Unit Test Study Guide 7th Grade

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What is the central idea of a passage?

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The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is a negative connotation?

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A negative connotation is an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning, often carrying a negative implication.

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What is the purpose of studying strategy games in knight training?

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Studying strategy games helps knights develop critical thinking and planning skills essential for battle.

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What subjects did knights study during their training?

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Knights studied reading, writing, geometry, strategy games, music, and manners.

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How can you identify a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence can be identified by the presence of two independent clauses connected by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

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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 complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot.