7th Grade ELA Midterm Review

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What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Although Becky had been running late all day.'

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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How do you use quotation marks correctly?

Back

Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by someone. Example: Polly shouted, "I want a cracker!"

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Front

What is the correct punctuation for listing items?

Back

Use a colon before the list and commas to separate the items. Example: 'The American flag has three colors: red, white, and blue.'

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Front

What should you do with the first word of a quotation?

Back

Capitalize the first word of a quotation and the first word of each sentence.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

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Define 'Conflict' in literature.

Back

Conflict is a struggle between two opposing forces; it is the issue or problem the main character (protagonist) faces.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is a simple sentence?

Back

A simple sentence consists of a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

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What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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What is a complex sentence?

Back

A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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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 purpose of a thesis statement?

Back

A thesis statement presents the main idea or argument of an essay and guides the direction of the writing.

Front

What are the elements of a story?

Back

The elements of a story include characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3