5th Grade Writing SBAC review

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What is the correct spelling of the word for a place where students eat lunch?

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cafeteria

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What punctuation is needed after 'Yes' in the sentence 'Yes I would love some more water James'?

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, (comma)

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How should the title of a book be formatted in a sentence?

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It should be italicized, e.g., Climbing Mount Whitney.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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To separate elements in a list or to indicate a pause.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A sentence that has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is a general name (e.g., city), while a proper noun is a specific name (e.g., New York).

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What is the function of a period in a sentence?

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To indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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What is the purpose of quotation marks in writing?

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To indicate spoken words or direct quotes.

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What is a synonym for 'happy'?

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Joyful.