Semester 1 FInal Review

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What does the word 'arid' mean?

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Very dry.

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What is passive voice in grammar?

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In passive voice, the subject of a sentence receives the action of the verb.

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Identify a sentence written in passive voice.

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A delicious meal was prepared by the chef.

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Which sentence is correctly capitalized?

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Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world.

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What does the phrase 'a guy gets too lonely an’ he gets sick' imply?

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Loneliness leads to mental and physical deterioration.

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What evidence supports the importance of protecting bees?

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Studies show that areas with healthy bee populations yield more crops compared to areas with declining bee numbers.

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What is the definition of 'capitalization' in writing?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and proper nouns.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey.

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What is a synonym for 'arid'?

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Dry.

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What is the difference between active and passive voice?

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In active voice, the subject performs the action; in passive voice, the subject receives the action.