12/18 Lang review

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that describes or modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It often tells how, when, where, or to what extent something happens. Example: 'quickly' in 'The cat ran quickly.'

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Identify the function of a preposition in a sentence.

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. It often indicates direction, location, or time. Example: 'about' in 'the show about dolphins.'

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What is the object of a preposition?

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The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes its meaning. Example: In 'for dinner,' 'dinner' is the object of the preposition 'for.'

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What is an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence expresses a strong feeling or emotion and ends with an exclamation mark. Example: 'What a beautiful day!'

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List the four types of sentences.

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The four types of sentences are: 1. Declarative (makes a statement), 2. Imperative (gives a command), 3. Interrogative (asks a question), 4. Exclamatory (expresses strong feeling).

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence makes a statement and ends with a period. Example: 'The sky is blue.'

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What is an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence gives a command or request and can end with a period or an exclamation mark. Example: 'Please close the door.'

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What is an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence asks a question and ends with a question mark. Example: 'What time is it?'

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What is a fragment in a sentence?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is not a complete sentence. Example: 'When we went to the park.'

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What is a clause?

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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb. It can be independent (can stand alone) or dependent (cannot stand alone). Example: 'She runs fast' (independent) vs. 'because she practices' (dependent).