ELA Editing Practice

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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 'after', 'because', 'although', and 'if'.

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What is the correct way to punctuate dialogue?

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When punctuating dialogue, use a comma before the closing quotation mark if the sentence continues after the dialogue. For example: "I love reading," she said.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, or to set off introductory elements.

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How do you identify the subject of a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something. It can usually be found by asking 'who' or 'what' before the verb.

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What is the difference between a dependent and an independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause to form a complete thought.

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What is the correct form of capitalization for proper nouns?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized. For example, 'Edmund Fitzgerald' is correct, while 'edmund fitzgerald' is not.

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What is the function of a period in a sentence?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

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How do you correctly use quotation marks in dialogue?

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Quotation marks are used to enclose the exact words spoken by a person. For example: "I will be there soon," he said.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. For example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the role of an apostrophe in contractions?

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An apostrophe is used in contractions to indicate omitted letters. For example, 'don't' is a contraction of 'do not'.