Flashcards on Key Concepts in English Grammar and Language
Key Concepts in English Grammar and Language: Study Guide
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English grammar
28 cards
Card 1
Question: What question does 'Degree' answer and give two example answers?
Answer: Degree answers 'To what extent?' Examples: very, almost.
Card 2
Question: What is the role of prepositions?
Answer: Prepositions show relationship in space or time.
Card 3
Question: Give two examples of prepositions that express movement and context.
Answer: Examples: into (into the box), across (across the street).
Card 4
Question: Give two examples of prepositions that express time.
Answer: Examples: at (at 5 PM), on (on Monday).
Card 5
Question: What do conjunctions do? Give three examples.
Answer: Conjunctions join words. Examples: and, but, or (also because).
Card 6
Question: What is an interjection? Give three examples.
Answer: An interjection expresses strong emotion. Examples: Wow!, Ouch!, Hey!.
Card 7
Question: What is a prefix and give the provided example.
Answer: A prefix is added to the beginning of a word. Example: un- in unhappy.
Card 8
Question: What is a suffix and give the provided example.
Answer: A suffix is added to the end of a word. Example: -ful in careful.
Card 9
Question: Define synonym and give the example from the content.
Answer: A synonym is a word with a similar meaning. Example: big / large.
Card 10
Question: Define antonym and give the example from the content.
Answer: An antonym is a word with an opposite meaning. Example: hot / cold.