7th Grade ELA PSSA Conventions of Standard English Questions

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

• A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that cannot be proven.

• A fact is a personal belief, while an opinion is a statement that can be proven true or false.

• A fact is always true, while an opinion is always false.

• A fact is a statement based on feelings, while an opinion is based on evidence.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

What is a vague pronoun?

• A pronoun that clearly refers to a specific noun.

• A pronoun that does not clearly refer to a specific noun, making the meaning of the sentence unclear.

• A pronoun that is used only in questions.

• A pronoun that replaces a noun with a synonym.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

• Adjectives describe or modify nouns, providing more detail about them.

• Adjectives are used to connect clauses in a sentence.

• Adjectives serve as the main verb in a sentence.

• Adjectives indicate the tense of a verb.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1G

What is a clause?

• A group of words that contains a subject and a verb. It can be independent (able to stand alone) or dependent (cannot stand alone).

• A single word that expresses a complete thought.

• A type of punctuation used in sentences.

• A collection of phrases that do not contain a subject or verb.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

• A simple sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

• A compound sentence contains one independent clause.

• A simple sentence contains one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

• A compound sentence is always longer than a simple sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

• To improve clarity and conciseness by removing repetitive language while maintaining the original meaning.

• To add more complex vocabulary to enhance the sentence.

• To change the meaning of the sentence entirely.

• To make the sentence longer and more detailed.

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence that is too long and needs to be shortened.

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

• A sentence that uses too many conjunctions.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

What is a fragment in writing?

• A complete sentence that expresses a full thought.

• An incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause and cannot stand alone.

• A type of paragraph that contains multiple sentences.

• A literary device used to create suspense.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

What is the correct use of commas in a sentence?

• Commas are used to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, and to set off introductory elements.

• Commas are used only to separate items in a list.

• Commas are used to end sentences and indicate pauses.

• Commas are used to connect two independent clauses without a conjunction.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What does it mean for a sentence to maintain consistency and style?

• It means that the sentence should match the tone, formality, and structure of the surrounding text.

• It means that the sentence should be as long as possible to convey more information.

• It means that the sentence should use complex vocabulary to impress the reader.

• It means that the sentence should avoid any punctuation to keep it simple.