Grammar TCAP Review

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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', 'his', 'her', etc.

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What is the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: 'The sunglasses helped ease ________ stage fright.'?

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The correct pronoun is 'his'.

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What is an analogy?

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An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some way, often used to explain a concept.

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Complete the analogy: 'Skyscraper is to city as tree is to ________.'

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The answer is 'forest'.

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What is the purpose of imagery in poetry?

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Imagery uses descriptive language to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind, appealing to the senses.

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What does the phrase 'Silence woke me this morning' suggest about the speaker's experience?

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It suggests that the speaker was gently awakened by the quietness of their surroundings.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning, such as periods, commas, and question marks.

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How should the sentence 'My teacher Mrs. Anderson is a client at your pet clinic.' be punctuated?

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It should be punctuated as 'My teacher, Mrs. Anderson, is a client at your pet clinic.'

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What is the correct format for writing a date?

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The correct format is 'Month Day, Year', for example, 'March 20, 2018'.

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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.