Grammar & ELA Review Flashcard

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling, such as 'sun' and 'son'.

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Give an example of a homophone pair.

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An example of a homophone pair is 'pair' (a set of two) and 'pear' (a type of fruit).

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the part that tells what or who 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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Define 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, such as 'doorbell'.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun, providing more detail about it.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly', such as 'quickly'.

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How can adjectives and adverbs improve a sentence?

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Adjectives and adverbs add detail and clarity, making sentences more interesting and informative.

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What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a possessive pronoun, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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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 and cannot stand alone as a sentence.