Basic Grammar Flashcard

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What is the difference between 'careful' and 'carefully'?

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'Careful' is an adjective describing a noun (e.g., a careful person), while 'carefully' is an adverb describing a verb (e.g., to handle carefully).

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What does 'extremely' mean in the context of describing intelligence?

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'Extremely' is an adverb that intensifies the adjective 'smart', indicating a very high degree of intelligence.

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What is a possessive noun? Provide an example.

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A possessive noun shows ownership. For example, in 'men’s fad', 'men’s' indicates that the fad belongs to men.

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What is the past tense of a verb? Give an example.

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The past tense of a verb indicates an action that has already happened. For example, 'wrote' is the past tense of 'write'.

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What is an adverb? Provide an example.

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An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. For example, 'loudly' modifies the verb 'barks'.

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What is the role of articles in a sentence?

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Articles (e.g., 'the', 'a', 'an') define a noun as specific or unspecific. 'The' is a definite article, while 'a' and 'an' are indefinite articles.

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What is the difference between 'loud' and 'loudly'?

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'Loud' is an adjective describing a noun (e.g., a loud noise), while 'loudly' is an adverb describing how an action is performed (e.g., to speak loudly).

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What is the function of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something. For example, in 'The dog barks', 'The dog' is the subject.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have a subject and a verb and express a complete thought. For example, 'She runs.' is a complete sentence.

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What is the difference between a statement and a question?

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A statement provides information, while a question seeks information. For example, 'It is raining.' is a statement, while 'Is it raining?' is a question.