ELPAC FLASHCARD

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What is a grammar problem in a sentence?

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A grammar problem occurs when a sentence does not follow the rules of grammar, leading to incorrect structure or meaning. Example: 'I have nothing to does for today.' is incorrect; it should be 'I have nothing to do for today.'

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How do you complete a sentence with a specific number of words?

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To complete a sentence with a specific number of words, you need to think of a phrase that fits contextually and meets the word count requirement. Example: 'The museum director is giving a talk about dinosaurs.' (4 words).

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What is the purpose of completing a sentence?

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Completing a sentence helps convey a complete thought or idea. It provides clarity and context to the statement. Example: 'This is an art class because I see a girl drawing.'

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How can you describe an action in a sentence?

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Describing an action involves using verbs and additional details to explain what is happening. Example: 'The student is solving a math problem on the blackboard.'

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What does it mean to combine sentences?

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Combining sentences means merging two or more sentences into one to improve flow and coherence. Example: 'I like to play football, but I love to play baseball!' combines two ideas.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentence structure?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses or sentences. They help in combining ideas. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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What is a complete thought in writing?

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A complete thought expresses a full idea and can stand alone as a sentence. Example: 'The cat is sleeping.' is a complete thought.

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What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?

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A phrase is a group of words without a subject-verb combination, while a clause contains a subject and a verb. Example: 'about dinosaurs' (phrase) vs. 'the museum director is giving a talk' (clause).

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How do you identify a sentence with a grammar error?

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To identify a grammar error, look for incorrect verb forms, subject-verb agreement issues, or improper sentence structure. Example: 'I have nothing to does' is incorrect.

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What is the importance of context in completing sentences?

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Context provides the background information needed to understand the meaning of a sentence. It helps in choosing the right words to complete it.