What's the Word?
To make shorter
Abridge
Altercation
What is a noun clause?
A subordinate clause that functions as a noun
What is Mr. Rubino's favorite candy?
Reese's
To disagree; OR a disagreement
Dissent
Eminent
Famous, outstanding, distinguished; projecting
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Problem/solution
What 3 things does every noun clause need?
Signal word, subject, and verb
What is Mr. Rubino's favorite animal?
Cat
To make, manufacture; to make up, invent
Fabricate
Irate
Angry
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Sequence
Is there a noun clause in the following sentence:
We were really inspired by what she said.
Yes, "what she said"
What is Mr. Rubino's favorite book
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
An extremely poor person
Pauper
Semblance
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Argument
Is there a noun clause in the following sentence:
We left early so that we could avoid traffic.
No, "so that we could avoid traffic" is an adverb clause
What type of literature does Mr. Rubino like to write the most?
Poetry
To bring to an end
Terminate
Usurp (be specific with this one)
To seize and hold a position by force or without right
What is the text structure in this passage?
Pollution causes significant harm to marine life, as it introduces toxic substances into the water. For example, plastic waste can be mistaken for food by sea animals, leading to blockages in their digestive systems. As a result, many marine species face illness or starvation. This chain reaction disrupts ecosystems and reduces biodiversity, further threatening the health of the oceans.
Cause/effect
How can we check if a subordinate clause is actually a noun clause?
Substitute the clause for a singe-word noun; if it makes sense, it is a noun clause
What subject(s) would Mr. Rubino like to learn the most (besides English)?
Art or Math