6th Grade Writing STAAR Review Flashcard

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or). Example: 'I like apples, and I like oranges.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The leaves danced in the wind.'

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How should the term 'Band Director' be written in a sentence?

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It should be written as 'band director' (lowercase) unless it is part of a title.

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What is the correct punctuation for a list?

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The correct punctuation for a list includes commas between items and an 'and' before the last item. Example: 'I need to buy milk, eggs, and bread.'

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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 because it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I like apples.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal. The main coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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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 set off clauses and phrases.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate. Example: 'I like apples.'

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although I like apples, I prefer oranges.'

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What is the role of an adjective in a sentence?

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. Example: 'The sweet apples are delicious.'