Grammar Flashcard

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What is a verb?

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

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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barks

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun. Examples: happy, blue, tall.

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Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'The tall building is impressive.'

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tall

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples: cat, city, love.

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Identify the noun in the sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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cat

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. Example: 'The boy runs.' (The boy is the subject.)

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is. Example: 'The boy runs fast.' (runs fast is the predicate.)

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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. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples: and, but, or.