ELA Writing and Vocabulary Flashcards
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Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
Answer: She needed three things: paper, ink, and a pen.
A colon introduces a list after a complete independent clause.
What is an antonym for 'expand'?
Answer: Contract
'Contract' means to shrink, the opposite of 'expand.'
Which revision makes the sentence more concise? 'Due to the fact that it rained, we stayed inside.'
Answer: Because it rained, we stayed inside.
'Because' replaces the wordy phrase 'due to the fact that.'
What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in 'misunderstand'?
Answer: Wrongly
The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or badly.
Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?
Answer: Each of the players has a uniform.
'Each' is singular and takes the singular verb 'has.'
Based on context, what does 'persuade' mean in 'The essay tried to persuade readers'?
Answer: Convince
'Persuade' means to convince someone to agree or act.
Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?
Answer: "Let's go," she said.
The comma goes inside the closing quotation mark before the speaker tag.