Language and Editing Skills in Context (Grade 11 NSC Matric English HL): Flashcards
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Subject-verb agreement rule
Subject-verb agreement rule
Subject & verb must match in number (singular or plural)
Sentence fragment
Sentence fragment
Incomplete sentence missing a subject or verb
Run-on sentence
Run-on sentence
2 sentences joined without proper punctuation or connector
Synonym
Synonym
Words with similar meanings (e.g., happy/joyful)
Antonym
Antonym
Words with opposite meanings (e.g., hot/cold)
Homophones
Homophones
Sound same but different meanings & spellings (there/their)
Idiom definition
Idiom definition
A phrase whose meaning is figurative, not literal
Idiom: 'Break the ice'
Idiom: 'Break the ice'
Start a friendly conversation, esp. in awkward situation
Idiom: 'Let the cat out of the bag'
Idiom: 'Let the cat out of the bag'
Reveal a secret
Idiom: 'Bite the bullet'
Idiom: 'Bite the bullet'
Face something difficult with courage