5th Grade: PSSA Language Review 1

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'for', 'nor', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What is verb tense?

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Verb tense indicates the time of action or state of being. Common tenses include past, present, and future.

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Identify the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: 'I want to go to the park, __________ it is raining.'

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but

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What is an example of a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase consists of a main verb and its auxiliaries. For example, 'has been running'.

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What is the past tense of 'to ride'?

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The past tense of 'to ride' is 'rode'.

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Identify the error in the following sentence: 'She go to the store yesterday.'

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The verb 'go' should be in the past tense: 'went'.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate independent clauses.

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What is an example of a sentence with a misplaced modifier?

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'She almost drove her kids to school every day.' (It suggests she didn't actually drive them, but rather she almost did.)

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

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.