6th Grade ELA Review

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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When should commas be used in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, and after introductory phrases.

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What is a possessive pronoun?

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A pronoun that shows ownership, such as 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', and 'their'.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a non-restrictive clause?

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You should place a comma before the clause.

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What are signal words for problem and solution structure?

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Words like 'the question is', 'problem', 'one answer is', and 'solution' indicate this structure.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in writing?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

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What is the role of an adjective in a sentence?

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An adjective describes or modifies a noun.

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What is the function of conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, e.g., 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'