6th Grade_ Revising & Editing

6th Grade_ Revising & Editing

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English

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
L.1.1G, L.7.1A, L.4.1F

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct way to write a sentence with a proper noun?

Back

A proper noun should always be capitalized. For example, 'Erin' in 'was embarrassed when Erin asked her'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a comma used for in a sentence?

Back

A comma is used to separate elements in a sentence, such as clauses or items in a list. For example, 'My new bike does not have training wheels.' has no unnecessary commas.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a semicolon?

Back

A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses. For example, 'I learned a new trick; riding without using my hands.'

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between 'and' and 'but' in a sentence?

Back

'And' adds information, while 'but' contrasts information. For example, 'I wasn't a big fan of my bike, but I bought a new one.' shows contrast.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to revise a sentence?

Back

To revise a sentence means to improve its clarity, structure, and correctness, often by correcting grammar or punctuation.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. For example, 'I learned a new trick' is an independent clause.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction. For example, 'when Erin asked her' is a dependent clause.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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