English Ch. 5 Cumulative Review

Front

What is a proper noun?

Back

A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or thing, and it is always capitalized. Example: 'Blackstone Lake'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is a noun in a series?

Back

A noun in a series is when three or more nouns are listed together in a sentence, usually separated by commas. Example: 'nuts, seeds, and fruits'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.'

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is a simple subject?

Back

The simple subject is the main noun in a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. Example: In 'The dog barks', 'dog' is the simple subject.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Front

What is a verb?

Back

A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being. Example: 'run', 'is', 'jump'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is the purpose of commas in a series?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list to make the sentence clearer. Example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Front

What is the difference between a proper noun and a common noun?

Back

A proper noun names a specific person, place, or thing and is capitalized, while a common noun is a general name and is not capitalized. Example: 'city' (common) vs. 'New York' (proper).

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is a conjunction?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is a sentence fragment?

Back

A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. Example: 'When we went to the park.' (This is not a complete sentence).

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it has a subject and a verb. Example: 'She likes to read.'

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B