ELA Reading practice

Front

Where would you put a comma in the following sentence? I was born in Tampa Florida.

Back

After Tampa

Front

What is the theme in a story?

Back

The author's message.

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What is an abstract noun? Give an example.

Back

An abstract noun is a type of noun that represents an idea or concept that cannot be physically touched. Example: excitement.

Front

What does the prefix 'dis' mean?

Back

Not; opposite of.

Front

What is an adverb? Give an example.

Back

An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. Example: loudly.

Front

What is a noun?

Back

A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.

Front

What is a verb?

Back

A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being.

Front

What is a sentence?

Back

A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

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

Front

What is a simile?

Back

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