English Grammar Flashcard

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What is the superlative form of the adjective 'funny'?

Back

Add 'est' to the end.

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What is an indefinite pronoun?

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A pronoun that does not refer to a specific person or thing, e.g., 'someone'.

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What is parallel structure in writing?

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Using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.

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How do you form the comparative of the adjective 'helpful'?

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Use 'more' in front: 'more helpful'.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a list of cities and states?

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Use semicolons to separate items: 'Nashville, TN; Memphis, TN; Little Rock, AR; Fayetteville, AR.'

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What is a reflexive pronoun?

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A pronoun that refers back to the subject of the sentence, e.g., 'myself', 'yourself'.

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What is the difference between 'fewer' and 'less'?

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'Fewer' is used for countable nouns, while 'less' is used for uncountable nouns.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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To connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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What is an example of a coordinating conjunction?

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Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or'.