ELA GA Milestone

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What is a gerund?

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An -ing verb that acts as a noun.

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What is the voice of the sentence: 'The builders will finish the wall tomorrow.'?

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Active voice.

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What is an ellipsis?

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A series of 3 dots ( . . .) used when omitting a word, phrase, or line from a quoted passage.

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What verb mood is used in the command: 'Go and clean your room.'?

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Imperative mood.

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What type of mood is represented in the sentence: 'If no one picks up the room, Ms. Rudish will not let us eat candy anymore.'?

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Conditional mood.

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Define 'active voice'.

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A sentence structure where the subject performs the action of the verb.

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Define 'passive voice'.

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A sentence structure where the subject receives the action of the verb.

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What is the purpose of a comma?

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To separate elements in a sentence for clarity.

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What is an imperative sentence?

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A sentence that gives a command or instruction.

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What is a subjunctive mood?

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A verb mood used to express wishes, hypotheticals, or conditions contrary to fact.