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8th LA Test 1-1 Flashcards

1
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The part of a sentence that says something about the subject is called:

A

the predicate

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2
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A word that shows emotion is called an:

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interjection

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3
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The process of reducing an object to an intellectual concept is called:

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abstraction

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4
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A sentence that gives a command is called an:

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imperative sentence

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5
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The part of a sentence about which something is said is called:

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the subject

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6
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Sentence (S) or Not a Sentence (NS):
Her sister studies engineering at the college.

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Sentence (S)

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7
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Sentence (S) or Not a Sentence (NS):
When the governor was elected.

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Not a Sentence (NS)

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8
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The two branches of logic are called formal (minor) and __________.

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material (major)

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9
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The science of correct thinking is called:

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logic

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10
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What type of noun is a single noun made up of two or more words?

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a compound noun

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A ___________ noun names a class or a group of persons, places, or things.

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common

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12
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A word that replaces a noun is called a:

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pronoun

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13
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A group of words expressing a complete thought is called a:

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sentence

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14
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A ___________ sentence makes a statement.

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declarative

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15
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The act by which the mind grasps the concept or general meaning of an object without affirming or denying anything about it is called:

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simple apprehension

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16
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A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or an adverb is called an:

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adverb

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17
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The main word or group of words in a predicate is called the:

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simple predicate

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18
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A __________ noun names a group (maybe singular or plural).

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collective

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19
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Sense perception is:

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the act of seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, or touching something.

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20
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A simple predicate that has more than one word (helping verb + verb) is called a:

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verb phrase

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21
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The image of an object formed in the mind as a result of sense perception of that object is called:

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mental image

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22
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____________ logic is interested in the form or structure of reasoning.

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Formal (minor)

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23
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A preposition is:

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a word that shows a relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence.

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24
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______________ logic is concerned with the content of argumentation.

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Material (major)

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25
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The main word in the complete subject is called the:

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simple subject

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26
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An understanding of an object once it has been abstracted is called the:

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concept

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27
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A ___________ ___________ consists of two or more connected verbs that have the same subject.

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compound predicate

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28
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What type of sentence asks a question?

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interrogative

29
Q

A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses is called a ______________.

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conjunction

30
Q

What type of sentence expresses strong emotion?

A

exclamatory

31
Q

A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea is called a __________.

A

noun

32
Q

A word that modifies a noun or pronoun is called an ____________.

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adjective

33
Q

A _____________ _____________ consists of two or more connected subjects that have the same verb.

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compound subject

34
Q

A ____________ noun names a particular person, place, or thing (must be capitalized).

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proper

35
Q

A word that shows action or state of being is called a ___________.

A

verb

36
Q

The completely articulated sum of the intelligible aspects, or elements represented by a concept is called ___________________.

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comprehension

37
Q

The function of a word with a sentence is called its ______________ _____ ______________.

A

part of speech

38
Q

What type of noun?
committee

A

common, collective

39
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What type of noun?
United States Senate

A

proper, compound, collective

40
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What type of noun?
bus stop

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common, compound

41
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The Basic Model of Operation:
Mental Act
1.
2.
3.

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simple apprehension, judgment, deductive inference

42
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The Basic Model of Operation:
Verbal Expression
1.
2.
3.

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term, proposition or statement, syllogism or argument

43
Q

List the comprehension:
poison ivy

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non-sentient, living, material substance

44
Q

List the comprehension:
silver

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non-living, material substance

45
Q

List the comprehension:
soldier

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rational, sentient, living, material substance

46
Q

List the comprehension:
lion

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non-rational, sentient, living, material substance

47
Q

Conjecture; guess

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surmise

48
Q

to receive or obtain from a source

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derive

49
Q

to give way to a superior force

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succumb

50
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with great care or caution

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gingerly

51
Q

to excite greatly

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electrify

52
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a complete listing of merchandise

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inventory

53
Q

causing great horror

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gruesome

54
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to create a likeness

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simulate

55
Q

to exert oneself to do or effect something

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endeavor

56
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facial expression, often ugly or contorted

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grimace

57
Q

A word or group of words that completes the meaning begun by the subject and verb is called a ____________.

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complement

58
Q

The act of planning a document is called ______________.

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prewriting

59
Q

The overall reason for the text is called the _______________.

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author’s purpose

60
Q

A verb that links the subject to a subject complement is called a _____________ ___________.

A

linking verb

61
Q

The person or group for whom the writer writes is called the ______________.

A

audience

62
Q

A subject complement that is an adjective is called _____________ ______________.

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predicate adjective

63
Q

Part if the writing process in which one puts ideas into words is called ________________.

A

drafting

64
Q

The main word or group of words in a predicate is called the _____________ ________________.

A

simple predicate

65
Q

A subject complement that is a noun or pronoun is called a _____________ ______________.

A

predicate nominative

66
Q

Part of the writing process in which one corrects grammar and mechanics is called ____________.

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editing

67
Q

The logic, the words, and the reasons one uses an argument is called ____________.

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logos

68
Q

_____________ refers to your character, ethics, and your believability when you speak.

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ethos

69
Q

______________ is the emotional content of your presentation.

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pathos

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