ELA Mid Year Review

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is made up of two or more smaller words that combine to create a new word with a different meaning. Example: 'homemade' (home + made).

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What is an apostrophe used for?

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An apostrophe is used to show possession or to indicate that letters have been omitted in contractions. Example: 'The dog's bone' shows that the bone belongs to the dog.

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Identify a sentence with an apostrophe mistake: 'All three islands' beaches are made up of black sand.'

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The correct form should be 'All three islands' beaches are made up of black sand.' (no mistake).

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What can we infer if someone says, 'I will be glad when Mom gets back on her feet'?

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We can infer that Mom is not feeling well.

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What does it mean if a paper has excellent grades on it?

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It means the student performed very well on the tests.

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What is the meaning of the word 'preschool'?

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Preschool is an educational establishment or class for children typically aged 3 to 5 years before they begin formal schooling.

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What does the word 'may' indicate?

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The word 'may' indicates possibility or permission.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Because I was tired.'

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences. Example: 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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What is a synonym for 'happy'?

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A synonym for 'happy' is 'joyful'.