TCAP Editing Practice ELA 5th Grade

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What is the correct punctuation for 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 the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'The beach is packed with people who ___ come to watch the surfing competition.'?

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The correct form is 'have'. The sentence should read: 'The beach is packed with people who have come to watch the surfing competition.'

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What does it mean to edit a sentence for grammar usage?

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Editing for grammar usage involves correcting errors in verb forms, subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure to ensure clarity and correctness.

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What is capitalization and when should it be used?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns. Example: 'Mom and Dad' are capitalized because they are proper nouns.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate independent clauses when joined by conjunctions.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a question in dialogue?

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A question in dialogue should end with a question mark. Example: 'Are you ready?' she asked.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence. Example: 'Who is coming?' vs. 'To whom should I give this?'.

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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. Example: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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What is the function of a period in a sentence?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.