10 Questions
A ______________ clause is a complete sentence that has a subject and a predicate.
independent
The ______________ tense is used to describe an action that will be completed at a point in the future.
future perfect
A ______________ is a word that is added to the beginning of a root word to change its meaning.
prefix
The ______________ stage of the writing process involves generating ideas and topics.
brainstorming
A ______________ is a word that has the same pronunciation as another word, but a different meaning.
homophone
In an essay, the __________ sentence summarizes the main idea.
Concluding
A type of poem with a specific rhyme scheme and 14 lines is called a __________.
Sonnet
The literary device that compares two things without using 'like' or 'as' is a __________.
Metaphor
In poetry, a group of lines is called a __________.
Stanza
A type of poem that has no specific rhyme or meter is called __________ Verse.
Free
Study Notes
Grammar
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Parts of Speech:
- Nouns: person, place, thing, or idea
- Verbs: action or state of being
- Adjectives: modify nouns or pronouns
- Adverbs: modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs
- Pronouns: replace nouns
- Prepositions: show relationship between words
- Conjunctions: connect words or phrases
- Interjections: express emotion
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Tenses:
- Present: current action
- Past: completed action
- Future: future action
- Past Perfect: action before another action
- Future Perfect: action before another action in the future
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Clause Types:
- Independent: complete sentence
- Dependent: cannot stand alone as a sentence
Vocabulary
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Word Formation:
- Prefix: added to beginning of word
- Suffix: added to end of word
- Root Word: core meaning of word
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Word Types:
- Homophones: words with same pronunciation
- Homographs: words with same spelling
- Synonyms: words with similar meaning
- Antonyms: words with opposite meaning
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Context Clues:
- Definition: explicit meaning
- Inference: implied meaning
- Example: illustration of word use
- Contrast: comparison to opposite meaning
Composition
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Writing Process:
- Brainstorming: generate ideas
- Outlining: organize ideas
- Drafting: write initial composition
- Revising: review and improve
- Editing: correct errors
- Publishing: finalize composition
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Essay Types:
- Narrative: tell a story
- Descriptive: describe a person, place, or thing
- Expository: explain or describe
- Persuasive: convince or persuade
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Paragraph Structure:
- Topic Sentence: main idea
- Body Sentences: supporting details
- Concluding Sentence: summarize main idea
Poetry
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Poetic Devices:
- Metaphor: comparison without "like" or "as"
- Simile: comparison with "like" or "as"
- Alliteration: repetition of initial consonant sound
- Imagery: language that appeals to senses
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Poem Types:
- Sonnet: 14-line poem with specific rhyme scheme
- Haiku: 3-line poem with nature theme
- Free Verse: no specific rhyme or meter
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Poetic Forms:
- Stanzas: groups of lines
- Lines: individual rows of words
- Enjambment: sentence or phrase continuing to next line without punctuation
Test your knowledge of English grammar, vocabulary, composition, and poetry. This quiz covers various aspects of the English language, including parts of speech, tenses, clause types, word formation, and poetic devices.
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