5th ELA SC Ready test prep

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What does the word 'untangle' mean?

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to make something that is tangled not tangled.

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What is a concluding sentence?

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A sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paragraph and provides closure.

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What is the correct use of a verb phrase?

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A verb phrase must agree in tense and form with the subject of the sentence.

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Which words should be capitalized in a title?

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The first word, last word, and all major words should be capitalized.

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What is an apostrophe used for?

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An apostrophe is used to show possession or to form contractions.

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What is the purpose of a persuasive argument?

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To convince the reader to agree with a particular point of view.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or concept that the author wants to convey.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is a homophone?

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Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.