Grammar Flashcard

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly' and describing how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed.

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Identify the function of a noun in a sentence.

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A noun serves as the subject or object in a sentence, representing a person, animal, place, thing, or abstract idea.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that modifies a noun or pronoun by describing, identifying, or quantifying it (e.g., fuzzy, colorful, five, big).

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Define a synonym.

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word (e.g., slim and thin).

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being (e.g., jump, run, is).

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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 (e.g., he, she, it, they).

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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 (e.g., in, on, at, between).

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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, dog), while a proper noun is a specific name (e.g., New York, Rover).

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word (e.g., hot and cold).

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., and, but, or).