English Ch. 5 Cumulative Review

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'. For example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization and is always capitalized. For example: 'Sarah', 'Paris', 'Microsoft'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B

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What is a noun in a series?

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A noun in a series is a list of three or more nouns that are related and are usually separated by commas. For example: 'apples, oranges, and bananas'.

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CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.7.2A

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How do you write a compound sentence correctly?

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To write a compound sentence correctly, use a comma before the conjunction that connects the two independent clauses. For example: 'I like to read, and I enjoy writing.'

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.1.1J

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What is the purpose of commas in a series?

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Commas in a series are used to separate items in a list to make it clear that they are distinct items. For example: 'We bought milk, eggs, and bread.'

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., 'city', 'dog'), while a proper noun is a specific name that is capitalized (e.g., 'New York', 'Fido').

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B

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What is the correct way to write a sentence with nouns in a series?

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The correct way to write a sentence with nouns in a series is to use commas to separate the items, and include 'and' before the last item. For example: 'I like to eat pizza, pasta, and salad.'

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Common conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.5.1A

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized to indicate that they are specific names. For example: 'Mount Everest', 'Christmas'.

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CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence. For example: 'Because I was tired.'

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CCSS.L.4.1F