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SHMS 6th ELA Vocab 4
SHMS 6th Grade ELA Vocab 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| affix | the beginning or ending of a word that can change the meaning of a root word |
| antecedent | the word that a pronoun refers to |
| comma | punctuation that separates words in a series, sets off words of dialogue, or used before a conjunction |
| dash | punctuation that replaces commas or parentheses in more informal writing to set off phrases or indicate pauses. Use two dashes if the phrase is in the middle of a sentence, and one if it is at the end. |
| double negative | the use of two negative statements in the same sentence or clause so that their meaning is positive |
| intensive pronoun | a word that emphasizes a noun or pronoun |
| object pronoun | a word that takes the place of the object in a sentence |
| possessive pronoun | a word that shows ownership that can be used alone, or can be used to describe a noun |
| pronoun | a word used in place of a noun |
| root | a word part that gives a word its main meaning |
| subject pronoun | a word that takes the place of the subject in a sentence |
| vague pronoun | a pronoun that has no clear reference to a noun it replaces |
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