ELPAC writing practice

Front

What is the purpose of combining sentences?

Back

To create more complex and interesting sentences that convey ideas more effectively.

Front

What is the correct word to use when discussing the result of something?

Back

Effect.

Front

What is the correct conjunction to use when showing cause and effect?

Back

So.

Front

What is a common grammar mistake involving double negatives?

Back

Using two negative words in the same sentence, like 'I don't have nothing'.

Front

What is the correct word to indicate possession?

Back

Their.

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is a conjunction?

Back

A word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'so'.

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it has a subject and a verb.

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.