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What is the primary function of adverbs in a sentence?
Which of the following sentence types consists of one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses?
What is the term for words with the same pronunciation but different meanings?
What is the primary purpose of prefixes in word formation?
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Which literary device involves a symbolic representation of abstract ideas?
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What is the term for a phrase or expression with a figurative meaning that is different from its literal meaning?
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Which literary movement emphasized everyday life and social issues?
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What is the term for words with opposite meanings?
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Study Notes
Grammar
Parts of Speech
- Nouns: person, place, thing, or idea
- Verbs: action or state of being
- Adjectives: describe nouns or pronouns
- Adverbs: describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs
- Pronouns: replace nouns
- Prepositions: show relationships between words
- Conjunctions: connect words, phrases, or clauses
- Interjections: express emotions
Sentence Structure
- Simple sentences: one independent clause
- Compound sentences: two or more independent clauses
- Complex sentences: one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses
- Compound-complex sentences: multiple independent and dependent clauses
Tense and Aspect
- Present tense: current action or state
- Past tense: completed action or state
- Future tense: planned or predicted action or state
- Aspect: continuous, perfect, or simple
Vocabulary
Word Types
- Homophones: words with same pronunciation but different meanings
- Homographs: words with same spelling but different meanings
- Synonyms: words with similar meanings
- Antonyms: words with opposite meanings
- Idioms: phrases with figurative meanings
Word Formation
- Prefixes: added to beginning of words to change meaning
- Suffixes: added to end of words to change meaning
- Root words: base words with prefixes and suffixes
- Compounding: combining words to create new words
Literature
Genres
- Fiction: novels, short stories, poetry
- Nonfiction: biographies, essays, histories
- Drama: plays, scripts
- Poetry: verse, lyrics, free verse
Literary Devices
- Allegory: symbolic representation of abstract ideas
- Alliteration: repetition of initial consonant sounds
- Allusion: reference to outside text or event
- Imagery: descriptive language to create vivid images
- Irony: contrast between expected and actual outcome
Literary Movements
- Renaissance: revival of classical learning and culture
- Romanticism: emphasis on emotion and individualism
- Realism: focus on everyday life and social issues
- Modernism: experimentation with form and language
Grammar
Parts of Speech
- Nouns classify into person, place, thing, or idea
- Verbs express action or state of being
- Adjectives describe nouns or pronouns
- Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs
- Pronouns replace nouns
- Prepositions show relationships between words
- Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses
- Interjections express emotions
Sentence Structure
- Simple sentences contain one independent clause
- Compound sentences consist of two or more independent clauses
- Complex sentences combine one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses
- Compound-complex sentences feature multiple independent and dependent clauses
Tense and Aspect
- Present tense describes current action or state
- Past tense refers to completed action or state
- Future tense outlines planned or predicted action or state
- Aspect can be continuous, perfect, or simple
Vocabulary
Word Types
- Homophones have the same pronunciation but different meanings
- Homographs have the same spelling but different meanings
- Synonyms share similar meanings
- Antonyms have opposite meanings
- Idioms are phrases with figurative meanings
Word Formation
- Prefixes alter word meaning when added to the beginning
- Suffixes change word meaning when added to the end
- Root words are base words with prefixes and suffixes
- Compounding involves combining words to create new words
Literature
Genres
- Fiction includes novels, short stories, and poetry
- Nonfiction encompasses biographies, essays, and histories
- Drama includes plays and scripts
- Poetry features verse, lyrics, and free verse
Literary Devices
- Allegory is a symbolic representation of abstract ideas
- Alliteration involves repetition of initial consonant sounds
- Allusion references outside texts or events
- Imagery employs descriptive language to create vivid images
- Irony contrasts expected and actual outcomes
Literary Movements
- Renaissance marked a revival of classical learning and culture
- Romanticism emphasized emotion and individualism
- Realism focused on everyday life and social issues
- Modernism experimented with form and language
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Test your knowledge of English grammar basics, including parts of speech and sentence structure. Learn about nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and more.
