ELA FInal Review #1

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is an infinitive phrase?

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An infinitive phrase is a group of words that begins with an infinitive (to + verb) and includes any modifiers or complements.

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What does 'figurehead' imply in a leadership context?

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A 'figurehead' implies a leader who has a symbolic role but lacks real power or authority.

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What is the purpose of an article in writing?

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Articles are used to define a noun as specific or unspecific. The definite article 'the' refers to a specific noun, while the indefinite articles 'a' and 'an' refer to non-specific nouns.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is the role of punctuation in complex sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify the meaning of complex sentences, indicating where clauses begin and end, and how they relate to each other.