ELA Milestone Practice

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What is a comma?

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

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When should you use a comma before 'and'?

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Use a comma before 'and' when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an interjection?

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A word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise, often standing alone.

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How do you correctly use commas in a list?

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Use commas to separate three or more items in a list, placing a comma before the 'and' in the last item.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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A word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is the correct spelling of 'community'?

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Community is spelled with 'u' after 'm' and before 'n'.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the function of an adverb?

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An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often indicating how, when, or where something happens.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A sentence that incorrectly combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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How do you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction.