Grammar and Language Conventions Flashcards
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What does a conjunction do in a sentence?
Answer: Connects words, phrases, or clauses
A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses; common conjunctions include 'and,' 'but,' 'or,' and 'because.'
Which sentence uses the correct form of 'their,' 'there,' or 'they're'?
Answer: They're going to the library after school.
'They're' is the contraction for 'they are,' which makes sense in 'They're going to the library after school.'
Which word is an adverb in the sentence: 'She quickly finished her reading assignment'?
Answer: quickly
'Quickly' is an adverb because it modifies the verb 'finished' by telling how she finished; many adverbs end in -ly.
Which option correctly combines the two sentences using a conjunction? 'I wanted to go outside. It was raining.'
Answer: I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.
A comma should precede a coordinating conjunction like 'but' when it joins two independent clauses, making option B correct.
What is the plural form of the noun 'story'?
Answer: stories
When a noun ends in a consonant + y, the y changes to i and -es is added, making 'story' become 'stories.'
Which sentence uses a verb in the past tense?
Answer: They walked to school yesterday.
'Walked' is the past tense form of 'walk,' and the clue word 'yesterday' also signals past tense.
Which word correctly completes the sentence? 'The scientist made an important _____ about plants.'
Answer: discovery
The sentence needs a noun after 'an important,' and 'discovery' is the noun form of the verb 'discover.'
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