English 3 - Unit 1 - Review

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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.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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What does a dependent clause do?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is formed when two or more words are combined to create a new word with a new meaning.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The subject is 'The dog'.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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What is an example of a subordinating conjunction?

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Examples include 'because', 'although', and 'since'.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun.