Grammar GMAS Review!

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What does 'hit the sack' mean?

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It means to go to bed or to sleep.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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Which reference material is best for finding synonyms?

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A thesaurus.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or '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.

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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise, such as 'Wow!' or 'Aww!'.

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What is a semicolon?

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A semicolon is a punctuation mark (;) used to connect closely related ideas or to separate items in a complex list.

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When should you use a comma?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, or to set off introductory elements.

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How do you combine sentences effectively?

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You can combine sentences by using conjunctions or by restructuring the sentences to create a single, clear statement.