Unit 2 Summative

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What is active voice?

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Active voice is a sentence structure where the subject performs the action of the verb. For example, 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number (singular or plural). For example, 'He runs' (singular) vs. 'They run' (plural).

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What is a closing statement?

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A closing statement summarizes the main points and provides a sense of closure to a discussion or narrative.

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. For example, 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk, and we enjoyed the fresh air.'

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What is past tense?

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Past tense is a verb form used to describe actions that have already happened. For example, 'walked' is the past tense of 'walk.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. For example, 'Because it was raining, we stayed indoors.'

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What is verb tense consistency?

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Verb tense consistency means using the same tense throughout a sentence or paragraph to avoid confusion.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false. For example, 'The Earth revolves around the Sun.'

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What is a detail in a narrative?

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A detail in a narrative provides specific information that supports the main idea or enhances the story.