Daily Grammar Practice Q2W6 Flashcard

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What is standard English?

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Standard English is the form of the English language that is accepted as the norm in written and spoken communication. It follows grammatical rules and conventions.

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition. Examples include he, she, it, they.

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What is an intensive pronoun?

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An intensive pronoun is used to emphasize a noun or another pronoun. Examples include myself, yourself, themselves.

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What does connotation mean?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural association that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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What is a possessive pronoun?

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A possessive pronoun shows ownership or possession. Examples include mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs.

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How do you rewrite a sentence in standard English?

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To rewrite a sentence in standard English, correct any informal language, slang, or grammatical errors to follow conventional rules.

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What is the difference between 'thrifty' and 'stingy'?

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'Thrifty' means being careful with money and resources, while 'stingy' has a negative connotation of being unwilling to spend or share.

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What is the purpose of using pronouns in sentences?

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Pronouns are used to make sentences less repetitive and to simplify communication.

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How do you identify the correct pronoun to use in a sentence?

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To identify the correct pronoun, consider the noun it replaces and ensure it agrees in number and gender.

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What is an example of a sentence using an intensive pronoun?

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An example is: 'I made the cake myself.' Here, 'myself' emphasizes that I did it.