Grammar Genius

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What is a definite article in English grammar?

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A definite article is a word that specifies a noun as something that is already known or has been mentioned before. The most common definite article in English is 'the'. For example, in the sentence 'The cat is on the roof,' 'the' specifies which cat.

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What is an interrogative word?

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Interrogative words are words used to ask questions. Common interrogative words include 'who', 'what', 'where', 'when', and 'why'. For example, 'When is your birthday?' uses 'when' to ask about time.

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What is the purpose of the word 'when' in a sentence?

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The word 'when' is used to ask about time or to indicate the time something happens. For example, 'When did you arrive?' asks for the time of arrival.

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What is the difference between 'than' and 'then'?

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'Than' is used for comparisons, while 'then' refers to a time or sequence of events. For example, 'She is taller than her brother' (comparison) vs. 'We will go to the park, then we will have lunch' (sequence).

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What is a subject pronoun?

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A subject pronoun is a pronoun that acts as the subject of a sentence. Examples include 'I', 'you', 'he', 'she', 'it', 'we', and 'they'. For example, in 'He likes to play soccer,' 'he' is the subject pronoun.

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What is the function of the word 'in' in a sentence?

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The word 'in' is a preposition that indicates location or position within something. For example, 'The book is in the bag' shows the location of the book.

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What is a noun?

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

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What is a question mark used for?

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A question mark is a punctuation mark used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question. For example, 'Are you coming to the party?' ends with a question mark.

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What is the role of the word 'the' in a sentence?

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The word 'the' is a definite article that specifies a particular noun. For example, in 'The sun is bright,' 'the' indicates a specific sun.

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What is an auxiliary verb?

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An auxiliary verb, also known as a helping verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb tense, mood, or voice. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'. For example, in 'She is running,' 'is' is the auxiliary verb.