7th grade ELAR /Reading- Midterm

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What is sentence combining?

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Sentence combining is the process of joining two or more sentences to create a more complex and fluid sentence, improving clarity and coherence.

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What is the purpose of using a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

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What does 'Compare and Contrast' text structure mean?

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Compare and Contrast text structure is used to highlight the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the correct way to join two sentences with a conjunction?

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Use a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) and a comma before it to join two independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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

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What is the function of a semicolon in a sentence?

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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 role of conjunctions in sentence structure?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses, sentences, or words, helping to create complex and compound sentences.

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What is the importance of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicates pauses, and organizes thoughts in writing, making it easier to read and understand.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.