Unit 3 Study Guide

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What is a conjunctive adverb?

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A conjunctive adverb is a word that connects two independent clauses and shows the relationship between them, such as contrast or cause and effect.

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Give an example of a conjunctive adverb used in a sentence.

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"She was tired; however, she finished her homework."

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition.

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What is an antecedent?

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An antecedent is the noun that a pronoun refers to or replaces.

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Identify the pronoun and its antecedent in the sentence: "The dog chased its tail."

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Pronoun: its, Antecedent: dog.

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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: "She ______ to the store every Saturday."

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The correct form is "goes."

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What does the root word "port" mean?

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The root word "port" means "to carry."

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Provide an example of a word that uses the root "port."

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Examples include "transport" (to carry across) and "import" (to carry in).

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What is a possessive pronoun?

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A possessive pronoun is a pronoun that shows ownership, such as "mine," "yours," or "his."

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Choose the correct possessive pronoun: "This book is ______."

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The correct answer is "mine."