PSSA Grammar Practice

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What is a plural noun?

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A plural noun is a word that means more than one person, place, thing, or idea. For example, 'cats' is the plural of 'cat.'

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Identify the complete subject in a sentence.

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The complete subject includes all the words that tell who or what the sentence is about. For example, in 'The big dog barked,' the complete subject is 'The big dog.'

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Examples include 'run,' 'is,' and 'think.'

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What is an apostrophe used for?

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An apostrophe is used to show possession (e.g., 'the dog's bone') or to form contractions (e.g., 'don't' for 'do not').

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What is a command sentence?

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A command sentence tells someone to do something. It often starts with a verb, like 'Sit down.'

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is. For example, in 'The cat sleeps,' 'sleeps' is the predicate.

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What is a verb error?

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A verb error occurs when the verb is used incorrectly, such as using the wrong tense or form.

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership. For example, 'the girl's book' shows that the book belongs to the girl.

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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. For example, 'When we went to the park.'