Language Arts

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What is a subject in a sentence?

Back

The subject is the noun or pronoun that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

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What is an appositive?

Back

An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or explains another noun next to it, usually set off by commas.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is a direct object?

Back

A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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What is an indirect object?

Back

An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that tells to whom or for whom the action of the verb is done.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Front

What is the object of a preposition?

Back

The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and completes its meaning.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is a predicate noun?

Back

A predicate noun is a noun that follows a linking verb and renames the subject.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What are common nouns?

Back

Common nouns are general names for a person, place, thing, or idea and are not capitalized.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What are proper nouns?

Back

Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations and are always capitalized.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What are capitalization rules for titles?

Back

Capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in titles of published pieces.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

What is the role of commas with appositives?

Back

Appositives are usually surrounded by commas to separate them from the rest of the sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A