ELA Writing and Vocabulary Flashcards
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Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
Answer: We hiked all day; we were exhausted.
A semicolon joins two independent clauses without a conjunction.
Read the sentence: 'The committee made their decision quickly.' Which revision corrects the agreement error?
Answer: The committee made its decision quickly.
A collective noun like 'committee' acting as one unit takes the singular pronoun 'its.'
In the word 'reconstruct,' what does the prefix 're-' mean?
Answer: Again
The prefix 're-' means 'again,' so 'reconstruct' means to build again.
Which transition word best signals a contrast between two ideas?
Answer: However
'However' signals a contrast, while the others show result, addition, or similarity.
What is the meaning of 'benevolent' as used in 'a benevolent leader'?
Answer: Kind and generous
'Benevolent' means showing kindness and goodwill toward others.
Which sentence is written in the active voice?
Answer: The dog chased the ball.
In active voice the subject performs the action, as the dog does the chasing.
Which choice correctly punctuates this introductory phrase: 'After the storm passed ___ we cleaned the yard'?
Answer: , (comma)
An introductory dependent clause is followed by a comma.