Ela Practice(State Test)

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is not a complete sentence.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is a sentence that combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a verb.

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Is 'why' an adverb?

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Yes, 'why' is an adverb because it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb by explaining the reason.

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What is the purpose of a quotation in a passage?

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A quotation supports an argument or provides evidence for a claim made in the text.

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What does it mean to support an answer with evidence?

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Supporting an answer with evidence means providing specific examples or quotations from the text to back up your response.

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What is the difference between a sentence and a fragment?

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A sentence expresses a complete thought, while a fragment does not.

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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An example of a run-on sentence is: 'I love to read I go to the library every week.'

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly'.

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What is the role of punctuation in sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in sentences.