Language Conventions and Grammar Flashcards
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Which sentence contains a pronoun?
Answer: He finished his homework early.
"He" and "his" are pronouns that replace noun names.
What type of voice is used in: "The cake was baked by Maria"?
Answer: Passive voice
"Was baked" is passive voice because the subject receives the action rather than performing it.
Which word is spelled correctly?
Answer: achieve
"Achieve" is correctly spelled; the spelling rule "i before e except after c" applies.
What is the plural of "cactus"?
Answer: Cacti
The correct Latin plural of "cactus" is "cacti."
Which sentence correctly uses "their," "there," and "they're"?
Answer: They're going to their house.
"They're" = they are, "their" = belonging to them, confirming the second sentence is correct.
What part of speech is the word "clearly" in: "She speaks very clearly"?
Answer: Adverb
"Clearly" is an adverb that modifies the verb "speaks."
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