Grammer
What is the subject in the sentence: “The cat sat on the mat”?
The cat
Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause between two independent clauses?
A semicolon (;)
What is an independent clause?
A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.
What is the difference between “affect” and “effect”?
“Affect” is usually a verb meaning to influence, while “effect” is usually a noun meaning the result of an influence.
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
To state the main argument or point of the essay.
What is the difference between a noun and a pronoun?
A noun names a person, place, thing, or idea, while a pronoun takes the place of a noun.
What is the purpose of a comma in a list?
To separate items in a series.
Define a compound sentence
A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or semicolon.
Define the term “synonym."
A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
What is a topic sentence?
A sentence that states the main idea or point of a paragraph.
Define the term “adjective.”
An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun.
When should you use a colon?
Before a list, explanation, or quotation that is preceded by a complete sentence.
What is a complex sentence?
A sentence with one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.
What is an antonym?
A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
What is the purpose of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?
To summarize the main idea and provide a closing thought.
What is the function of an adverb in a sentence?
An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, often indicating how, when, where, or to what extent.
What is the difference between a hyphen and a dash?
A hyphen connects words or parts of words, while a dash indicates a break or pause in thought.
What is a run-on sentence?
A sentence in which two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunction.
What is the difference between “its” and “it’s”?
“Its” is a possessive pronoun, while “it’s” is a contraction for “it is” or “it has.”
Define the term “transitional phrase.”
Words or phrases that help to connect ideas and provide a smooth flow between sentences and paragraphs.
What is a gerund?
A gerund is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun.
What punctuation mark is used to show possession?
An apostrophe (')
What is parallel structure in writing?
Using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.
Define the term “homophone.”
Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings, such as “there,” “their,” and “they’re.”
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile compares two things using “like” or “as,” while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.