Grammar Flashcard 1

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What does the word 'elaborate' mean?

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To explain in detail.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A sentence that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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The grammatical rule that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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What does 'inclement' mean in the context of weather?

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Unpleasant or severe.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Identify a simple sentence: 'She went to the store.'

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This is a simple sentence.

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Identify the correct subject-verb agreement: 'The dog runs in the park.'

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This sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement.

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What does 'context clues' mean?

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Hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is the purpose of elaboration in writing?

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To provide more detail and clarity to the main idea.

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What is an example of personification?

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The wind whispered through the trees.