Deck 3 Flashcards
What is the definition of the word “prolific”?
The word “prolific” means producing many works, results, or offspring, or abundant in production or growth.
What is the meaning of the idiom “to get the ball rolling”?
The idiom “to get the ball rolling” means to start or initiate an action or process.
What is the definition of the word “exasperating”?
The word “exasperating” means causing annoyance or frustration.
What is a noun?
A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.
What is the difference between a proper noun and a common noun?
A proper noun is the specific name of a person, place, or thing, and it always starts with a capital letter. A common noun is a general word for a person, place, or thing, and it starts with a lowercase letter.
What is a verb and give an example?
A verb is a word that expresses an action or state of being. Example: run, is, were.
What is a subject-verb agreement?
Subject-verb agreement is the rule that states that the verb in a sentence must agree with the subject in number (singular or plural).
What is an adjective and give an example?
An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun. Example: tall, beautiful, intelligent.
What is an adverb and give an example?
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb. Example: quickly, loudly, well.
What is a preposition and give an example?
A preposition is a word that shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to other words in a sentence. Example: in, on, at.
