5th Grade ELA CAT SBAC Practice Test

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What is the correct way to punctuate a list in a sentence?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, and place 'and' before the last item. Example: 'I like apples, bananas, and oranges.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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A thesis statement presents the main idea or argument of the essay and guides the direction of the writing.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is subjective.

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What is verb tense?

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Verb tense indicates the time of action or state of being. Common tenses include past, present, and future.

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What is a supporting detail in writing?

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Supporting details provide evidence or examples that back up the main idea or opinion in a text.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is the role of a conclusion in an essay?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and reinforces the thesis, providing closure to the reader.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated question?

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Example: 'Are you coming to the party?' It ends with a question mark.