Semester Exam Grammar Review

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What is a direct object?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb in a sentence. It answers the question 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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What is an indirect object?

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An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that indicates to whom or for whom the action of the verb is performed. It usually comes between the verb and the direct object.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement is the grammatical rule that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Examples include 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so'.

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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', 'me', and 'you'.

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What is the difference between 'me' and 'I'?

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Use 'I' as a subject pronoun (the doer of the action) and 'me' as an object pronoun (the receiver of the action).

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. Examples include 'run', 'is', and 'think'.

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What is a noun?

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

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is missing a subject, a verb, or both.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.