Hanes General ELA Review

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What is the correct verb form for 'All the children ________ to school at 8 am.'?

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go

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Is the sentence 'I bought some pizza rolls, soda, and candy at the store.' correct?

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Correct

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What is the theme of a story?

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What the author wants to teach the reader

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What is a COMPOUND sentence? Give an example.

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A COMPOUND sentence contains two independent clauses. Example: 'First, Dan planted the geraniums in a clay pot, and then he placed it on a sunny windowsill in his kitchen.'

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What does it mean when an author's purpose is to inform?

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It means the author is trying to give you information and teach you facts.

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Define 'theme' in literature.

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The central idea or message in a story.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A sentence that contains one independent clause.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence has one independent clause, while a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?

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An advertisement trying to convince you to buy a product.

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What is the mood of a story?

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The emotional feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing conveys.