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What does era mean? (Lesson 9)
A particular period in history
What is a noun?
What is an independent clause?
Complete thought/ stands alone = sentence
What is a simile?
Simile – comparison using like or as
What is wrong with this sentence?
i have to go to school today.
The 'i' isn't a Capitol
What does recede mean? (Lesson 9)
To move back or to drop to a lower level
What is an adjective?
A word that describes a noun
What is a subordinate clause?
Incomplete thought = phrase
Metaphor – a comparison not using like or as
What is the difference between it's and its?
'It’s' means it is. 'Its' is the possessive form of 'it'.
What does headlong mean? (Lesson 8)
With great speed or force; reckless
What is an Article
The, a, an
What is the independent clause in this sentence:
I am going home after school, to play sports.
I am going home after school
What is assonance?
Assonance – the vowel sound is the same
What does 'they’re' mean?
They are
What does negligent mean? (Lesson 8)
Failing to take proper care of or to give proper attention to
What is an adverb
A word that describes a verb (ends in ly)
What is the Subordinate clause in this sentence:
I am playing football, with my friend.
With my friend
What is onomatopoeia?
Onomatopoeia- the sound of the word IS the sound of the action
What does 's mean?
It is used it indicate possession
What does placate mean? (Lesson 9)
To stop from being angry; to calm
What is a Preposition?
Describes placement of two nouns
Is the smaller text a subordinate or independent clause?
I am going to my friends house, to play games.
Subordinate
What is irony?
Irony- unexpected twist or turn
What are three themes in the book Egghead?
Bullying, Drama, Perspectives, Friendships and Maturity and Change