Unit 2 Final (Sail)

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun, providing more detail about it. For example, in the phrase 'beautiful dress', 'beautiful' is the adjective.

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What does the RACE strategy stand for?

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RACE stands for Restate, Answer, Cite evidence, and Explain. It is a strategy used to help students answer questions about reading comprehension.

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What does the preposition 'to' indicate in a sentence?

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The preposition 'to' indicates direction, place, or position. For example, in 'She went to the store', it shows the direction of her movement.

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling. For example, 'their' and 'there' are homophones.

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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. For example, 'cat', 'store', and 'music' are all nouns.

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What is the purpose of using adjectives in writing?

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Adjectives enhance writing by providing more detail and helping to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence, often indicating direction, location, or time.

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What is the difference between 'their', 'there', and 'they're'?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun, 'there' indicates a place, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is the significance of the RACE strategy in reading comprehension?

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The RACE strategy helps students structure their responses to reading questions, ensuring they provide a complete answer supported by evidence.

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What is an example of a sentence using an adjective?

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An example is: 'The tall building is impressive.' Here, 'tall' is the adjective describing the noun 'building'.