7th Grade ELA PSSA Conventions of Standard English Questions

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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To improve clarity and conciseness by removing repetitive language while maintaining the original meaning.

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What is a clause?

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A group of words that contains a subject and a verb. It can be independent (able to stand alone) or dependent (cannot stand alone).

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What does it mean for a sentence to maintain consistency and style?

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It means that the sentence should match the tone, formality, and structure of the surrounding text.

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What is a vague pronoun?

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A pronoun that does not clearly refer to a specific noun, making the meaning of the sentence unclear.

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What is the correct use of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, and to set off introductory elements.

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What is the function of an introductory clause?

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To provide background information or context for the main clause of the sentence.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives describe or modify nouns, providing more detail about them.

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What is the importance of subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement ensures that the subject and verb in a sentence match in number (singular or plural), which is essential for grammatical correctness.

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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.