English Grammar

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What is the correct preposition to complete the sentence: 'Krithika blew______ the candle lights when all the guests arrived.'?

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out

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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What does it mean to 'put off' something in English grammar?

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To postpone or delay an event or action.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What is the gerund form of the verb 'read'?

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Reading

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Front

Choose the correct form: 'We are going to ______ party.'

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their

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What preposition is used in the phrase: 'fond _____ rabbits'?

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of

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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Define 'preposition' in English grammar.

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A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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A gerund acts as a noun and can function as a subject, object, or complement.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a possessive pronoun, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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What is the correct usage of 'by' in a sentence?

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'By' is used to indicate the agent performing an action or the means of achieving something.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

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What does 'put off' mean in a sentence?

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To delay or postpone something.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B