Writing & Sentences Flashcard

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What does it mean to edit a text?

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To correct or fix mistakes before submitting a final copy.

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What is the purpose of an introduction in a text?

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To hook the reader and tell them what the text will be about.

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What are the two essential components of a complete sentence?

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A subject and a predicate.

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What is a noun?

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People, places, or things.

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What are nouns that are not proper called?

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Common Nouns.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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What is a verb?

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A word used to describe an action.

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What is a proper noun?

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A specific name for a person, place, or organization, always capitalized.

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What is a common noun?

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A general name for a person, place, or thing, not capitalized.