Unit 3 CIA Review

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What is a pronoun that receives the action in a sentence?

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An object pronoun is a pronoun that receives the action in a sentence, such as 'him', 'her', or 'them'.

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What type of sentence is 'I can't believe that we won the game!'?

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This is a simple sentence because it contains one independent clause.

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What does 'ecstatic' mean in the context: 'Teachers and students are ecstatic about Winter break.'?

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'Ecstatic' means excited or extremely happy.

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What literary device is used in the phrase: 'This classroom is a freezer!'?

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This is a metaphor, comparing the classroom to a freezer to emphasize how cold it feels.

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What is a pronoun that completes the action in the sentence?

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A subject pronoun is a pronoun that completes the action in a sentence, such as 'I', 'you', or 'he'.

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Define a subject in a sentence.

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints found within a sentence or paragraph that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.