SOL 6.LU.1 English Grammar Practice Flashcard

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number (singular or plural). For example, 'The dog runs' (singular) vs. 'The dogs run' (plural).

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Identify the correct reflexive pronoun for the sentence: 'She looked at _______ in the mirror.'

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The correct reflexive pronoun is 'herself.'

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What is pronoun agreement?

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Pronoun agreement means that a pronoun must agree in number and gender with the noun it replaces. For example, 'Michael brought his lunch' (correct) vs. 'Michael brought their lunch' (incorrect).

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. For example, 'Because it was raining, we stayed inside.'

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What is the difference between 'lay' and 'lie'?

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'Lay' requires a direct object (to place something down), while 'lie' does not (to recline). For example, 'I lay the book down' vs. 'I lie down to rest.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. For example, 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. For example, 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, join independent clauses, or set off introductory elements. For example, 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought. For example, 'She enjoys reading.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause. For example, 'Although she was tired' is dependent.