ELA Bellwork Review

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is the correct verb form for plural subjects?

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The correct verb form for plural subjects is the base form of the verb (e.g., 'act' for 'students').

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What does the Latin root 'Cent' mean?

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The Latin root 'Cent' means 'a hundred'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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'My backpack weighs a ton.' is an example of hyperbole.

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What is the difference between 'there', 'they're', and 'their'?

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'There' refers to a place, 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are', and 'their' shows possession.

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What is the correct spelling for a location?

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'There' is the correct spelling for a location.

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'they'.

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What is the correct pronoun to use for an object?

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The correct pronoun to use for an object is 'it'.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.