MSTEP Review ELA

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What is a modal verb?

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A modal verb is a type of auxiliary verb that expresses necessity, possibility, permission, or ability. Examples include can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, and would.

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What does the modal verb 'should' indicate?

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The modal verb 'should' indicates a suggestion or recommendation.

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition. Examples include he, she, it, they, and we.

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What do the pronouns 'he' and 'his' refer to in a sentence?

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In a sentence, 'he' and 'his' typically refer to a male noun mentioned earlier in the text.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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How can a run-on sentence be corrected?

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A run-on sentence can be corrected by adding a conjunction, a semicolon, or breaking it into separate sentences.

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What is the meaning of the word 'course' in the context of navigation?

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In navigation, 'course' refers to the direction in which a ship or vehicle is moving.

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What is the difference between 'coarse' and 'course'?

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'Coarse' means rough or not fine, while 'course' refers to a direction or path.

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What is the future tense?

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The future tense is used to describe actions that will happen later. It often uses 'will' or 'shall'.

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How do you form the future tense with 'will'?

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To form the future tense with 'will', use 'will' followed by the base form of the verb (e.g., 'will go', 'will see').