ELPAC writing practice

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'an explanation'?

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explanation

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What is the difference between 'effect' and 'affect'?

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'Effect' is a noun meaning a result, while 'affect' is a verb meaning to influence.

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How can you combine the sentences 'She was feeling tired.' and 'She went to work anyway.'?

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She was feeling tired but she went to work anyway.

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How can you combine the sentences 'She was feeling tired.' and 'She went to take a nap.'?

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She was feeling tired so she went to take a nap.

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What is the correct capitalization for the question 'what is the capital of france'?

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What is the capital of France?

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What is a common mistake in writing that involves the use of capital letters?

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Not capitalizing proper nouns, such as names of people, places, or organizations.

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What is the purpose of combining sentences in writing?

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To create more complex and varied sentence structures, improving the flow and clarity of writing.

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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 conjunction.

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What is the role of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within sentences.

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What is the difference between a question and a statement?

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A question seeks information and typically ends with a question mark, while a statement provides information and ends with a period.