test ELA 1

test ELA 1

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English

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. For example, 'He baked a cake.'

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Is 'Because it was raining' an independent clause?

Back

No, 'Because it was raining' is not an independent clause; it is a dependent clause because it does not express a complete thought.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a complex sentence.

Back

An example of a complex sentence is: 'After I finish my homework, I will go to the movies.'

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Is 'She went to the store' an independent clause?

Back

Yes, 'She went to the store' is an independent clause because it contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What punctuation is used to separate two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction?

Back

A comma is used to separate two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a coordinating conjunction?

Back

A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. Common coordinating conjunctions include 'and,' 'but,' and 'or.'

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