Semester 1 Grammar Review

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What is an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request. Example: 'Please close the door.'

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What punctuation is used for dialogue in a sentence?

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Use quotation marks to enclose the spoken words. Example: 'She said, "Hello!"'

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What is the correct MLA format for citing a website article?

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Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article." Publisher. Publication Date. URL. Date Accessed.

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What does 'plot' refer to in a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events and actions that make up the main story.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her smile was like the sun.'

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence makes a statement or expresses an opinion. Example: 'The sky is blue.'

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What is an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence asks a question. Example: 'What time is it?'

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What is an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark. Example: 'Wow! That was amazing!'

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in writing?

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A thesis statement presents the main idea or argument of a piece of writing.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'. Example of metaphor: 'Time is a thief.'