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7th Grade ELA PSSA Conventions of Standard English Questions

7th Grade ELA PSSA Conventions of Standard English Questions

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English

7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
L.5.1E, L.1.2C, L.3.1A

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of using parentheses in a sentence?

Back

Parentheses are used to include additional information or clarification without disrupting the main flow of the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How should you punctuate a list in a sentence?

Back

Use commas to separate items in a list, and place an 'and' before the last item.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What word creates the most dramatic effect in a sentence?

Back

Choosing strong, vivid verbs or adjectives can create a more dramatic effect.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a comparative sentence?

Back

A comparative sentence shows the relationship between two ideas, highlighting similarities or differences.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you correctly use commas in a sentence?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list, after introductory phrases, and to set off non-essential information.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of conjunctions in a sentence?

Back

Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses to create complex sentences.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a complete sentence and a fragment?

Back

A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought, while a fragment is an incomplete thought.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

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