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Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a comparative adjective?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a comparative adjective?
- This book is more better than the one I read last week.
- That was the harder test I've ever taken.
- He is taller than his brother. (correct)
- She is the most intelligent student in the class.
In the sentence, 'The book on the table is mine,' what function does the prepositional phrase 'on the table' serve?
In the sentence, 'The book on the table is mine,' what function does the prepositional phrase 'on the table' serve?
- It acts as a noun, serving as the subject of the sentence.
- It acts as an adjective, providing more information about the noun 'book'. (correct)
- It acts as an adverb, modifying the verb 'is'.
- It acts as a conjunction, connecting two independent clauses.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses a demonstrative adjective.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses a demonstrative adjective.
- Their going to the party tonight.
- I want to buy that new phone. (correct)
- She gave he the book yesterday.
- Who's car is parked outside?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a coordinating conjunction?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a coordinating conjunction?
In which sentence is the underlined word used as a pronoun?
In which sentence is the underlined word used as a pronoun?
Flashcards
Pronoun
Pronoun
A word used to refer to someone or something, replacing a noun.
Proper Adjective
Proper Adjective
An adjective formed from a proper noun, always capitalized.
Demonstrative Adjective
Demonstrative Adjective
An adjective that points out a specific person or thing.
Comparative Adjective
Comparative Adjective
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Prepositional Phrase
Prepositional Phrase
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Study Notes
Pronouns
- Pronouns replace nouns to avoid repetition.
- Examples: it, she, something, myself.
Proper Adjectives
- Formed from proper nouns.
- Always capitalize the first letter.
Demonstrative Adjectives
- Point out specific people or things.
- Examples: this, that.
Comparative Adjectives
- Used to compare two things.
- Usually end in -er.
Prepositional Phrases
- Can describe nouns or verbs.
- Function as adjectives (which one, what kind, how many) or adverbs (how, where, when).
Conjunctions
- Combine sentences.
- Often use coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS).
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Description
Explore the roles of pronouns in replacing nouns and different types of adjectives, including proper, demonstrative and comparative. Learn how prepositional phrases act as adjectives or adverbs and how conjunctions combine sentences, especially coordinating conjunctions.
