ELA Milestones Madness

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to make longer?

Back

lengthen

Front

What does the word 'sweltered' mean in the context of campers in the desert?

Back

burned

Front

Which pronoun is correct in the sentence: 'Margaret and (I, me) hope to be roommates'?

Back

I

Front

What is the antecedent of the pronoun 'her' in the sentence: 'My mother ate her salad'?

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Mother

Front

Is the statement 'Drake makes better music than his mentor, Lil Wayne' relevant evidence for the claim 'Drake is a talented musician'?

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No, it is not relevant.

Front

What is an antecedent in grammar?

Back

An antecedent is the noun that a pronoun refers to.

Front

Define the term 'relevant evidence'.

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Relevant evidence supports or relates directly to a claim or argument.

Front

What is the difference between 'I' and 'me' in a sentence?

Back

Use 'I' as the subject and 'me' as the object of a verb or preposition.

Front

What does it mean to 'lengthen' something?

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To make it longer in duration or distance.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using the word 'sweltered'.

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The hikers sweltered under the hot sun during their trek.