Connections and Clarity in Writing

Fix the subject-verb agreement error in the following sentence: "The group of students are going to the museum."

• The group of students is going to the museum.

• The group of students are going to the museum.

• The group of students were going to the museum.

• The group of students was going to the museum.

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TEKS.ELA.6.10D.I

Which of the following sentences is a complex sentence?

• I like pizza.

• Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

• She runs fast.

• The cat is sleeping.

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TEKS.ELA.6.10D.I

Revise the following sentence for clarity: "The book, which was on the table, was read by me."

• I read the book on the table.

• The book was read by me on the table.

• On the table, I read the book.

• The book was on the table and read by me.

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TEKS.ELA.6.10C

Identify the conjunctive adverb in the following sentence: "She was tired; however, she continued to work."

• She

• Tired

• However

• Continued

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TEKS.ELA.6.10D.III

Which of the following sentences avoids a run-on?

• I went to the store I bought milk.

• I went to the store, I bought milk.

• I went to the store; I bought milk.

• I went to the store and I bought milk.

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TEKS.ELA.6.10D.I

Make a connection between the theme of friendship in a book you have read and your personal experiences.

• Describe a time when you made a new friend.

• Explain how the book's portrayal of friendship is similar to your own experiences.

• List the main characters in the book.

• Summarize the book's plot.

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TEKS.ELA.6.5E

Edit the following sentence for correct punctuation: "I like apples oranges and bananas."

• I like apples, oranges, and bananas.

• I like apples oranges, and bananas.

• I like apples, oranges and bananas.

• I like, apples, oranges, and bananas.

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TEKS.ELA.6.10D

Which sentence uses a conjunctive adverb correctly?

• She was late, therefore she missed the bus.

• She was late; therefore, she missed the bus.

• She was late therefore she missed the bus.

• She was late, she therefore missed the bus.

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TEKS.ELA.6.10D.III

What is the main idea of the article "Biometrics are not Better"?

• Biometrics are the best security method.

• Biometrics have several limitations and are not always the best option.

• Biometrics are used in smartphones.

• Biometrics are a new technology.

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TEKS.ELA.6.5E

Revise the following sentence for sentence variety: "The dog barked. The cat ran away."

• The dog barked, and the cat ran away.

• The dog barked; the cat ran away.

• Barking, the dog scared the cat, which ran away.

• The cat ran away because the dog barked.

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TEKS.ELA.6.10C