Flashcard practice

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'they'.

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun is a type of noun that refers to ideas, qualities, or conditions that cannot be seen or touched, such as 'happiness' or 'freedom'.

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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, such as 'run', 'think', or 'is'.

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What is correct capitalization?

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Correct capitalization involves using uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, for proper nouns, and in titles.

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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.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate.

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun is a word that represents a group of individuals or things, such as 'team', 'flock', or 'class'.

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What is the difference between a concrete noun and an abstract noun?

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A concrete noun refers to something that can be perceived with the senses, while an abstract noun refers to ideas or concepts that cannot be physically sensed.

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What is the role of conjunctions in a sentence?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses, sentences, or words, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and is always capitalized, such as 'London' or 'Sarah'.