Grammar Fundamentals
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What is the function of an adverb?

  • To modify a verb, adjective, or adverb (correct)
  • To provide structural information
  • To connect two sentences
  • To indicate time and location

    • What do relative adverbs provide?

  • Less precision in writing
  • Emphasis on the verb in a sentence
  • More information about the time, location, and reasons for something occurring (correct)
  • Less information about the subject

    • What is the term for words that occur before a noun or pronoun?

  • Adjectives
  • Determiners (correct)
  • Adverbs
  • Articles

    • What is the purpose of articles in a sentence?

    <p>To give structural information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of nouns do not use articles?

    <p>Non-countable nouns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between 'a' and 'an' in indefinite articles?

    <p>'A' is used before consonants and 'an' is used before vowels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for having no articles in a sentence?

    <p>Zero articles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definite article used for?

    <p>To refer to a specific or particular thing or person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a suffix in a word?

    <p>To change the meaning of the root word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using context clues when reading?

    <p>To understand unknown words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between written and spoken language?

    <p>Formality of language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a dictionary, glossary, or thesaurus?

    <p>To improve vocabulary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a period be used in a sentence?

    <p>When making a statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

    <p>To disambiguate and clarify meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of adjective requires a comma when used in a sentence?

    <p>Coordinate adjective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should a comma be placed in a direct quote in American English?

    <p>Inside the quote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following nouns would use the article 'an'?

    <p>Honest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a conjunction?

    <p>To join words, phrases, or clauses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of conjunction is used to connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance?

    <p>Coordinating conjunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an interjection?

    <p>To convey emotion or feeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a homophone?

    <p>A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a synonym?

    <p>To add variety to writing by using different words with the same meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an analogy?

    <p>A parallel comparison based on a similar characteristic or feature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a prefix?

    <p>To change the meaning of a word by adding a word part to the beginning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of commas in dates and numbers?

    <p>To provide clarity and separate hundreds, thousands, and millions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of an apostrophe in a word?

    <p>To indicate that a letter or letters have been omitted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is possession shown by a singular noun?

    <p>By adding an apostrophe plus s to the end of the noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of quotation marks in writing?

    <p>To indicate that someone is speaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you show possession by a plural noun ending in s?

    <p>By adding an apostrophe only to the end of the noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a writer do when revisiting their work?

    <p>Read the work aloud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to learn about the different parts of a sentence?

    <p>So that you can write complete sentences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do to avoid making mistakes in writing?

    <p>Use a combination of digital tools and your own learning process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main subject of a sentence about?

    <p>Who or what the sentence is about</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of combining multiple independent clauses without proper distinction?

    <p>A run-on sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many types of run-on sentences are there?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a coordinator in a sentence?

    <p>To co-ordinate two clauses on an equal level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a subordinator?

    <p>When</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of a run-on sentence on the clarity of the sentence?

    <p>It disrupts the clarity of the sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a writer separate a run-on sentence?

    <p>By using all of the above methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a sentence that is separated into two independent clauses with a period?

    <p>A separated sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do adverbs answer?

    <p>When? Where? In what manner?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of relative adverbs?

    <p>To link sentences and provide additional information about the subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the suffix '-ment'?

    <p>the act of doing something or the result of an action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the absence of both definite and indefinite articles?

    <p>Zero articles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of nouns do not use articles?

    <p>Non-countable nouns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of commas in a sentence?

    <p>to separate elements in a series</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using context clues when reading?

    <p>to understand the meaning of unknown words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the article 'a' used before nouns that begin with a vowel?

    <p>Only when the vowel is pronounced as 'y'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between written and spoken language?

    <p>written language is more formal, spoken language is less formal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of definite articles?

    <p>To refer to a specific or particular thing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of articles is used with plural nouns?

    <p>Definite articles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a dictionary, glossary, or thesaurus?

    <p>to provide a list of words and their meanings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of end punctuation marks in a sentence?

    <p>to indicate the end of a sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are articles not stressed in general speech?

    <p>Because they are not distinct from other words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a comma used after an introductory clause or phrase?

    <p>when the clause or phrase starts with 'although', 'however', or 'since'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of commas in direct quotations in American English?

    <p>to set off the quotation from the rest of the sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for when multiple independent clauses are joined together without proper distinction?

    <p>Run-on sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a coordinator in a sentence?

    <p>To connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of a run-on sentence on the clarity of the sentence?

    <p>It disrupts the clarity of the sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a writer separate a run-on sentence?

    <p>By separating the clauses into separate sentences with a period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a word that subordinates one clause to another?

    <p>Subordinator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sentence contains two or more independent clauses without proper distinction?

    <p>Run-on sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many types of run-on sentences are there?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a subordinator in a sentence?

    <p>To subordinate one clause to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the article 'an' used before a noun that begins with a consonant?

    <p>When the consonant is silent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of correlative conjunctions?

    <p>To join forces with other words to make connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an interjection in a sentence?

    <p>To express emotion or convey a feeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for words that have the same pronunciation but different meanings?

    <p>Homophones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a thesaurus?

    <p>To find synonyms for a word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a prefix in a word?

    <p>To change the meaning of the root word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an analogy in literature?

    <p>To make parallel comparisons based on similar characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of using a root word with a prefix and a suffix?

    <p>A new word with a different meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of commas in dates and numbers?

    <p>To separate the different parts of a date and number for clarity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of an apostrophe in a word?

    <p>To indicate possession or ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of quotation marks in writing?

    <p>To set off quotations or dialogue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is possession shown by a plural noun ending in s?

    <p>By adding an apostrophe after the s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a writer do when revisiting their work?

    <p>Read it aloud and check for spelling mistakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a comma in an address?

    <p>To separate each component of the address from the next</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a writer avoid making mistakes in writing?

    <p>By reading and writing as much as possible and using a spell-check tool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary for a sentence to be complete?

    <p>A subject and a predicate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Adverbs

    • Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or adverbs and answer questions like When?, Where?, In what manner?, and To what extent?
    • They add precision and interest to writing.
    • There are three relative adverbs: 'why', 'where', and 'when', which link sentences and/or clauses together and provide additional information about the subject of a sentence.

    Articles

    • Articles are a type of determiner that occurs before a noun or pronoun to give more information about the noun or pronoun.
    • They help to give structural information, especially in a sentence.
    • The absence of both definite and indefinite articles is called zero articles.
    • Articles are never stressed in general speech, but can be stressed when distinguishing them from other words.
    • Articles are not applicable with non-countable nouns.
    • There are two types of articles: Definite (e.g. "the") and Indefinite (e.g. "a" and "an").

    Conjunctions

    • Conjunctions are words that join two or more words, phrases, or clauses.
    • There are three types: Coordinating (e.g. "and", "but", "or"), Correlative (e.g. "both/and", "either/or"), and Subordinating (e.g. "since", "after", "although").
    • Conjunctions make writing more concise and readable when used properly.

    Interjections

    • Interjections are one of the eight parts of speech and convey emotion.
    • They are typically related to a clause or sentence that comes before or after, but do not have a grammatical purpose in that sentence.
    • Interjections serve different functions (e.g. to express a greeting, joy, sorrow, surprise, approval, or to gain attention).
    • They can be classified by their purpose into three categories: volitive, emotive, cognitive, and sometimes onomatopoeia.

    Homophones

    • Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings.
    • They can have the same or different spelling, and the reader may need to use context clues to determine their meaning.

    Synonyms

    • Synonyms are words that mean the exact same or almost the same thing as another word in the same language.
    • They can be used interchangeably, but ensure they don't change the context.
    • Synonyms can help writing be more descriptive and colorful.

    Analogies

    • Analogies make a parallel comparison based on a similar characteristic or feature.
    • Simple analogies contain two pairs of words with similar relationships.
    • In literature, there are often more complex analogies that compare parallel concepts to create vivid descriptions.

    Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes

    • A root word is the most basic form of a word.
    • Prefixes are word parts added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.
    • Suffixes are word parts added to the end of a root word to change its meaning.
    • A knowledge of root words, prefixes, and suffixes can help determine the meanings of unfamiliar words.

    Context Clues

    • Context clues are a skill used to figure out the meaning of unknown words from looking at the words around it.
    • Clues can come in the form of examples, definitions, or synonyms.

    Written and Spoken Language

    • Written language is more formal and should follow the rules of the English language.
    • Spoken language is generally less formal, and the rules are less important.
    • Slang is acceptable in spoken language but not in written language.

    Punctuation

    • End punctuation marks include periods, question marks, and exclamation points.
    • Commas are used to separate elements in a series, with adjectives and adjectival clauses, and after introductory clauses or phrases.
    • Apostrophes are used to form contractions, indicate possession, and form non-possessive plurals.
    • Quotation marks are used to indicate quotations and dialogue.
    • Titles should be capitalized and punctuated correctly when writing.

    Sentence Structure

    • A sentence needs to have both a subject and a predicate to be complete.
    • A subject is who or what the sentence is about, and the predicate is what the subject is or does.
    • Run-on sentences occur when multiple independent clauses are joined together without proper distinction.
    • Run-on sentences can be separated using four methods: separating the clauses into separate sentences, using a semicolon, using a comma and a coordinator, or using a comma and a subordinator.

    Adverbs

    • Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or adverbs and answer questions like When?, Where?, In what manner?, and To what extent?
    • Adverbs add precision and interest to writing
    • There are three relative adverbs: why, where, and when, which link sentences and provide additional information about the subject of a sentence

    Articles

    • Articles are a type of determiner that give more information about a noun or pronoun
    • Articles help with structural information in a sentence, especially with countable nouns
    • There are two types of articles: Definite (The) and Indefinite (A/An)
    • Definite articles refer to a specific or particular thing or person
    • Indefinite articles are used before singular nouns and can be "a" or "an" depending on the noun

    Conjunctions

    • Conjunctions join two or more words, phrases, or clauses
    • There are three types of conjunctions: Coordinating, Correlative, and Subordinating
    • Coordinating conjunctions are one-word connectors like And, But, and Or
    • Correlative conjunctions come in pairs like Both...and and Either...or
    • Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses and include words like Because and Unless

    Interjections

    • Interjections are one of the eight parts of speech and express emotion
    • Interjections have their own set of rules and can be classified by purpose into categories like volitive, emotive, and cognitive
    • Interjections can be primary (conveying meaning on their own) or secondary (requiring context for full understanding)
    • Interjections are punctuated by an exclamation point or comma depending on the strength of emotion demonstrated

    Homophones

    • Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings
    • Homophones can have the same or different spelling and require context clues to understand their meaning

    Synonyms

    • Synonyms are words that mean the same or almost the same thing as another word
    • Synonyms can help make writing more descriptive and colorful, but context is important to ensure correct usage
    • Synonyms can be found using a thesaurus

    Analogies

    • Analogies make parallel comparisons based on similar characteristics or features
    • Analogies can be simple (two pairs of words with similar relationships) or complex (comparing parallel concepts in literature)

    Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes

    • Root words are the basic form of a word that gives it meaning
    • Prefixes are word parts added to the beginning of a root word to change its meaning
    • Suffixes are word parts added to the end of a root word to change its meaning
    • Knowledge of root words, prefixes, and suffixes can help determine the meanings of unfamiliar words

    Context Clues

    • Context clues are skills used to figure out the meaning of unknown words from surrounding words or sentences
    • Clues can come in the form of examples, definitions, or synonyms

    Written and Spoken Language

    • Written language is more formal and follows the rules of the English language
    • Spoken language is generally less formal, and the rules are less important
    • Slang is acceptable in spoken language but not in written language

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