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In sentence structure, a group of words that express a complete thought is called an _______________________ clause.
In sentence structure, a group of words that express a complete thought is called an _______________________ clause.
independent
The word 'unbreakable' is an example of a word formed by adding a _______________________ to the beginning of the word 'breakable'.
The word 'unbreakable' is an example of a word formed by adding a _______________________ to the beginning of the word 'breakable'.
prefix
In the writing process, the stage where you plan and generate ideas is called _______________________.
In the writing process, the stage where you plan and generate ideas is called _______________________.
pre-writing
In grammar, a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb is called an _______________________.
In grammar, a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb is called an _______________________.
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A literary device in which a comparison is made without using 'like' or 'as' is called a _______________________.
A literary device in which a comparison is made without using 'like' or 'as' is called a _______________________.
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What is the primary function of a preposition in a sentence?
What is the primary function of a preposition in a sentence?
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Which type of clause can stand alone as a complete sentence?
Which type of clause can stand alone as a complete sentence?
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What is the term for words that are spelled the same but have different meanings?
What is the term for words that are spelled the same but have different meanings?
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In a narrative piece of writing, the primary purpose is to?
In a narrative piece of writing, the primary purpose is to?
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What is the term for the use of sensory language to create vivid images in writing?
What is the term for the use of sensory language to create vivid images in writing?
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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, phrases, or clauses
- Interjections: express emotion
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Sentence Structure:
- Independent clauses: complete thought
- Dependent clauses: not a complete thought
- Compound sentences: two independent clauses joined by conjunction
- Complex sentences: independent clause + dependent clause
- Compound-complex sentences: multiple independent and dependent clauses
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Tense and Aspect:
- Present: happening now
- Past: happened in the past
- Future: will happen
- Continuous/Progressive: ongoing action
- Perfect: completed action
- Perfect Continuous: ongoing action before a specific time
Vocabulary
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Word Origins:
- Latin and Greek roots: many English words derived from these languages
- Germanic and Old English: influences from Anglo-Saxon period
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Word Formation:
- Prefixes: added to beginning of words
- Suffixes: added to end of words
- Compounding: combining two words
- Blending: combining parts of words
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Connotations and Nuances:
- Denotation: literal meaning
- Connotation: emotional or cultural association
- Idioms and colloquialisms: figurative language
Composition
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Writing Process:
- Pre-writing: planning and brainstorming
- Writing: drafting and revising
- Editing: refining and proofreading
- Publishing: sharing the final product
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Essay Structure:
- Introduction: hook, background, thesis
- Body: supporting details and evidence
- Conclusion: summary, reiteration, and final thought
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Rhetorical Devices:
- Alliteration: repetition of initial sounds
- Imagery: vivid sensory details
- Metaphor: comparison without "like" or "as"
- Hyperbole: exaggeration for emphasis
Grammar
- Parts of Speech: Nouns are people, places, things, or ideas; Verbs are actions or states of being; Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns; Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs; Pronouns replace nouns; Prepositions show relationships between words; Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses; Interjections express emotion
- Sentence Structure: Independent clauses are complete thoughts; Dependent clauses are not complete thoughts; Compound sentences join two independent clauses with a conjunction; Complex sentences combine an independent clause with a dependent clause; Compound-complex sentences combine multiple independent and dependent clauses
- Tense and Aspect: Present tense describes actions happening now; Past tense describes actions that happened in the past; Future tense describes actions that will happen; Continuous/Progressive aspect describes ongoing actions; Perfect aspect describes completed actions; Perfect Continuous aspect describes ongoing actions before a specific time
Vocabulary
- Word Origins: Many English words come from Latin and Greek roots; Germanic and Old English also influenced the English language
- Word Formation: Prefixes are added to the beginning of words; Suffixes are added to the end of words; Compounding combines two words; Blending combines parts of words
- Connotations and Nuances: Denotation is the literal meaning of a word; Connotation is the emotional or cultural association of a word; Idioms and colloquialisms use figurative language
Composition
- Writing Process: Pre-writing involves planning and brainstorming; Writing involves drafting and revising; Editing involves refining and proofreading; Publishing involves sharing the final product
- Essay Structure: Introductions include a hook, background, and thesis; Bodies include supporting details and evidence; Conclusions include a summary, reiteration, and final thought
- Rhetorical Devices: Alliteration is the repetition of initial sounds; Imagery uses vivid sensory details; Metaphor is a comparison without "like" or "as"; Hyperbole is an exaggeration for emphasis
Grammar
- Parts of speech:
- Nouns represent people, places, things, and ideas
- Verbs express action or state of being
- Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns
- Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs
- Pronouns replace nouns in a sentence
- Prepositions show relationships between words
- Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses
- Interjections express emotion
Grammar (continued)
- Tenses:
- Present tense describes actions happening now
- Past tense describes actions that happened in the past
- Future tense describes actions that will happen in the future
- Clauses:
- Independent clauses are complete sentences with a subject and verb
- Dependent clauses cannot stand alone
- Sentence structure:
- Simple sentences have one independent clause
- Compound sentences have two or more independent clauses
- Complex sentences have one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses
- Compound-complex sentences have multiple independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses
Vocabulary
- Word types:
- Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings
- Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings
- Synonyms are words with similar meanings
- Antonyms are words with opposite meanings
- Idioms are phrases or expressions with non-literal meanings
- Word roots and prefixes:
- Roots provide the core meaning of a word
- Prefixes are letters or syllables added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning
- Suffixes are letters or syllables added to the end of a word to change its meaning
- Context clues:
- Definition provides the meaning of a word in the sentence
- Synonym provides a nearby word with a similar meaning
- Antonym provides a nearby word with an opposite meaning
- Inference involves inferring the meaning of a word from the surrounding context
Composition
- Types of writing:
- Narrative tells a story or recounts an event
- Descriptive describes a person, place, or thing
- Expository explains or describes a topic
- Persuasive argues a point or tries to convince the reader
- Writing structure:
- Introduction grabs the reader's attention and provides background information
- Body provides supporting details and evidence
- Conclusion summarizes the main points and reiterates the thesis
- Writing techniques:
- Imagery uses sensory language to create vivid images
- Figurative language uses metaphors, similes, and other devices to create a specific tone or atmosphere
- Transitions use words or phrases to connect ideas and create a smooth flow
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This quiz covers the basics of grammar, including parts of speech such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives, as well as sentence structure, including clauses and sentence types.
