ELPAC writing practice

Front

What is the difference between 'effect' and 'affect'?

Back

'Effect' is a noun that refers to a change that has occurred, while 'affect' is a verb that means to influence something.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

How can you combine two sentences using 'but'?

Back

You can combine sentences by using 'but' to show contrast, e.g., 'She was feeling tired but she went to work anyway.'

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

How can you combine two sentences using 'so'?

Back

You can combine sentences by using 'so' to show cause and effect, e.g., 'She was feeling tired so she went to take a nap.'

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'to explain something'?

Back

The correct spelling is 'explanation'.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

How should you start a question in English?

Back

A question should start with a capital letter and often begins with a question word like 'What', 'Where', 'When', 'Why', or 'How'.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

What punctuation is used at the end of a question?

Back

A question mark (?) is used at the end of a question.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Front

What is the capital of France?

Back

The capital of France is Paris.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is the purpose of using conjunctions in sentences?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What does it mean to rewrite a sentence with corrections?

Back

To rewrite a sentence with corrections means to fix any grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G