Grammar Review

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What is a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters or sounds. For example, 'won't' is a contraction of 'will not.'

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What is the contraction for 'will not'?

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The contraction for 'will not' is 'won't.'

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized. For example, 'The Sugar Shack' is a proper noun.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Examples include 'run,' 'draw,' and 'jump.'

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What is the contraction for 'cannot'?

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The contraction for 'cannot' is 'can't.'

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What is a command sentence?

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A command sentence tells someone to do something. It often starts with a verb. For example, 'Please cut the paper.'

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What is a statement sentence?

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A statement sentence provides information and ends with a period. For example, 'The sky is blue.'

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What is a question sentence?

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A question sentence asks for information and ends with a question mark. For example, 'What is your name?'

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What is an exclamation sentence?

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An exclamation sentence shows strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark. For example, 'Wow, that’s amazing!'

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