Grammar Time!

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized. Example: Texas.

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What is a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters. Example: 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What does 'too' mean?

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'Too' means also or excessively. Example: I like ice cream too.

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What does 'your' indicate?

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'Your' is a possessive pronoun that shows ownership. Example: What do you want for your birthday?

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning belonging to it, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing. Example: city, dog, teacher.

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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. Example: 'Because I was late.'

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun. Example: The tall building.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or state of being. Example: run, jump, is.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. Example: 'The dog barks.' (The dog is the subject.)