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Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a comparative adjective?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a comparative adjective?
- This apple is more red than that one.
- She is the fastest runner on the team.
- He is the smaller of the two brothers. (correct)
- She is the more intelligent student in the class.
In which of the following sentences does the prepositional phrase function as an adverb?
In which of the following sentences does the prepositional phrase function as an adverb?
- He is a man of great stature.
- She walked to the store. (correct)
- The book on the table is mine.
- The cat with the spots is very friendly.
Select the sentence that contains a proper adjective.
Select the sentence that contains a proper adjective.
- They ate spicy food.
- The furry cat sat on the mat.
- He lives in a large house.
- She enjoys British tea. (correct)
Which of the following pronouns is used to refer back to the subject of the sentence?
Which of the following pronouns is used to refer back to the subject of the sentence?
Which sentence uses a demonstrative adjective correctly to point out a specific item at a distance from the speaker?
Which sentence uses a demonstrative adjective correctly to point out a specific item at a distance from the speaker?
Flashcards
Pronoun
Pronoun
A word to refer to someone or something without using a noun.
Proper Adjective
Proper Adjective
An adjective formed from a proper noun that starts with a capital letter.
Demonstrative Adjective
Demonstrative Adjective
An adjective that points to specific people or things.
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 capitalized.
Demonstrative Adjectives
- Point out specific people or things.
- Examples: this, that.
Comparative Adjectives
- Used to compare two people or things.
- Always end with "-er."
Prepositional Phrases
- Can describe nouns or verbs.
- Function as adjectives (describing which one, what kind, how many) or adverbs (describing how, where, or when).
Conjunctions
- Combine sentences.
- Often used with conjunctions like "FANBOYS" (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
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Description
Review of pronouns and their function to replace nouns. Overview of proper, demonstrative, and comparative adjectives. Also covers prepositional phrases and conjunctions, including the use of FANBOYS to combine sentencs.
