6th Grade - Block 5 Test Review

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding punctuation (like a period or semicolon) or using conjunctions (like 'and' or 'but').

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What does the root 'port' mean?

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The root 'port' means 'to carry'.

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What does the word 'portable' mean?

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The word 'portable' means 'able to be carried'.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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How do you use a comma with a conjunction?

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When connecting two independent clauses with a conjunction, place a comma before the conjunction.

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What is a semicolon used for?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What is the purpose of a period in a sentence?

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A period indicates the end of a declarative sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb.

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What is the difference between a period and a comma?

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A period ends a sentence, while a comma indicates a pause within a sentence.