Reading Unit #2 Practice Questions

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What is a noun?

Back

A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a common noun?

Back

A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., 'city', 'dog').

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What is a proper noun?

Back

A proper noun is the specific name of a person, place, or organization (e.g., 'New York', 'Fido').

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What is the plural form of 'child'?

Back

The plural form of 'child' is 'children'.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the plural form of 'monkey'?

Back

The correct spelling is 'monkeys'.

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What is a verb?

Back

A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

Front

What is the difference between 'make' and 'makes'?

Back

'Make' is the base form of the verb, while 'makes' is the third person singular form.

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What does the word 'but' indicate in a sentence?

Back

The word 'but' indicates a contrast between two ideas or statements.

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What is a sentence fragment?

Back

A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.