3rd Grade Grammar

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun, giving more detail about it. For example, in 'huge waves', 'huge' is the adjective that describes the noun 'waves'.

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Why do we use commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list to make it clear and easy to read. For example, in 'ice cream, cookies, and whip cream', commas separate the different items.

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences or for proper nouns. For example, 'Lake Travis' should have both 'L' and 'T' capitalized.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction, like 'and' or 'but'. For example, 'I like ice cream, and I like cookies'.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization and is always capitalized. For example, 'Tyler' and 'Lake Travis' are proper nouns.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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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. For example, 'Because I like ice cream' is a fragment.

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What is the purpose of punctuation?

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Punctuation helps clarify the meaning of sentences and indicates pauses or stops. Examples include periods, commas, and question marks.

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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. For 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 or a state of being. For example, in 'run', 'jump', and 'is', these are all verbs.