GA Milestones ELA Practice

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What is a relative pronoun?

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A relative pronoun is a word that introduces a relative clause and connects it to a noun or pronoun. Examples include 'who', 'whom', 'whose', 'which', and 'that'.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. For example, 'Although he was late, he still made a great impression.'

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Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: 'Aiden wanted to go to the movie but first he had to finish his chores'?

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A comma should be placed after 'movie': 'Aiden wanted to go to the movie, but first he had to finish his chores.'

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What is the function of the word 'who' in a sentence?

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The word 'who' is a relative pronoun used to refer to people. It introduces a clause that provides more information about a person.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'She homework doing is.' or 'She is doing her homework.'

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The correct sentence is 'She is doing her homework.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses. For example, 'The dog barked.'

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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, to separate items in a list, or to clarify meaning.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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

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'Who' is used as a subject in a sentence, while 'whom' is used as an object.