Daily Language Review : Weeks 9 - 16

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction or a semicolon.

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What does the root 'hydro' mean?

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The root 'hydro' means 'water'.

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What does the suffix '-ous' mean?

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The suffix '-ous' means 'having the quality of'.

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What is the correct past tense of 'hear'?

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The correct past tense of 'hear' is 'heard'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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 suffix?

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A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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What does the root 'duc' mean?

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The root 'duc' means 'to lead'.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause.