White House.

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What is the object of the preposition in the sentence: 'The cat is under the table'?

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Table.

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Define 'direct object'.

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A noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb.

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Define 'indirect object'.

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A noun or pronoun that indicates to whom or for whom the action of the verb is done.

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What is a preposition?

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A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

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What is capitalization?

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The use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper.