Possessives and Conjunctions Flashcard

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or possession, typically formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., 'the dog's bone').

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How do you form a plural possessive noun?

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To form a plural possessive noun, add an apostrophe after the 's' of the plural noun (e.g., 'the cats' toys').

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What is the difference between 'whose' and 'who's'?

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'Whose' indicates possession (e.g., 'Whose book is this?'), while 'who's' is a contraction for 'who is' or 'who has' (e.g., 'Who's coming to the party?').

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Provide an example of a singular possessive noun.

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An example of a singular possessive noun is 'the girl's dress'.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences (e.g., 'and', 'but', 'or').

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Identify the conjunction in the sentence: 'I want to go to the park, but it is raining.'

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'But' is the conjunction that connects the two clauses.

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What is the function of 'you’re' in a sentence?

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'You’re' is a contraction for 'you are'.

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How do you use 'their' in a sentence?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership by multiple people (e.g., 'Their house is big.').

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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'Our names ______ Ana and Luana.'?

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'Are' is the correct form of the verb.

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What is the role of possessive pronouns?

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Possessive pronouns indicate ownership without using a noun (e.g., 'mine', 'yours', 'theirs').