Vocabulary and Language Conventions Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?
Answer: She studied hard, but she still felt nervous.
A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS); option C has 'she studied hard' and 'she still felt nervous' joined by 'but.'
What does it mean to 'paraphrase' a text?
Answer: To restate the information in your own words
Paraphrasing means restating someone else's ideas in your own words while preserving the original meaning.
Which sentence demonstrates correct capitalization?
Answer: We visited Omaha, Nebraska during the summer.
Proper nouns like city and state names (Omaha, Nebraska) are capitalized, but common nouns like 'summer' are not.
Which word has a connotation that suggests something is positive?
Answer: Persistent
'Persistent' carries a positive connotation of determination, while 'stubborn,' 'headstrong,' and 'obstinate' have negative connotations.
Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
Answer: She needs three things: a pencil, an eraser, and a ruler.
A colon is correctly used after a complete independent clause to introduce a list.
What is the difference between a 'fact' and an 'opinion' in a text?
Answer: A fact can be proven true; an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.
A fact is a statement that can be verified as true or false, while an opinion expresses a personal belief, judgment, or feeling.
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