6th Grade ELA Test Prep

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two. Examples include 'because', 'although', and 'if'.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a secondary source of information?

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A secondary source of information is a document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere, such as articles, books, or encyclopedias.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What are antonyms?

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Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. For example, 'hot' and 'cold'.

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What is the first step to determine the meaning of an unknown word in a sentence?

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The first step is to use context clues, which are hints or information provided in the surrounding text.

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What is a literary device?

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A literary device is a technique used by writers to produce a specific effect in their writing, such as imagery, metaphor, or alliteration.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing. Examples include 'buzz', 'whisper', and 'bang'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.