ELA Skills Assessment

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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Give an example of a conjunction.

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Examples of conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so', and 'because'.

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What does it mean to have three syllables?

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A word with three syllables has three distinct vowel sounds, such as 'cal-en-dar'.

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What is the purpose of an author's writing?

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The author's purpose can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.

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What does 'synonym' mean?

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

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Provide a synonym for 'happy'.

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A synonym for 'happy' is 'joyful'.

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What is the author's purpose in writing a story?

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The author's purpose in writing a story can be to entertain or to convey a message.

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What is the difference between a short vowel sound and a long vowel sound?

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A short vowel sound is pronounced quickly, while a long vowel sound is pronounced like the name of the letter.

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What does it mean to inform readers?

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To inform readers means to provide them with facts or information about a topic.

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What is an example of a sentence using 'and'?

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An example is: 'I like apples and oranges.'