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ENGLISH EXAM
EXAM NCS
21
English
9th Grade
12/17/2007

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Term
What is a noun?
Definition
A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
Term
What are the four kinds of sentences according to function?
Definition

1) Imperative

  2) Exclamatory

  3) Interogative

 4) Declatative

Term

List the seven coordinating conjunctions.

Definition

FANBOYS

for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

Term
Name the three ways to seperate independant clauses.
Definition

comma, with a coordinating conjunction

semi-colon

period.

Term
Name the seven functions of a noun!
Definition

subject

predicate nominative

direct object

indirect object

object of the preposition

direct address

appositive

Term

When writing an essay on a person what topics do you cover?

 

Definition

Early Life

1) Family

2) Education

Adult Life

1) relationships

2) Vacations

3) Experiences

Works and Philosophy

1) works

2) philosophy

Term
An expression that follows and renames or identifies a noun is called a(n)______.
Definition
PRONOUN!!!!
Term
Aquittal-
Definition
prounounce not guilty of criminal charges
Term
Altruistic-
Definition
Showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others.
Term
Aggrieved
Definition
Subjected to an injustice
Term
Amiable
Definition

friendly or good nature; loving

Term
Androgynous
Definition
having both male and female characteristics
Term

Antithesis

Definition
Opposite view or idea.
Term
Assuage
Definition
provide physical relief, as from pain
Term
Auspicious
Definition
attended by favorable circumstances; tending to favor or bring good luck
Term
Austere
Definition
of a stern of strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect.
Term
Behoove
Definition

be appropriate or necessary

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Berate
Definition
censure severely or angrily
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Brouhaha
Definition
a confused disturbance far greater than its cause merits
Term
Brawn
Definition
muscular strength
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