Lesson 26 Flashcards

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Adverbs of degree modify adjectives and other adverbs. Give examples.

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very, so, too, really, rather, quite, especially

Ex. 1 Charlotte is very loyal. very modifies the adjective loyal.

Ex. 2 Wilbur walks quite slowly. quite modifies the adverb slowly.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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The coordinating conjunctions join words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. The coordinating conjunctions can be remembered by the acronym FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that joins words, phrases, or clauses.

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What are correlative conjunctions? Give examples.

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The correlative conjunctions work in pairs to join words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

either … or neither … nor

both … and not only … but (also)

whether … or

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What are the three kinds of conjunctions?

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The three kinds of conjunctions are coordinating, correlative, and subordinating conjunctions.

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Give examples of nouns used as adverbs.

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Ex. 1 I walked yesterday.

Ex. 2 I will walk Sunday.

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What is a common way of forming adverbs? Give an example.

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Many adverbs are formed by adding ly to an adjective.

Ex. slow (adjective) He is slow.

Ex. slowly (adverb) He walks slowly.

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