Grammar

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that describes or modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It often tells how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

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Give an example of an adverb of manner.

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An example of an adverb of manner is 'quickly' as in 'She runs quickly.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is the purpose of the conjunction 'because'?

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The conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a reason or explanation.

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What is a relative pronoun?

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A relative pronoun is a pronoun that introduces a relative clause. Examples include 'who', 'whom', 'whose', 'which', and 'that'.

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What is the function of the pronoun 'who'?

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The pronoun 'who' is used to refer to people and introduces a clause that gives more information about a person.

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What does the term 'preposition' mean?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'by', and 'with'.

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What is an example of a prepositional phrase?

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An example of a prepositional phrase is 'under the table'.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. It provides more information about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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Give an example of a comparative adjective.

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An example of a comparative adjective is 'taller' as in 'She is taller than her brother.'