ELD - ELPAC Review 4

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What is the correct way to use apostrophes in contractions?

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Apostrophes are used to indicate omitted letters in contractions, such as 'it's' for 'it is' and 'don't' for 'do not'.

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How do you identify the correct subject-verb agreement in a sentence?

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The subject and verb must agree in number; singular subjects take singular verbs, and plural subjects take plural verbs.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate independent clauses when joined by conjunctions.

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What is tone in writing?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject, which can be conveyed through word choice and style.

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How do you determine the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the paragraph discusses, often found in the topic sentence.

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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What are the rules for using quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, titles of short works, and to highlight specific terms or phrases.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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

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How do you identify a fragment in a sentence?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a subject, a verb, or does not express a complete thought.

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What is the function of an adjective in a sentence?

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Adjectives modify nouns by providing additional information about their qualities or characteristics.