8th Grade GA Language Standards

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to'. Example: 'to run', 'to eat'.

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun. Example: 'Swimming is fun.'

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective. Example: 'The broken window needs repair.'

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What is the correct use of 'there'?

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'There' is used to indicate a place or existence. Example: 'There are many stars in the sky.'

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Identify the error in this sentence: 'There best friend was the famous Harry Potter.'

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The correct form is 'Their best friend was the famous Harry Potter.' 'Their' indicates possession.

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What is a modifier?

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A modifier is a word or phrase that describes or limits another word. Example: 'The tall building' - 'tall' modifies 'building'.

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What is a misplaced modifier?

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A misplaced modifier is a word or phrase that is improperly separated from the word it modifies, leading to confusion. Example: 'She almost drove her kids to school every day.' (It sounds like she didn't quite do it.)

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How do you use commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list. Example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'