5th Grade LARS 9-12 Review 2024

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What is a subordinating (dependent) clause?

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A subordinating (dependent) clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It usually begins with a subordinating conjunction, such as 'because', 'although', or 'if'. Example: 'because I overslept'.

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What is the 1st person point of view?

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The 1st person point of view is when the narrator is a character in the story and uses pronouns like 'I' or 'we'. Example: 'I love playing games with my friends.'

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What is a semicolon used for?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list. Example: 'I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.'

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. Example: The antonym of 'hot' is 'cold'.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions. Example: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What does 'arrives' mean?

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'Arrives' means to reach a destination. The opposite of 'arrives' is 'departs', which means to leave a place.

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What is the difference between 'generous' and 'unkind'?

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'Generous' means being willing to give and share, while 'unkind' means lacking kindness or being mean. They are antonyms.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction. Example: 'because I was late'.