Become Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the primary function of a noun?
To name a person, place, thing, or idea.
True or False: An adjective modifies a verb.
False
Fill in the blank: A _____ is a word that expresses action or being.
verb
What are the three degrees of comparison for adjectives?
Positive, comparative, and superlative.
Which of the following is a synonym for ‘happy’? (a) sad (b) joyful (c) angry
b) joyful
What is the purpose of a conjunction?
To connect words, phrases, or clauses.
Identify the subject in the sentence: ‘The dog barked loudly.’
The dog
What is a compound sentence?
A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses.
True or False: A preposition indicates the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.
True
What is the past tense of the verb ‘go’?
went
Fill in the blank: A _____ clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.
independent
Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?
Question mark (?).
What is the definition of an adverb?
A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb.
Identify the type of figurative language used in this sentence: ‘The wind whispered through the trees.’
Personification
What is an antonym for ‘difficult’?
Easy
True or False: A simile compares two unlike things using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
True
What type of sentence is this: ‘Please close the door.’?
Imperative sentence
Fill in the blank: The _____ of a story is its main message or lesson.
theme
Which of the following sentences is correct? (a) He go to the store. (b) He goes to the store. (c) He gone to the store.
b) He goes to the store.
What is the purpose of an exclamation mark?
To express strong emotion or emphasis.
What is a synonym for ‘quick’?
Fast
Identify the verb in the sentence: ‘She sings beautifully.’
sings
True or False: A thesis statement typically appears at the end of an introduction.
False
What is the term for a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?
Antonym
