Daily Language Flashcard - Week 2

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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Define an infinitive in grammar.

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, often preceded by 'to' (e.g., to run, to eat). It can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function (e.g., -ion, -ing).

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What is the function of an imperative mood?

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The imperative mood is used to give commands, make requests, or offer invitations.

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun (e.g., swimming is fun).

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What is the difference between a verb and a noun?

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A verb expresses an action or state of being, while a noun represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

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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.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is.