2nd Quarter Language Review

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized. Example: 'London', 'Sarah'.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause. Examples: 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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What punctuation mark is used to ask a question?

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

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun. Example: 'on the table', 'in the park'.

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. Examples: 'in', 'on', 'at'.

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What is the purpose of capitalizing the first word in a sentence?

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Capitalizing the first word in a sentence indicates the beginning of a new thought or statement.

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

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., 'city', 'teacher'), while a proper noun is a specific name (e.g., 'New York', 'Mr. Smith'). Proper nouns are capitalized.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses a conjunction?

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Example: 'I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.'

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What punctuation mark is used to show excitement or strong emotion?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used at the end of a sentence to show excitement or strong emotion.

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What is the function of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence tells us who or what the sentence is about.