Language Skills Flashcard

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun. For example, in the sentence 'The red apple,' 'red' is the adjective that describes the apple.

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Identify the correct punctuation for dialogue.

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The correct punctuation for dialogue includes a comma before the closing quotation mark, as in: "I'm going to the store," she said.

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What punctuation mark is used at the end of a question?

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of a question.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. For example: 'He wanted to go to the movie, but he didn't have enough money.'

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number. For example, 'The dog barks' (singular) vs. 'The dogs bark' (plural).

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples include 'cat,' 'city,' and 'happiness.'

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or state of being. Examples include 'run,' 'jump,' and 'is.'

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that share the same verb. For example, 'Tom and Jerry are friends.'

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. For example, 'The cat sleeps.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Common conjunctions include 'and,' 'but,' and 'or.'