Language Arts Review

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What is a prepositional phrase?

Back

A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, showing the relationship between the noun/pronoun and another word in the sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Identify the function of an exclamatory sentence.

Back

An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion or excitement and ends with an exclamation mark.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.K.1D

Front

What are quotation marks used for?

Back

Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by someone or to highlight a specific phrase.

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CCSS.L.5.2D

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

Front

Define a simile.

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What are correlative conjunctions?

Back

Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together to connect words or groups of words, such as 'either...or' and 'neither...nor'.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Front

Give an example of a prepositional phrase.

Back

An example of a prepositional phrase is 'under the table'.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What punctuation mark is used at the end of an exclamatory sentence?

Back

An exclamation mark (!) is used at the end of an exclamatory sentence.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.K.1D

Front

How do you correctly use quotation marks in a sentence?

Back

Quotation marks should enclose the exact words spoken, and punctuation marks like commas and periods should be placed inside the quotation marks.

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CCSS.L.5.2D

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

Front

Provide an example of a simile.

Back

An example of a simile is 'as brave as a lion'.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

What is the difference between a coordinating conjunction and a correlative conjunction?

Back

A coordinating conjunction connects words or groups of words of equal importance (e.g., 'and', 'but'), while correlative conjunctions work in pairs to connect related elements (e.g., 'either...or').

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G