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Subordinating conjunction<br />
A conjunction linking a dependent clause to the<br />
main clause in a sentence<br />
For example: While I was asleep, it started to rain.<br />
When I arrived home, the door was<br />
locked.<br />
Superlative adjective<br />
An adjective used to compare more than two things,<br />
usually using the suffix est<br />
For example: biggest, tallest, smartest<br />
If the adjective is a long word (more than two<br />
syllables), the word most is used.<br />
For example: most wonderful<br />
Syllable<br />
A unit of sound which contains a vowel sound. All<br />
words are made up of one or more syllables.<br />
For example: swim one syllable<br />
hap/py two syllables<br />
beau/ti/ful three syllables<br />
Synonyms<br />
Words with the same or similar meaning<br />
For example: wealthy, rich<br />
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Tautology<br />
The unnecessary repetition of an idea<br />
For example: The girl descended down the stairs.<br />
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