6th Grade ELA Review

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What is a run-on sentence?

Back

A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

Back

You can correct a run-on sentence by using a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Front

What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or set off introductory elements.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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Where should commas be placed in the sentence: 'Jacob watch out before you trip on the clothes and the big stack of books!'?

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A comma should be placed after 'Jacob' to separate the direct address from the rest of the sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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How can you combine sentences effectively?

Back

You can combine sentences by using relative clauses, conjunctions, or by restructuring the sentences to avoid repetition.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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What is the correct pronoun to use in the sentence: 'Susan is coming with Jon and ___ to the dance.'?

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The correct pronoun is 'me', making the sentence: 'Susan is coming with Jon and me to the dance.'

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

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What is an appositive?

Back

An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about another noun.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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How should commas be used with appositives?

Back

Commas should be used to set off appositives that provide non-essential information.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A