PSSA Grammar Review

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun is a type of noun that refers to ideas, qualities, or conditions that cannot be seen or touched. Examples include 'love', 'happiness', and 'idea'.

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Identify the abstract noun in the sentence: 'We learned the parts of the body and had an idea to draw them.'

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The abstract noun is 'idea'.

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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'I don't no where that road leads.'?

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The correct form is 'know'. The sentence should read: 'I don't know where that road leads.'

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Which types of words do not need to be capitalized in a book title?

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Articles, coordinating conjunctions, and prepositions do not need to be capitalized in a book title.

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Read the sentence: 'As for me, I enjoy watching the dark clouds under the window during those cloudy afternoons in late spring.' What is the preposition in this sentence?

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The preposition is 'under'.

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Which sentence uses the words correctly? 'In the hall closet filled with boots and jackets to wear in the winter.'

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This sentence is incomplete. The correct sentence is: 'The hall closet was filled with boots and jackets to wear in the winter.'

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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. For example, 'The dog barks.'

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What is a conjunction?

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

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', and 'under'.

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples include 'teacher', 'city', 'book', and 'happiness'.