Weekly Flashcardizz 1/2- 1/10

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What is a vague pronoun?

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A vague pronoun is a pronoun that does not clearly refer to a specific noun, making the sentence unclear.

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What does the root word 'man/manu' mean?

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The root word 'man/manu' means 'hand'.

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What is the correct spelling of the starting point of a race course?

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The correct spelling is 'beginning'.

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What is a pronoun reference?

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A pronoun reference clarifies which noun a pronoun is replacing in a sentence.

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What type of clause is 'Before I could ask'?

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It is a dependent clause.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of a pronoun in a sentence?

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The purpose of a pronoun is to replace a noun to avoid repetition and make sentences clearer.

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Give an example of a vague pronoun in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'They went to the store,' 'they' is vague because it does not specify who 'they' are.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.