English Language and Literature Flashcard

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What is the correct verb form to use with 'you' in the present tense?

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The correct verb form is 'are'. For example, 'You are my friend.'

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What is the correct verb form to use with 'he' or 'she' in the present tense?

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The correct verb form is 'is'. For example, 'She is happy.'

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What is the subject-verb agreement rule for singular subjects?

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Singular subjects take singular verbs. For example, 'The dog barks.'

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What is the subject-verb agreement rule for plural subjects?

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Plural subjects take plural verbs. For example, 'The dogs bark.'

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What is a common way to ask someone to contact you?

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You can say, 'Please call me.'

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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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'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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What is the main theme of a literary work?

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The main theme is the central idea or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions or behavior in a story.