CAASPP Practice

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Example: 'Although Ben prefers watching melancholy films, he rented the latest spy thriller, and he enjoyed it very much.'

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What does the term 'eccentric' mean?

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Eccentric refers to a person who has unconventional or slightly strange behavior. Example: Arnold’s unusual behavior classified him as an eccentric.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have a subject and a verb and express a complete thought. Example of an incomplete sentence: 'Therefore, the time to begin the difficult interviewing process.'

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What is the correct capitalization for 'Jerusalem artichoke'?

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The correct form is 'Jerusalem artichoke' with a capital 'J' and lowercase 'a'.

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What is a solution in the context of problems?

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A solution is a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. Example: 'Ella hoped to find a solution to the problem.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought. Example: 'He enjoyed it very much.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Although Ben prefers watching melancholy films.'

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

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses, while a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the meaning of 'pseudonym'?

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A pseudonym is a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name.

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What does 'apprehensive' mean?

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Apprehensive means anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.