Weekly Flashcardizz 1/2- 1/10

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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, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', etc.

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What is pronoun-antecedent agreement?

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Pronoun-antecedent agreement means that a pronoun must agree in number and gender with the noun (antecedent) it refers to.

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What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to clarify meaning in sentences.

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What is the correct way to use commas in a list?

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In a list, commas should be used to separate each item, and a comma is placed before the conjunction (and, or) in a series.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have a subject and a verb and express a complete thought.

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What is the difference between 'his', 'her', and 'their'?

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'His' is used for males, 'her' is used for females, and 'their' is used for plural or gender-neutral references.

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What is a monitor in the context of computers?

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A monitor is an instrument or device used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of a process or quantity.

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What does it mean to shift pronoun number and person?

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Shifting pronoun number and person means changing the pronoun to match the subject's number (singular/plural) and person (first, second, third).

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What is an antecedent?

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An antecedent is the noun that a pronoun refers to in a sentence.

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What is the function of a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.