7th ELA Fall Semester Exam

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What begins a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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How do you identify coordinate adjectives?

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Coordinate adjectives are adjectives that can be separated by a comma and can be rearranged without changing the meaning. Example: "difficult, taxing" in the sentence "After the difficult taxing day..."

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What punctuation is used to separate words or groups of words within a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate words or groups of words within a sentence.

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Which sentence uses commas correctly?

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"Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?"

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What is an antonym for the word 'hysteria'?

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An antonym for 'hysteria' is 'calm.'

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, such as 'because,' 'although,' or 'since.'

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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

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What are coordinate adjectives?

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Coordinate adjectives are adjectives that equally modify a noun and can be joined by 'and' or separated by a comma.

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

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence, while an independent clause can.

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What punctuation mark is used to join two independent clauses?

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A semicolon is used to join two independent clauses.