English 9 Grammar Pre-test

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English
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9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an appositive?
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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or clarifies another noun next to it. Example: 'My brother, a skilled musician, plays the guitar.'
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is parallel structure in writing?
Back
Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. Example: 'I like hiking, swimming, and biking.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an adverbial clause?
Back
An adverbial clause is a group of words that function as an adverb, providing information about when, where, why, how, or to what extent an action occurs. Example: 'I will call you when I arrive.'
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a present participial phrase?
Back
A present participial phrase begins with a present participle (verb ending in -ing) and includes any modifiers or complements. Example: 'Running down the street, she tripped.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a past participial phrase?
Back
A past participial phrase begins with a past participle (usually ending in -ed or -en) and includes any modifiers or complements. Example: 'Broken by the storm, the tree lay across the road.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an infinitive phrase?
Back
An infinitive phrase begins with an infinitive (to + verb) and includes any modifiers or complements. Example: 'To win the game, we must practice.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an inverted appositive?
Back
An inverted appositive is when the appositive comes before the noun it renames, often used for emphasis. Example: 'A talented artist, she painted a mural.'
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