LA Final Exam -Dec 24

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What distinguishes a proper noun from a common noun?

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Proper nouns are always capitalized.

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What are appositives?

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Appositives are nouns or noun phrases that rename or clarify another noun.

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What is an adjective?

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A word that describes a noun.

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What are collective nouns?

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Collective nouns are words that denote a group of individuals or things.

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Define predicates.

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The part of a sentence or clause containing a verb and stating something about the subject.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization.

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What is the function of an adjective in a sentence?

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An adjective modifies or describes a noun.

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Can you give an example of a collective noun?

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A flock of birds.

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What is the difference between a subject and a predicate?

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The subject is what the sentence is about, while the predicate tells something about the subject.