GEP 4 - Review for Final Test

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What is the past continuous tense?

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The past continuous tense describes an action that was ongoing in the past, often used with a specific time reference. Example: 'I was driving when my phone rang.'

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What is the difference between 'something' and 'anything'?

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'Something' is used in affirmative sentences to refer to an unspecified object or thing. 'Anything' is used in negative sentences and questions.

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What does 'anywhere' mean?

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'Anywhere' refers to any place or location, often used in negative sentences. Example: 'I didn't go anywhere because I was tired.'

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When do we use the simple present tense?

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The simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions or general truths. Example: 'You play your guitar every day.'

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What is the difference between 'want' and 'am wanting'?

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'Want' is the simple present form, while 'am wanting' is the present continuous form. 'Want' is used for general desires.

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What is 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. Example: In 'The dog barks,' 'the dog' is the subject.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Example: 'run,' 'is,' 'think.'

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What is an object in a sentence?

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The object is the part of the sentence that receives the action of the verb. Example: In 'She reads a book,' 'a book' is the object.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a question?

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A question is a sentence that asks for information and usually begins with words like who, what, where, when, why, or how.