7th LA Midterm Review

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What is the difference between 'you're' and 'your'?

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'You're' is a contraction for 'you are', while 'your' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership.

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What type of noun is 'announcement'?

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'Announcement' is an abstract noun because it represents an idea or concept that cannot be physically touched.

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What type of noun is 'snowman'?

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'Snowman' is a compound noun because it is made up of two words: 'snow' and 'man'.

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When should you use 'your' instead of 'you're'?

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Use 'your' when indicating possession, as in 'your book'.

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What is the correct form: 'it's' or 'its' in the sentence 'savoring ______ cool, creamy blueberry flavor'?

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'Its' is the correct form, indicating possession, as in 'the flavor of it'.

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Define a concrete noun.

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A concrete noun is a physical object that can be perceived by the senses, such as 'apple' or 'dog'.

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Define an abstract noun.

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An abstract noun is a type of noun that represents an idea, quality, or state rather than a physical object, such as 'happiness' or 'freedom'.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, such as 'Sarah', 'Paris', or 'Microsoft'.

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What is a compound noun?

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A compound noun is formed when two or more words are combined to create a new word with a specific meaning, like 'toothbrush' or 'basketball'.

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What is the function of a possessive pronoun?

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A possessive pronoun shows ownership or possession, such as 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', and 'their'.