TSI ELA

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What is the purpose of selecting the best version of an underlined part of a sentence?

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To improve clarity, conciseness, and grammatical correctness in writing.

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Define 'sentence structure'.

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The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

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What is a 'clause'?

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A group of words that contains a subject and a verb. It can be independent (can stand alone) or dependent (cannot stand alone).

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause.

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What does 'conciseness' mean in writing?

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The quality of being brief and to the point, avoiding unnecessary words.

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What is a 'run-on sentence'?

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A sentence that connects two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentences?

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

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Define 'punctuation'.

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The use of symbols (like periods, commas, and question marks) in writing to clarify meaning and separate elements.

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What is the function of a semicolon?

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A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses and can also separate items in a complex list.

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What is 'subject-verb agreement'?

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The grammatical rule that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).